HTS walkathon.

Today was the day of the Half the Sky walkathon.

Yesterday it was pretty chilly around these parts but this morning it was downright freezing. We woke up to a frigid 48 degrees. I bundled everyone up really, really well and off we went. Due to the cold we decided to let the kidlets take their bikes or scooters with them. A quick whip around on them and it was back to walking. It helped to warm them up.

I was still so cold when we got there that I decided the only thing way of warming me up was to throw myself in a fire, I didn't do that but I did drink up cup of coffee. It took all of 0 seconds to hit my bloodstream and there was no stopping me. As the kids rode their bikes I ran with them for 2 miles and then walked a mile and then took off running for 2 more. (that dear readers is the reason why I stay away from ALL caffeine). Coffee even makes me talk fast. It was a good thing though as it gave the kids a great boost and they just kept on going. They walked and rode their little feet off and I am very proud of their efforts. Rosie went for 5 miles and I actually lost count of Lily's laps.

The group of kids walking for the children left behind in China was truly inspirational. Every single one of them was full of enthusiasm.

The 3 photos on the left of this sign are of Rosie and her Nanny whilst in her orphanage
On your marks, get set, GO GO GO
Hubby and our friend Linda. Hubby was cold
1st lap
My jacket is missing here so it must have been after my run
Friends. This is what our get togethers for China are all about. Lily and Sofia.
Fashion is always a priority!
I just happened to look down and spot Mae with her orange
All the fabulous kids that participated. Every single one is a star
woohoo, no, she didn't have coffee
I think they are trying to hide behind the origami tree
Here she comes again
Someone needed a pickmeup

I can do this Rip-Stick, watch me

Hmmm, maybe not!
Miriam, our ringleader for the walk, getting ready to call the first raffle ticket. It was a lucky one!
The 4 of us after the walkathon.


The final tally for the day isn't in yet. We are hoping that the company that one of the Dad's works for will match our donation.
What I do know however is this:
Thanks to all of you and your generous hearts my 2 little ones raised $276 for Half the Sky.

Thank you all so very much for showing your support to what we believe to be a worthy cause.

Helping to hold up the sky

On February 12 2012, girlies are going to be doing a walk -a -thon to raise money for Half The Sky. The walk is being organised by another HTS mummy, through our local FCC group. (Families with Children from China)

Half the Sky is an organisation that our family is passionate about. Rosie is a Half The Sky child and without them I shudder to think of the care she, as a special needs child, would have received.

No child ever deserves to be raised in an orphanage but if it has to be, one can only hope it is run by HTS.

Below is a photo of Rosie and a brief update about her from her Nanny. This article was in one of HTS's newsletters a few months after we bought her home.

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We are asking all of you to scrounge down the back of the couch, check the pockets of coats you haven't worn in a few months, check your old handbags and kindly donate that money by sponsoring Lily and Rosie.

Lily set up her own webpage for the event and you can donate directly though this link.

Lily and Rosie's HTS webpage

No amount is to small.

Thank you so much.