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Darlington businessman to trek to
Peru, to raise money for charity
A businessman from Darlington is heading to Peru, to undertake a charity trek to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Machu Picchu.
Douglas Dinwidde, Managing Director of the Darlington digital marketing agency,White Digital, will be raising funds for COCO Charity, when he sets off for his adventure. Douglas is hoping to raise at least £10,000, ahead of his trek.
Who is COCO?
COCO empowers communities in East Africa to lift themselves out of poverty, by providing a variety of resources and working directly with the local communities. These resources include a sustainable quality of education to children, providing sustainable agriculture training to farmers and offering small loans to members of the community.
Why is Doug undertaking this challenge?
Doug explains his reason for wanting to undertake this challenge is down to his privileged upbringing. He recognises how fortunate he is to have been born to a wealthy family, and how
access to a great education has allowed him to get where he is today in his personal life, as well as his business.
He is hyper-aware that many children have not been afforded the same opportunities as him, so he feels compelled to make a difference to their lives where he can. Doug firmly believes that children, no matter where they are in the world, should have a healthy, happy life.
Of course, trekking to Machu Picchu is no mean feat. In Doug’s view, this adventure highlights the inequalities and difficulties that communities in Africa face.
These funds can absolutely change someone’s life. Doug is appreciative of any donation, no matter how large or small, and they can be made by texting DOUG to 70460
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