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My wife and I are teachers. In 2005 we visited Nairobi, Kenya and were struck by the number of children living in slums without access to regular food, medical care and education..... and we realised that with just a small amount of money each month we could maintain a child in school where they would be fed and educated.

We brought back the names of 20 needy children and teenagers we had met and, with the help of generous friends and family, they were soon sponsored into schools.

So in 2006 we went back for more students and The Giraffe Project was born! it is now an established charity with a dedicated Team in Kenya and in Europe.

Since then we have helped upwards of 1 000 children and teenagers. Some become nurses, teachers, sales reps, pharmacists, engineers, electricians, IT specialists and mechanics .. 

We have built schools and drilled boreholes, trained teachers and supplied essential school materials.

So here I am running again to raise money for The Giraffe Project because we want to help more students and do it better. Why? Because every kid deserves a future and that's what Giraffe is all about.

So look out for the Giraffe on our running vests: cheer us on and please donate either via our JustGiving pages or via the charity's euro bank account: "Giraffe Project" IBAN: GB05HBUK40127670000077. BIC:HBUKGB4B. Memo: Runner's name.

Find out more about what Giraffe is doing now and ways to support directly at www.giraffeproject.org

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