My Story

It's my BIG birthday approaching and I have been asked what I would like for my birthday and my response has been, nothing, I don't need anything. Most of all I have my health (it was touch and go many years ago!) and am surrounded by wonderful family and friends and all my extended family in Africa and India that I have spent the last 12 years funding and supporting. There is truly nothing that I need, but millions of kids in this world are in need of a home, nutrition, medicines, education, hope, love and respect.

As you know I run Arms Around The Child to support children living in extreme adversity, affected by HIV/AIDS, orphaned, abandoned, abused, trafficked and living in child headed households. These kids mean the world to me; watching them grow and flourish with our help and love reminds me of a great quote from a former Porstmouth dweller  “No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another.” – Charles Dickens. It would mean the world to me if you could make a donation in leiu of gifts and cards to support our work. All levels of donations, one off or monthly will make a huge difference as all the funds we raise through public donations goes directly to the cause.

For more information on the work of Arms Aorund The Child please visit our website www.armsaroundthechild.org and for volunteer opportinities please visit www.volunteerinvest.org

Thanks for taking the time to read and support the cause. We advocate for a kinder world for children. Join in.