Author: Brian Foster

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3 peaks challenge

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Nicky and Chris Lopez, whose family were friends of Workneh, Aster and Yadata, have set themselves the challenge of climbing the highest peaks in Scotland, England and Wales within 24 hours on the weekend of 1st and 2nd of July. Nicky has already raised almost half his targeted amount through running fitness classes.

If you would like to support them in raising money for a school for Oromia click on the image above which will take you to the JustGiving page. You can also set up one-off or regular donations by visiting our Donations page.

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Nicky’s contribution

Nicky Lopez is a fitness trainer in London. He also was a friend of Workneh and his family. Like us all, he was saddened by the loss of Workneh and he has committed himself to raising money for the school in Oromia and making people aware of WDEF.

Nicky with the trainees who donated to WDEF

In October 2021 he persuaded one of the studio’s where he works BOXX to run a session and on 11th and 12th June 2022 he is running Cycle and Hit and Run sessions at a KXU gym by Sloane Square. These sessions are booked out.

In October 2021 he ran the Paris Marathon and is now planning to scale the three highest peaks in the UK in 24 hours with a target of £5000.

So far he has raised over £2500 for our charity.

Box class in progress

Thanks Nicky!

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Picnic planning meeting

11th June 2022 at 16:00 BST

Join us on Zoom to share your ideas for our fundraising picnic

Our next general meeting of WDEF is on 11th June to give us the opportunity to build some support for our fundraising picnic on 9th July in Finsbury Park (Endymion Rd entrance) London N4 1EE.

Our bank account is now open and now is the time we can seriously begin the fundraising work of WDEF. Aster Belay has been preparing delicious meals for paying guests, Nicky Lopez ran the Paris marathon for Workneh and members are making regular contributions by standing order. With our support our partners in Oromia are negotiating with the local authorities to prepare the ground for building works.

WDEF has international support and we know you won’t all be able to join us on the 9th July in London. But everyone can join us on the 11th June to share your ideas and encouragement, and perhaps start planning some activities where you live.
Let all your friends know about our cause and bring them along on the 9th July to give our fundraising campaign the launch it deserves.