The Irene Gleeson Memorial Charity Walk is an annual memorial service for Mama Irene Gleeson held in July in #Kitgum town .This year’s event was on 23.07.22
📸Recap from the #IGFCharityWalk22, Kitgum district; aimed at raising food for the children suffering from Nodding Syndrome in the Northern region & increasing awareness about their painful plight.
We were proud to be part of this noble cause.
#EndNoddingSyndrome#RihamCares
Kampala City Cycling Club take a Riham Water break. They have been riding for 422kms now and only 8kms to Kitgum. They have shown solidarity with the kids suffering from Nodding Syndrome. How have you made a change?
Donate and make a change 🙏🏾
#EndingNoddingSyndrome
The #IGFCharityWalk22 was flagged off from Boma grounds - kitgum by the Chief walker of the day, Bishop MacLeod Baker Ochola, and the Hariss team led by Mr. Jude Kakumirizi, regional sales manager - Northern region.
#IGFCharityWalk22#EndNoddingSyndrome
Today we joined Irene Gleeson Foundation in Kitgum district ahead of tomorrow's Irene Gleeson Charity Walk.
Our contribution is in support of this year's #IGFCharityWalk22 focus; Raising food items for families affected by the Nodding Syndrome in Northern Uganda.
Happening Now:
Radio Talkshow on this year's Irene Gleeson Memorial Charity Walk which is scheduled for tomorrow, 23rd July, 2022.
Hon Onekalit Denis Amere - MP Kitgum Municipality.
Hon Acora Nancy Odonga-Woman MP Lamwo district.
Mr Komakech Stephen on
Mighty Fire 91.5 Fm.
Update: This morning, friends of @GleesonWalk embarked on a 100km trek from Gulu to Kitgum to raise awareness about the upcoming #IGFCharityWalk22 and the ongoing plight of #NoddingSyndrome in Northern Uganda.
Well done guys
📸 @CyrusHoryem
In 1992 Mama Irene left her family in Australia & traveled to Nth Uganda. God had put a ministry in Mama Irene's heart, to care for children affected by war & poverty. Each day the children lined up for bathing, food & medicine. #IGFlove#igfcharitywalk22@IGFUganda@KIFFASI
🙏🏾How you can make an impactful contribution to this great cause🙏🏾
Quick URGENT need for the children/families is FOOD! @GleesonWalk identified and is targeting 2provide food & soap 2 1000 #NoddingSyndrome affected families
Kindly make a cash contribution 2numbers indicated👇🏾
This year, on digging and realizing one of the crucial aspects in the Acholi sub-region, @GleesonWalk is focusing this year’s Irene Gleeson memorial walk on 23.07.22 2shed more light on the continued existence of #NoddingSyndrome & its deep-rooted effects on the communities.