John Wroe

John's World Cup Marathon Challenge (London, Barcelona, Moscow)

Fundraising for Street Child United
£1,804
raised of £1,400 target
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We believe in the power of football to help street children & are taking on Challenge14. Over 14 days, we're walking a marathon in 14 countries of the European qualifiers for the World Cup.

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I just got back from Moscow, the best ever Street Chid World Cup. The impact of the teams in country on their homecomings is astonishing- Team Nepal, Tanzania, Pakistan, Bolivia have all been presented to the Prime Minister or Presidents of their country's. Real Change is possible for street children. Through playing football.   I hugged and cried with the Big Issue seller in Cambridge this morning- he told me about the Kenya boys who are wrongly imprisoned in Mombassa - just for being on the streets- no fault of their own- he told me how proud he was that they represented Kenya at a World Cup in Russia and how sad he was that they were now returned to their jail. He had no idea who i was. Solidarity with homeless young people through this crazy world. The people doing this series of walks want to make a difference- change is long overdue. Thank you for your contribution to making life better for the millions of young people who have to live and work on our streets. I am walking in solidarity. To be honest after 4 years of organising the Street Child World Cup in Russia- I'd rather have a holiday and a sleep- but people on this journey inspire me - so thank you for your generosity - you and they are Somebody. 

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About the campaign

We believe in the power of football to help street children & are taking on Challenge14. Over 14 days, we're walking a marathon in 14 countries of the European qualifiers for the World Cup.

About the charity

Street Child United

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We provide a global platform for the voices of street children to be heard so they receive the protection & opportunities all children are entitled to. Through sport, the arts & a global summit for children’s rights we challenge the negative perceptions & treatment of street children.

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Total raised
£1,804.00
+ £220.00 Gift Aid
Online donations
£1,510.00
Offline donations
£294.00

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