Suubi Trust

Yesterday was a very special day. More than 60 supporters from across the globe: USA, UK and Uganda, joined Rose Clarke to walk 52 km from Bamunanika to Kiwoko Hospital, a journey Rose made back in 1989. For Rose and her friends, yesterday’s walk was in celebration of her many years of freedom, restoration, growth, the courage to heal, second chances, and finding her voice and purpose. Funds were raised for Hope Ward and the Nursing School and we hope to have raised awareness of the “End Child Sacrifice” campaign.

Please consider giving your support at Rose’s Justgiving page.

As we walked, I used Twitter to keep friends and family updated.

Here’s the tweets (in reverse order and time of writing this is 11.30am Sunday morning) …

1.
Roses’ Journey: great reception at Kiwoko Hospital, good food,
drinks, friends and entertainment. Rested up, but sore, we’re off
back home. about 18 hours ago

2.
Roses’ Journey: just come through gates of Kiowoko Hospital. Made
it great experience but hard work, I’m knackered. Support Hope
Ward. about 19 hours ago

3.
Roses’ Journey: why are we doing this? To raise funds for and
awareness of the good works on Hope Ward. Walkers from USA, UK and
Uganda. about 21 hours ago

4.
Roses’ Journey: Are we there yet? At the bridge so now are are
half way with 7 km to go. It’s just around the next corner… about
21 hours ago

5.
Roses’ Journey: half way to Kiwoko. Very hot and dusty. Getting a
bit tired now. Just another 90 mins or so to go. about 21 hours ago

6.
Roses’ Journey: Rose said a few words to us all and then signed
her name on the “Stop Child Sacrifice” car. Now off to
Kiwoko. about 22 hours ago

7.
Roses’ Journey: had good rest in the shade in grounds of Church of
Uganda Guesthouse in Luwero, more fruit and water. Legs good, so
far. about 23 hours ago

8.
Roses’ Journey: after a few hundred “Bye musungu” from the kids
along the road, arrived at Luwero. Please give your support at
Justgiving. about 23 hours ago

9.
Rose’s Journey: Just passed a road sign saying 8 km to Luwero.
Nice walk, road not too busy and nice temperature. Lots to
see. 10:58 AM Jul 11th

10.
First leg finished, we’re at Wobulenzi, quick stop for water and
fruit and now off to Luwero, 17km along main road! Should take 3
hrs. 9:33 AM Jul 11th

11.
Arrived at Bamunanika. Time for a quick photo shoot, see where Rose
grew up and then we start the walk to Wobulenzi, about 12 km. 7:23
AM Jul 11th

12.
Here we are at the turn off from the main road at Wobulenzi
leading to Bamunanika. 6:49 AM Jul 11th

13.
Dawn is breaking. On the main road to Luwero, great road, making
good progress. 6:32 AM Jul 11th

14.
Come on guys, let’s go!… Some late comers still arriving. Ok
we’re off, 4 matatu and several cars. 5:47 AM Jul 11th

15.
All (60) gathered at IHK getting ready to leave for drive to
Bamunanika. Walk should start at 6.30. 5:34 AM Jul 11th

16.
Ok it’s time to stop work, go home and get ready for Rose’s Walk.
Leave at 5:00 am, start walking at 6:30am and just 52 km to
go! 7:22 PM Jul 10th