We all have a social responsibility to our communities and as a passionate charity campaigner and Philanthropist myself, I am always pleased to meet with individuals making a difference to the lives of those less privileged. On Saturday 08 February I was honoured to be in the presence of a group of giving people who support the charity Path to Possibilities, a UK based charity working to support the education of talented but disadvantaged children in Nigeria. Last year I ran ten kilometres (6.2 miles) to raise money for this charity and I intend to run again this year on 05 July. The event was held at the London's Montcalm Hotel and was well attended by the charity's supporters and well wishers.
Path to Possibilities Founder Titilolami Bello (middle) posing with guests
We kicked off the event with an insightful talk from qualified and expert health professionals on how to keep healthy in 2014. It was a tremendous learning experience with personal trainers, dieticians and holistic practitioners giving us life changing advice and tips on how to be in best health and shape.
Titi (Right) with her husband and guest
This was followed by a quiz and refreshments. Who knew charity campaigners were a competitive bunch? Well, this was evident in the quiz session that followed to test if we were really taking note and paying attention to the experts. We were divided into groups and each had to answer questions with a health twist in the shortest possible time. It was hard to find any losers in this exercise and safe to say We ALL deserved to win! LoL!
Titi (Left) with guest
The most moving part of the evening was a speech by Path to Possibilities founder Titilolami Bello (also known as Titi) as she told of her life of a poverty stricken childhood in Nigeria that was set to ruin hers and her three sisters lives if it weren't for the generosity of strangers and family members who supported her single mother financially so that the family could afford an education. The sisters have all turned out well and are doing jobs that they love in their chosen careers.
"This is why I started this charity" said Titi. "So that kids back home in Nigeria can have a chance at life. Without an education, what chance do you have?"
The speech was also thought provoking as she questioned why it is that we are less driven to support our own but too willingly sign on to other charities when they come knocking. She told of her frustration and pride that only 15 people signed on to fundraise for "Path to Possiblities" with 25 participating in the race yet last year saw the charities donations raised tremendously to almost £4k as compared to the previous years.
There are more success stories too, for example the charity now educates 7 children compared to the one they started with who by the way is about to graduate.
They have also built a borehole for the community with hopes of building a library. Your donations and involvement is still needed to take this work further.
Myself (Right) posing with Titilolami (middle) and her friend
With that speech Titi launched the registration for Race for Change 2014 and called on everyone's support to take part and encourage their friends and family to get involved this year saying, "Our children need your support".
To sign up to this year's Race for Change due on 5 July just email "I'm in" to info@pathtopossibilities.co.uk.
You can view a recording of Titi's moving speech at https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10152223808976763&set=vb.253073821762&type=2&theater
Learn about the work of this Charity at http://pathtopossibilities.co.uk/
More pictures from the evening, Enjoy!
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