Challenger Profile
Name:
Caroline Kelly
Challenge Date:
1st May 2024
My Challenge:
I’m running across Togo for Compassion, without leaving the UK! (shame!)
For me, this is a challenge that really matters because I’m passionate about the work of Compassion UK and lifting children out of poverty by giving the opportunity of education.
Togo’s educational resources are limited. Many young people have access to few books and no internet. As a result, they can’t progress onto higher education and miss out on the stable income that a graduate job secures.
Compassion Togo is close to completing a youth resource centre in Togo’s capital Lomé. This will enable 500 young people to continue learning and pursue their dreams. This centre will have computers, internet, books and many more items to equip the children with a chance in their lives!
But it needs funding. That’s why I’m taking on Compassion UK’s Togo 100km Virtual Challenge.
Over the next three months, I will run, walk and jog 100km. In the gym, around the park, through my streets, on dog walks and with my children! With my dodgy feet this won't always be easy, so I appreciate anyone whop stands with me and wills me on.
I want to raise at least £1 for each kilometre I achieve.
I’m up for the challenge. Will you help me cross the finishing line?
Children
Sponsored Target:3
Online Total: £20.00
Offline Total: £0.00
Gift Aid: £5.00
I have worked at Compassion for almost 2 years and I am passionate about the work that uplifts and encourages the children, but also their families and the community. Being witness to the incredible difference Compassion makes is part of my story and I want to share that story with as many people as I can!
I am a Mother to 3 children and a cute little doggy, so I am looking forward to include them on this challenge!
I spent some time in Zambia and saw how some schools in the remote villages incorporate the countrywide curriculum with the clear lack of equipment needed. Computer studies was carried out with teachers referencing a hand drawn picture of a computer on the wall. Typing skills were taught with students tapping on hand drawn keyboards and mouse pads. I have seen first hand how lack of equipment affects some childrens education and gives them an instant disadvantage to others. It sits deeply in my heart that all children should be equipped and if I can raise the message about poverty and how we can help, then I'm there!