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paris marathon

Posted by Alison on Apr 5, 2012 in fundraising news, newsflash | Comments Off

On Sunday 15th April Alison Payne took part in the 2012 Paris marathon. Despite very cold conditions she completed the 26 miles and raised over £1,000 for ThePromise. There is still time to support Alison by visiting her JustGiving page.

school disco – the reunion

Posted by Jo on Mar 20, 2012 in Latest news, newsflash | Comments Off

Thank you to everyone who squeezed into their old school uniform (or borrowed one from their kids) and came along on Saturday night to our ‘reunion’ disco. We raised £335 for ThePromise and had lots of fun at the same time. Visit our facebook page to see photos from the...

baikal half marathon

Posted by Jo on Mar 6, 2012 in fundraising news | Comments Off

On Saturday 3rd March 2012 Lucy Ward and Liam Halligan completed a half marathon in aid of ThePromise. The race was held on the deepest lake in the world, Lake Baikal in Siberia, which is frozen over with 1.5m of ice. With temperatures at a balmy -7c Lucy and Liam completed the tradition of blessing the lake, with milk rather than vodka, before they started their run out into the middle of...

well done lucy & liam

Posted by Alison on Feb 23, 2012 in newsflash | Comments Off

On Saturday 3rd March Lucy Ward and Liam Halligan ran a half marathon on Lake Baikal in Siberia in aid of ThePromise. Read more about it and see some photos of their amazing achievement here. You can also listen to Lucy’s interview for Voice of Russia radio in London. They have raised almost £5,000 – but it’s not too late to make a donation through their JustGiving page...

social oscar award

Posted by Jo on Jan 30, 2012 in people news | Comments Off

Armenui & Elvira accepting award Our Russian partner organisation, Obeshenye, was recently awarded 1st place in the ‘Federal Stage of the III All Russian Festival of Social Programmes’. The award was for our work supporting children with special needs and their families within the community, promoting social adaptation. Armenui (Obeshenye Director) and Elvira (Obeshenye Council...

strictly starlight ball 2012

Posted by Jo on Jan 10, 2012 in Latest news, newsflash | Comments Off

ThePromise Strictly Starlight Ball was held on Saturday 10th March in The Live Room at Twickenham Stadium. 200 guests enjoyed a fantastic, star filled evening - and helped to raise an amazing £23,000 on the night. Click here to see the...