Alice Clay
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Fundraising for Leonard Cheshire Disability
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Dear All,
Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.
I am pleased and proud to say that, despite the worst of preparations - I got stranded in China at the end of last week after an educational links visit, and had to return via a circuitous route that took 48 hours and got me home on Friday pm - I DID manage to finish the Marathon on 25th April.
It was an extraordinary occasion. The support is as phenomenal, and the 'wall' as horrible, as they say! Without my brother-in-law Andi, who ran with me throughout on his 53rd marathon, I would have struggled to finish. However, after 4 hours and 11 minutes the worst was over. And, couting online and offline donations, which are still rising, I have raised getting on for £3000.
This money will go to Leonard Cheshire, a charity I was introduced to by my father during his time working in Africa. This charity provides services of many kinds to people with disabilities - 21,000 in this country - from residential care to supported living, employment schemes and skills training. LCD tries to empower people with disabilities of all kinds to live bigger lives and to fulfil their potential.
They also work with 250 independent Cheshire services in 54 other countries, promoting inclusive education for all, improving economic independence, health and rehabilitation and supporting everyday living. Together, the Global Alliance of Cheshire organisations round the world work to push disability up national and international agendas.
I am most grateful for your support and generosity.
Take care and thank you.
Alice.
PS: Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.
So please dig deep and donate now.