SOME GREAT PHOTOS FROM ZAMBIA

Great to hear from Kebby who has been working with Alive and Kicking Zambia, working hard to drive social change through sport.

He has recently distributed 5 balls to the 21 Alive and Kicking coaches, as well as 8 sets of jerseys to a number of teams: Malalo Queens, Malalo Under 14 , Medics, Lubengele, Star, Boca Jrs, Magoma and Crushtek.

Thanks to Ben for getting the Kit from here to Zambia!

STATUE UNVEILED IN TRIBUTE TO SIR BOBBY ROBSON

STATUE UNVEILED IN TRIBUTE TO SIR BOBBY ROBSON, a photo by Kit_Aid on Flickr.

Great to hear that a permanent tribute to Sir Bobby Robson has been unveiled today outside St Jame's Park.

We'd also like to thank Sir Bobby's family and all the fans for the generous donation of kit to some of the World's poorest children.

NEW HOMES FOR KIT IN RWANDA

It was great to hear from Eugene Murangwa yesterday who has recently travelled to Rwanda where he was able to distribute some kit. Players at the Dream Team Football Academy in Kicukiro - Kigali as well as the Gihisi Youth Football Centre in Southern Rwanda are the new owners of Kit that Eugene took over for us.

Check out this fantastic photo!!

MORE THAN JUST A SHIRT IN ZIMBABWE

Fantastic news from our friend Joe Arimoso in Zimbabwe at Socius, a Jesuit Mission that run support projects in Zimbabwe. One of the girls at Socius has now been selected to play for the Under 20 National Team! In yet more good news, 6 youngsters from some of the teams that Socius pass our kit on to have been selected to play for the Under 13 team due to go to Warsaw, Poland to play in the VW Junior Masters tournament!!

The following message from Joe really touched us all and is a massive motivation to ensure that our work continues for years to come: "On behalf of all teams who have benefited from KitAid, I would like to express our gratitude and to let you know that your help with kit has had direct impact on a number of kids from disadvantaged backgrounds. Now we understand you slogan, “Its not just a shirt”…its a little smile and a little window into the future."

GREAT EFFORT AT APRIL'S BOXING UP!

Another hugely successful boxing up session took place last Saturday morning. It was great some new faces and some reappearances of familiar faces, so thanks and welcome to Jenny, Louisa, James and the FG crew.
Altogether we sent out 93 boxes to Somalia, Gambia, Uganda, Malawi, Zimbabwe and St Lucia. This brings the total sent out so far this year to 287 boxes, close to 11,500 items of kit.

Ricky Road Run supports KitAid!

Thanks very much to all involved in last October's Ricky Road Run, a road race held in Rickmansworth. We've just received a cheque totalling a massive £1297.45 which will be invaluable in continuing our quest to put smiles on faces around the world by sharing kit!

Kit makes it from Tranmere to Juja Farm, Kenya!

We're delighted to be able to share some photos all the way from Kenya!

Kit donated by Tranmere Rovers and boxed up in Hatfield by our army of supporters has now made it's way to the New Beginnings Academy in Juja Farm in Kenya.

Here's a picture of the children at the academy proudly wearing their their new shirts.