Every Step Counts

The Pacific Academy annual 5 km Kibaale Walk took place this afternoon, in a window of dry weather in the middle of a very rainy week.  Many were praying for a break in the weather and we were thankful for dry conditions that allowed the walk to go ahead as planned.  As the last of the runners and walkers finished, the first drops of rain started to fall!
 

The entire student body (over 1400) and staff participated in this annual fund raising event that supports the programs of Kibaale Community Centre in Uganda.  For the past two weeks students have been approaching friends, family and neighbours – telling them about the project in Kibaale and soliciting donations.  At the post walk assembly in the primary school, it was announced that the primary students alone had raised over $37,000!  It will be exciting to see what the intermediate, middle and high schools have also been able to raise. 

 

Thanks to the organising team at PA, headed by Jenny Nel and Anne Chow, things went off very smoothly. All of the funds raised will be channelled directly to Kibaale to provide the educational and medical care needed by the over 800 students in Kibaale Community Schools.  Thank you to all who participated!!