For the last year
St Mary Magdalen Church in Tilehurst have been fundraising
for Joshua. Having organised a range of events from
Organ Recitals, to Fish and
Chip Suppers and
Charity Cards Sales we are delighted to announce that they
have raised a total of £1,628.60 to support our life changing work with
HIV/AIDS orphans and vulnerable children in Malawi.

Over the last year it has been a delight getting to know the congregation
and clergy at the church who have welcomed us with opened arms and gratefully
received cups of tea. At every meeting they have been keen to learn more about
our work and we were especially touched when they held a special collection to
raise funds for the victims of Malawi's recent flooding.

A special thank you must go to Peter and Mair Mayers, who instigated this
year of fundraising for Joshua and have put endless energy and enthusiasm
behind making every Pasta Party and
Coffee Morning a success. Not to mention
Peter tackling the
Heroes Run for us last May. Peter volunteered in Malawi with
Leighton Park School in 2012 and saw first-hand the difference our projects
have on some of the poorest people living in Malawi. The people he met and the
experience has stayed in his heart since then and we are delighted to have such
a dedicated supporter and fundraiser championing our cause.
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who has donated time, effort and money to
making this year of fundraising such a huge success.
If you are a
church and would be interested in having one of the Joshua
trustees come and talk to you about our work please get in touch with Heather
Deaville on
heather@joshuainmalawi.org.uk