 March 2004 saw the
long-awaited arrival of the round-the-world runner, Rosie  Swale Pope. After running 3,000 kms across Europe, Rosie arrived in Moscow and spent the next
2 weeks on a grueling schedule of interviews and fundraising events. But it
wasn’t all work! Rosie spent a weekend in Kitezh where
she could see for herself the children and the therapeutic work
she is working so hard to support. A soak and a massage in the
banya served to ease a few aches and pains, and a comedy show
performed by the children meant that our guest of honour was
able to relax and enjoy herself among her many new friends. Back in Moscow,accompanied by 6 Kitezh
children,
 Dora the dog, and 50 ex-pats and Muscovites, Rosie led
the way on the biggest of the fundraising events: a Fun Run
through the city centre, from the British Embassy to the Embassy
Residence, on a route which led across Red Square by the Kremlin
and along the Moskva River. It was a huge success and indeed
a lot of fun for everyone involved!!
All the children and adults at
Kitezh wish Rosie the best of luck as she sets off towards Siberia
for the rest of her run. She has certainly won a special place
in everybody’s hearts…
“THANK YOU ROSIE! COME BACK AND VISIT US SOON! WE LOVE
YOU!!!”
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