Fabulous fundraisers
Faithful CMS supporters go above and beyond for mission
Photo: Craig Hampton ran the Reading half marathon to raise money for CMS.
We have been blown away by the response we received when we contacted CMS supporters earlier this year about emergency needs in eastern DR Congo as a result of escalating conflict.
Alongside many generous donations, a couple of members of the CMS family went a step further to raise money.
We’re so grateful to Judy Rous, former mission partner and current mission associate serving DR Congo, who marked her birthday with a fundraiser. Inviting friends and family to give, she raised almost £300 for CMS’s urgent appeal about eastern DR Congo.
Another former mission partner (and former trustee) Craig Hampton put on his running shoes and completed the Reading Half Marathon in March as a sponsored challenge. He completed the race in just under two hours and managed to raise about £800 for CMS. Speaking about the event, he shared: “I almost didn’t make it as I was delayed in France following the Heathrow fire and arrived just before midnight the day before the race!”
Thank you Judy and Craig!
Our partners in eastern DR Congo were also greatly encouraged by CMS supporters committing to pray for the country during a week of prayer from 5 to 11 May. Thank you especially to the more than 50 people who joined us online to hear from partners on the ground and pray together.
