Today 26th October, 2013, was
held in Kandisi an operation of fundraising to support the implementation of
the new OCTC (Orione Community Training Centre) for disabled children and youth
in the area.
The event began with a “Family
Walk/Run” or “mini marathon” which has seen the presence and participation of
many celebrities and sports champions Kenyans and especially the honourable
presence of the Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya. Among the celebrities were Douglas Wakiihuri, who remains one of the favorite sons of Kenyan running, a woman
volleyball champion and many other runners.
We, (the Apostolic Nuncio H.E. Archbishop
Charles Daniel Balvo, Athletes, Priests, Religious, Seminarians, Faithful Parishioners
from Kandisi and Kaburugi, Children, Youth and Aged, from Nairobi, Ongata Rongai,
and elsewhere) were so many to take part in this Family Walk/Run and Fundraising".
From 9.00 A.M to 3.30 PM, united by the same dream, we all tried each one according to his ability and his social rank, to
support the construction of the new 'ORIONE COMMUNITY TRAINING CENTRE' for the
Mentally Challenged people. As noted by His Excellency Arch. Charles Balvo in his
address, for us Sons and friends of
Don Orione, this is a good Charity Work to enable our Brothers and Sisters
created also in the image and likeness of GOD to be integrated into our society
instead of being abandoned or hidden at home. As Saint Luigi Orione, our
founder said: "IN EVERY PERSON SHINES THE IMAGE OF GOD." Hence this
motto is meaningful: "MENTAL DISABILITY IS NOT INABILITY". May the
Lord JESUS CHRIST through the intercession of Saint Luigi ORIONE bless and
reward all and everyone abundantly for their active participation and generous
contribution.
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