Rachel Briggs

Hostage International: Beirut and Back - Challenge for All

Fundraising for Hostage International
£640
raised of £500 target
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Beirut & Back - Hostage International Challenge for All, 4 September 2021
Join us for a 5,700-mile group virtual challenge in aid of Hostage International. Help us achieve our goal of virtually reaching Beirut and returning using any human-powered means.

Story

In 1996, our family was suddenly and unexpectedly thrown into the strange, alien and terrifying world of international kidnapping when our uncle was taken hostage in Colombia. For seven months, we had no idea if he was alive or dead. We were afraid, confused and had no idea who to trust. Thankfully, he came home alive and well. 

Years later, Rachel met Terry and Carlo as they were setting up Hostage UK (as it was then) and they asked her to get involved. Eventually, she became the first Director and then moved to the US to set up a sister organization for American hostages. 

Over the years, Ed has raised thousands of pounds for Hostage UK / Hostage International, inspired by our family's experience. 

We know how vital Hostage International is. They walk alongside families like ours, every single step of the way. 

Please join with us to help raise funds for this vital organization. 

Rachel and Ed Briggs

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About the campaign

Join us for a 5,700-mile group virtual challenge in aid of Hostage International. Help us achieve our goal of virtually reaching Beirut and returning using any human-powered means.

About the charity

Hostage International

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Hostage International provides practical and emotional support to those affected by the kidnap or arbitrary detention of a loved one, and to hostages and detainees after release. Our team offers free, independent and confidential support through this traumatic time.

Donation summary

Total raised
£639.20
+ £117.50 Gift Aid
Online donations
£554.20
Offline donations
£85.00

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