Carys and I were fortunate enough to spend 6 weeks in Fiji last summer and had the experience of a lifetime. The work Think Pacific does for the Fijian Islands is so incredibly important and we have experienced for ourselves the huge positive impact it has on communities. Now more than ever Fijians need our help after having their lives turned upside down as Cyclone Yasa swept through the nation. Many families have been left homeless, livestock have sadly not survived and schools have been destroyed. Many don't have access to clean water, food or shelter. 

Fiji is made up of 333 islands and Carys and I will be running (or walking when our knees need it) in total 333 miles over 3 months each, starting from January 1st to March 31st. This averages out as 3.7 miles a day. 

We will also be hosting a raffle to help raise money towards Think Pacific's Christmas appeal. Any donations, tickets and support will be hugely appreciated. Lots of people have donated towards the prize hamper already and we are hugely grateful. Tickets will be £2 for 1 or £5 for 3. The winner will have their prize hamper posted 1st class in the New Year. (A list of the hamper prizes will be updated as soon as it can be). 

Christmas is a time for giving, and we would love to be able to help give Fijians what they need to rebuild as they are #StrongerThanYasa. 

Think Pacific's Story 

Our hearts go out to communities once again impacted by a Cyclone in 2020 as TC Yasa swept across Fiji yesterday causing widespread damage, especially to Fiji's north. Cyclone Yasa was the second category 5 cyclone to hit Fijis main population areas this year. Reports Think Pacific have received are of huge destruction across Vanua Levu especially, with villages losing homes, schools and local infrastructure. Over this festive period, we have decided to launch a Christmas Appeal for any members of Think Pacific Foundation and wider community who wish to direct their well wishes to Fijian communities impacted.All funds from this appeal shall be donated to the National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) and local agencies, who Think Pacific know from our own experience in Fiji, are making real difference on the ground.