Tearfund supporters Anthea and Mike Beeden opened up their gardens to help 'Work a Miracle' in Pembrokeshire. Anthea and Mike, from Roch, near St. Davids, invited visitors to stroll around the gardens, view the gallery and enjoy delicious cream teas, whilst sitting outside admiring the beautiful views from Coed-Y-Barch. In May 2007, Tearfund launched their new 'Be part of a miracle' campaign. Part of this vision is to continue work with HIV and Aids sufferers. "Every day 1,600 babies are born with HIV. The Aids pandemic seems out of control. Our vision to stop the spread of HIV in some of the poorest places on earth appears very bold on first hearing. Our bid to raise £60 million by 2015 might come across as impossible," says Tearfund. "But it is realistic. For just £7 a month a mother could protect her new born baby from HIV." Anthea first became involved with Tearfund when she sold paintings in aid of their 'Art for Mercy' appeal, and now has a special interest in raising funds for their work with those affected by HIV and Aids. "One of the things I felt was good about this appeal was the fact that for £7 a child can have a chance of an HIV free start in life," said Anthea. "Tearfund can provide education and funds for the treatment to reduce the risk of HIV infected women from passing on the virus to their child. In poor countries many children lose their parents because of HIV and Aids; this programme can help to keep families together." During the week of cream teas and open gardens, Mike and Anthea raised £280 for Tearfund's 'Work A Miracle' Appeal. "I really enjoyed my visit to Coed-Y-Barch. Events like this are vital in making our 10-year vision a reality," said Tearfund's media officer for Pembrokeshire, Sharron Hardwick. "The gardens are lovely and the views spectacular, but my favourite thing was the delicious cream tea made by Anthea; it was a real treat!" For more information on the work of Tearfund, please visit: http://www.tearfund.org">www.tearfund.org or call 0845 355 8355.
