http://licking-lassa-fever.org.uk Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:29:31 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Sierra Leone Community Based Health Care Programme Autumn 2009 Update [caption id="attachment_715" align="alignnone" width="299" caption="Working for the Red Cross"][/caption] A first report of activity demonstrates just how important this project is to the people of Sierra Leone. The key points are: The CBH programme helps villages prevent Lassa Fever through simple, effective, low-cost interventions; Particular ... http://licking-lassa-fever.org.uk/2009/11/red-cross-in-sierra-leone-new-pdf/ [caption id="attachment_685" align="alignnone" width="448" caption="Intrepid sky treckers"][/caption] [caption id="attachment_686" align="alignnone" width="448" caption="Taking off..."][/caption] Eight members from 5 clubs (Newport, Neath, Brecon, Cardiff and Swansea) accepted the Sponsored Sky Trek Charity Day challenge....had a great day out, conquered their fear of heights and one intrepid participant completed all 5 zip wires, after climbing ... http://licking-lassa-fever.org.uk/2009/10/zip-wire-challenge-2/ [caption id="attachment_674" align="alignnone" width="448" caption="Some walkers at the start...."][/caption] [caption id="attachment_675" align="alignnone" width="448" caption="Along the way..."][/caption] [caption id="attachment_678" align="alignnone" width="336" caption="Looking forward to tea...."][/caption] Members of SI Cardiff and Brecon clubs enjoyed an invigorating walk along the Brecon Canal. The weather was dry and not too hot. After the walk an excellent tea ... http://licking-lassa-fever.org.uk/2009/10/brecon-canal-walk/ We are working in partnership with the Red Cross to help provide communities in Sierra Leone with clean water facilities, latrines, tools and seeds. An education programme is also to be delivered which will teach local people how to prevent and detect Lassa Fever and other diseases such as malaria ... http://licking-lassa-fever.org.uk/2009/10/25000-donation-sent/ [caption id="attachment_598" align="alignnone" width="293" caption="From this...."][/caption] ....to this!! LICKING LASSA FEVER CHALLENGE Have You Got The Courage To Join Us On A Zipwire? 3rd October 2009 Two years ago Nerys Lines and Dee Jenkins, flew off a Welsh mountain to support Licking Lassa Fever by doing a sponsored paraglide. At the time ... http://licking-lassa-fever.org.uk/2009/08/zip-wire-challenge/ Pictured is Dr Richmond (left) with President Margaret Meeney. Published Date: 17 June 2009 Chesterfield Soroptimists are backing a nationwide campaign to help people suffering from disease in Africa. Dr Kay Richmond, from the Cardiff branch of Soroptimist ... http://licking-lassa-fever.org.uk/2009/07/578/ [caption id="attachment_575" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="© Davidmarty... | Dreamstime.com"][/caption] SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL BRECON & DISTRICT invite you to WALK THE CANAL A Sponsored Walk in aid of Licking Lassa Fever & Project Sierra Enjoy the peace and beautiful views along the Brecon & Monmouthshire Canal & Afternoon Tea at President Rhina's Home Saturday, 25 July 2009 Starting from ... http://licking-lassa-fever.org.uk/2009/07/sponsored-walk/ Welcome to our sixth e-newsletter. Achievements Update: Our current balance is £51375.80 (as at 22nd April 2009). An increase of £9375 since the last newsletter. Visit to Sierre Leone - the planned January 2009 visit to Sierre Leone went ahead, but minus Kay Richmond, so we were very thankful to Jackie ... http://licking-lassa-fever.org.uk/2009/05/newsletter-may-2009/ [caption id="attachment_503" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Cherry & sister Susie at Tengbosche"][/caption] Intrepid local woman, Cherry Wright, 64, has returned home after a challenging expedition to Everest base camp. She tackled freezing temperatures and altitude sickness in order to make the journey 17,600ft above sea level. The trek was completed in order ... http://licking-lassa-fever.org.uk/2009/05/local-woman-completes-everest-adventure-in-aid-of-licking-lassa-fever-and-british-red-cross/ [caption id="attachment_479" align="alignnone" width="199" caption="Lukla Airport © Chrishowey | Dreamstime.com"][/caption] The runway at Lukla is so short it felt like taking off from an aircraft carrier, but we made it, as you see, so I'm now back in Kathmandu again. The last couple of days trekking were totally knackering. Our guide had ... http://licking-lassa-fever.org.uk/2009/04/almost-home/