From Wendy:
How long are you going for this time and will you go to the same places? On a personal note, can I ask what started you on the road of fundraising and looking out for those who can’t for themselves? You seem to have been doing this since your teens and wonder something “kick-started” it or were you raised this way?
Hi Wendy,
We’re going for 10 days again (it’s the longest I can leave my children – and believe me, it is tough!). We’re visiting the same places so that I can check in on the progress of our projects. We’ll also be distributing the school supplies that we’ve collected from all of you (THANK YOU!).
I wish I had a clear answer for why I started doing fundraising. I don’t think there was a moment that ‘kick-started’ it – I think it’s always been a part of me, ever since I was a little girl. I would often watch ads and documentaries on countries in need – I’m not sure why, but I was always drawn to them. I’m not even sure that I can explain why – it’s just something I think about all the time…it’s a part of me that is always there. If I’m not doing it, I feel unfulfilled.
As time passed and we began to see success in our careers, it became even more important. I’m extremely fortunate and appreciative to be able to make a difference; I’m not sure where it came from, but I know it makes up a huge part of who I am.
Tags: Africa, Charity, Obakki Foundation, Orphans, Treana Peake
treana, i remember one of the first times i met you…you were talking about a big charity trip you were planning to go on (africa i think)and that must be about 15 or 16 years ago. i think it is so amazing that you have stayed true to your passion and continued down the path you started all those years ago. and along the way you are giving us the ability to contribute in small ways – such as the ability to contribute money that we can have faith is being used to make a difference. specifically i am very thankful for your website and blog postings where we have been able to show our son how little money it takes to make a difference, such as $25 sending a child to school for a year. this sparked beckham to want to collect donations instead of gifts for his 8th birthday party. the party is over and the envelopes opened…and he has collected $285…not millions but enough to send 11 children to school for a year…and enough for a little boy to feel like he has made a difference in the world! thank you treana for giving me the ability to teach my boy such amazing life lessons in this very fortunate life we have and for inspiring us with the work you do! take good care xoxo all our love sarah, steve, beckham and emma Lynch