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Help James raise money

For participating in 2021 Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon

My Story…

For the fourth year in a row, now 87 and a half, I will be part of  Team Houston ( Merylie and I, Lucy, Milo, Charlotte, Penelope and Simon) In the 5k walk/run in the Scotia Bank Charity Marathon

This is the main annual fundraising effort to support the work of the Holy Trinity Refugee Committee, which has welcomed more than 135 individuals and families since 1991, from Ethiopia, Eritrea, Afghanistan, Syria, Colombia, Turkey, El Salvador, Iran, Iraq and Rwanda. We are currently expecting three families as soon as Covid restrictions are lifted. They could all arrive very soon after travel is permitted, and we need to be ready to support them.

Team Houston is hoping to raise $10,000 of the $25,000 the Committee will need this year.

We need your help more than ever. Anything you can give will be deeply appreciated.

Description

Our Refugee Committee invites you run or walk to support newly arrived refugees. Since 1991, we have sponsored and provided financial and moral support to around 135 refugees fleeing persecution in countries such as Afghanistan, Colombia, El Salvador, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Iran, Iraq and Rwanda. Today, they are making positive contributions to our society, both economically and socially. 

We have submitted applications for two families - one from Eritrea and one from Syria - that are waiting, and we are working on a new application for a single Iraqi LGBTQ man. We are also watching for details of the resettlement plans for Afghan refugees. 

We need your support to accomplish this mission.


Achievements

Recent donors

Donation date Donor name Donation amount
Nov 01 Arcel Tullao Charlotte, Penelope, Simon, Lucy and Milo. You did it again. Well done. I hope you will do it again next year. Arcel $50.00
Oct 31 Coral $100.00
Oct 30 C. Taylor Undisclosed amount
Oct 29 ricardo jardim $250.00
Oct 07 Jim Saxon Jim, You are an inspiration to us all uncle Jim. Very proud of you and your team! Undisclosed amount
Oct 04 Donation Display Best Wishes to all $50.00
Oct 04 Anonymous Best Wishes to all. Undisclosed amount
Oct 04 Anonymous Best Wishes to all Undisclosed amount
Oct 01 Nana and Buppa Thank you Charlotte, Penelope and Simon for joining the team. See you all on Thanksgiving for our marathon! $500.00
Sep 30 Ed File Congrats again for your family effort in support of the Holy Trinity Refugee Committee. $100.00