He may laugh it off, humble as he is, but the head of Children in Crossfire knows all about charity 'beginning at home'. Richard has since played in a rhythm and blues band, run two pubs, won awards, written the autobiography Can I Give Him My Eyes? "I've been on trips with Richard and Children in Crossfire five times and it doesn't get any easier," says John. It was absolutely heartbreaking, but when you come home from a trip like that, it makes you determined to do more. In this respect, he had an able leader, with Richard stressing the need to lighten the load with humour whenever possible.

Source: Ethiopian News December 29, 2018 01:08 UTC