Have you ever tried to play soccer/football wearing crocs? We were contacted by Lizzie Crudgington who is looking to raise money for a charity that supports sports education for disadvantaged youth in Nairobi, including contributing sports materials. There are many ways to contribute, including donating any spare, gently-used football shoes. Please read on for more info.
This summer, the Crudgington family (from the Nyon area) will travel to Nairobi to work with disadvantaged 9 to 16 year-olds, supporting a local community organization, National Volunteer Services Kenya, in providing education for good health and well-being, whilst sharing their passion for sports.
Before heading to Kenya, they are raising funds that will go directly to the local community, as well as taking with them sportswear donated by institutions and individuals, and money to purchase (from Nairobi markets) additional sports equipment that is prioritised by the community.
Visit Sports4Kenya for more information about NVS Kenya and the Sports Education Programme, as well as opportunities to get involved.
These are just some of the ways you can support sports education for underprivileged youth in Nairobi Kenya:
** BLUE MIND ART: SILENT AUCTION FOR CHARITY
Wednesday, 29 May 2024
19h-21h
Eysins, VD
Lizzie Crudgington is selling some of her artwork (mostly of Lac Leman over the last 20 years) during an evening with wine, cheese and crudités. The event is to raise money for National Volunteer Services Kenya.
** FAMILY SPORTS DAY EVENT
Sunday, 2 June 2024
9h-13h
Prangins, VD
In addition to the above auction, Lizzie is also looking to reach her fundraising goal of CHF 2,000 by organising - with her sports coach husband - a fun morning of sport and games for all the family this Father's Day. Work up an appetite before Father's Day lunch! And during the event, please donate any of your used football shoes in good condition so the family can contribute them on your behalf to these children.
** SPONSOR SPORTS CHALLENGES
Click here to sponsor Lizzie and/or Ona to raise money for their trip to Kenya.
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Following rotator cuff surgery in 2023 to fix a long-term shoulder injury, Lizzie is now aiming to get fit and strong again in 2024, and is taking to the rowing machine. Starting in February with short 1 and 2km rowing sessions, she will be ramping up the distance and speed, and has set herself an ambitious target: 400km on the rower by 30 June 2024!
Cycling Lake Geneva
As practice for her Silver Duke of Edinburgh Award expedition, Ona (age 14) will take to her bike with fellow DofE'ers for a three-day trip around Lake Geneva in June. A total of 180km, each day will be on average 60km.
