Eight-year-old Chayo cycles for Somalia
Wednesday 27 June 2012
This week we heard a fantastic story about the efforts of someone very young who managed to go on and raise a very large amount of money.
We were so impressed we’ve decided to make him our supporter of the month for July.
The story begins in October last year when eight-year-old Chayo was watching CBBC and saw a report about Somalia. He was so upset by what he saw that he decided he had to do something.
Not content with doing something small, Chayo chose to cycle ten miles to raise money for our appeal.
Chayo’s local paper wrote an article about him, he also told all his friends and family about his bike ride and why he had done it.
In the end, he managed to raise an amazing £637.10, which is enough to help treat 1,911 children suffering from malnutrition. Well done Chayo!
It really made our day when we received Chayo’s letter telling us all about what he’d done and why.
We really do love hearing from all our supporters, so if you’ve done something for Save the Children recently please get in touch and let us know.
We’d also love to hear from you if you’re considering doing some fundraising but need some help getting started – from a cake sale to a sky dive, whatever you’re doing we can give you advice about how to raise as much money and awareness as possible.
Get in touch with us at supporter.care@savethechildren.org.uk or 020 7012 6400.
Tags: child malnutrition, hunger crisis
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June 27th, 2012 at 3:41 PM
That’s an inspiring story and a GREAT miles-to-pounds ratio!
It made me think: Does Save the Children organise any big-scale sponsored cycle rides, like the London-to-Brighton run, which groups of supporters could take part in?
June 27th, 2012 at 3:50 PM
Hi Essex Cyclist, we don’t have any of our own events but we did have lots of supporters taking part in the recent London ‘Nightrider’ event for us, which is a 100km cycle around London by night. It would be great if you’d consider raising some money by cycling for us! You could even organise your own event, contact us in the supporter care team (supporter.care@savethechildren.org.uk) if you need any advice about getting started.
June 27th, 2012 at 4:31 PM
oohh I like this, It made me think that I should be doing something. I’m not very good at cycling though, I’d rather dance! Can you suggest anything that me and my friends could do? Well done Chayo – maybe we’ll see you at the Olympics when you’re older?!
June 28th, 2012 at 9:20 AM
I think Chayo is amazing and so inspirational!! He should be very proud of his achievements – well done Chayo
June 28th, 2012 at 11:10 AM
Hi Disco Diva, funny you should say that, we’ve recently launched our ‘Ultimate Dance Challenge’ which is taking part in October! You can find out more about the event and how to get involved here: http://www.savethechildren.org.uk/ultimate-dance-challenge.
July 18th, 2012 at 9:38 PM
Im just lucky enough to know this kid and his mother.