This time next week I shall be packing my suitcase, swapping heels for trainers, hair products for children's toys and dresses for aprons. 

My Red lipstick and wanderlust lifestyle may be deceiving but I am heading to central Africa, an area where an extreme case of malaria is as frequent as catching a common cold. However, malaria tablets are being taken and I'm ready to embark on my adventure to finally go and visit the Sparkle Foundation. 

The Sparkle Foundation is a charity very close to my heart! Having previously raised money, I now know the difference it makes to help improve the life of the 200 vulnerable children and orphans. So I decided to set up this JustGiving page with a small target of £500 as one FINAL push before I leave. 

This £300 in a country like Malawi could go an extremely long way, so please dig deep into your pockets, any donations would be extremely appreciated and I can assure you that whether it's £5 or £17 (One bag of Maize) this will help improve the quality of a child's life in Malawi.