As we reflect on the passing and life of the great Madiba, I look back at what made him so great; why has become one of the most important men of the 21st century and the underlying reason is he NEVER GAVE UP FOR WHAT HE BELIEVED IN.
Waking up today and reflecting on heaven finally getting one of its true angels back I realized that you are on the earth only once; and let’s make it count by never giving up.
Next Saturday 14 of us will run around Clapham Common in the freezing cold, in aid of CAFOD – a charity we all truly believe in. We pledged to raise £250 and believe we can – we are £50 away from our target and I believe in a week we will make it to our target.
Recently Archbishop Desmond Tutu hailed the role that CAFOD’s staff and supporters played in defeating the evil of apartheid. He recalled that 7 years ago this month, a rallying call was made to the people of Britain by Nelson Mandela – he called on them to " rise up and never to remain silent in the face of injustice, oppression, suffering and poverty”. Madiba told the world from his platform in Trafalgar Square that “overcoming poverty is not a gesture of charity, it is an act of justice”.
The last phrase of his statement is a powerful message, that rings throughout every corner of the world….but you can help promote that act of justice by helping us raise the extra £50. If you’re able to donate as little as £3 – you will be one step closer to Madiba dream and acting in the face of Justice.
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