My story

Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

I'm running the London marathon to support the work of Partners Relief and Development, who help some of the people most affected by the civil war in Burma.  
  
Last year I traveled to the Thai-Burma border as part of a team to see the work Partners do, and met some of the Karen people including children who are growing up in a refugee camp, many times separated from their parents or orphaned. 
  
We had great fun with the children in Mae La camp; playing dodgeball, acting-out stories and listening to them sing. I was touched by their capacity for fun, but also by the suffering they had already experienced in their lives. 
 
Taking part in the London marathon as a ‘Run for Relief’ is a great challenge, and an opportunity for me to help people many miles away who may literally have had to run for their lives as soldiers destroy their homes.
 
With your help, hopefully I'll be able to raise money and awareness of the great work Partners do!
 
 
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So please dig deep and donate now.

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Official London Marathon time: 3hrs51min! What an amazing atmosphere! I'll update the total you've all helped me to raise for Partners R+D when I've done the sums- thankyou for your generosity :)

23/04/12 15:12

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My company

My charity

Partners UK

Partners UK

Charity Registration No. 1118339

Through holistic action, Partners Relief & Development demonstrates God’s love to children and communities made vulnerable by war in Burma. Emergency Relief - We provide temporary relief in times of crisis when lives are at risk due to oppression, war, or natural disaster. This includes the provision of basic essentials such as food, clothing, water, medicine, emergency medical assistance and shelter. Development - We are dedicated to providing long-term sustainable solutions to poverty. Included in our development work is assistance to those affected by war and now living in refugee camps and migrant communities along the Thai-Burma border. Additionally, we are involved with several health care initiatives, agricultural projects and animal husbandry as well as facilitating various training workshops and seminars. Advocacy - Through speaking, publishing, and other forms of advocacy, Partners is passionate about telling the world what is currently happening in Burma and mobilizing others to do the same. <p> *No refund policy – In regards to donations transferred through Just Giving, Partners Relief & Development UK currently operates a no refund policy. For more information please contact us at info@partnersworld.org.uk<mailto:info@partnersworld.org.uk> Many Thanks

Donations 42

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Well Done Ben! What an amazing achievement and a great cause xx

Donation by Lorna Brown on 28/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Congratulations Ben! an amazing time as well, well done x

Donation by april nesbitt on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Great time Ben. Well done.

Donation by Robert Davies on 22/04/12

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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Well done Ben!

Donation by John Nicholls on 22/04/12

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Really admire what you're doing, all the best for the marathon, prayers and thoughts are with you. Give it your best and hope you enjoy it too.

Donation by Susanna Hewitt on 21/04/12

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All the best Ben, we hope that you have a great run tomorrow, and for such a great cause.

Donation by The Knights (supporters of partners!) on 21/04/12

£370.00

+ £92.50 Gift Aid

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Ben, you're a legend! What a great cause, hope the marathon goes amazingly!

Donation by Rob Wager on 21/04/12

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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Go for it. What an experience. Great cause too

Donation by Cathy Mowbray on 21/04/12

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Donation by Sam Lewis on 16/04/12

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Good luck. You're an inspiration!

Donation by thomas howcroft on 15/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 15/04/12

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Big respect my friend. Hope it goes well!! God bless.

Donation by Michael Romagnoli on 12/04/12

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Have a great day Ben. Think you're a bit mad though. Love Ang x

Donation by Angela Smith on 08/04/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 07/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Have fun!!!! and well done for getting this far - enjoy the pre run carbs :-)

Donation by Sara Griffith on 07/04/12

£15.00

+ £3.75 Gift Aid

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Good luck!

Donation by Anonymous on 05/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Hope it goes well! Well done for all the work you've put in x

Donation by Anonymous on 13/03/12

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sorry couldn't afford more, Ben - not working at moment. Good Luck in your quest God Bless Angie & all the J's x

Donation by angela fletcher on 13/03/12

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Donation by Michael Osborne on 13/03/12

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Good luck Rx

Donation by Rachel Clegg on 06/03/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck Ben. X

Donation by Anonymous on 04/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Go Get'em, Ben!!!

Donation by Peter Clark on 04/03/12

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Ben, Ben, Ben. Crazy. x

Donation by Meg Murray on 25/02/12

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Rather you than us! Hope the training going well. Love Lucy, Yousef and Joel x

Donation by Lucy Adcock on 24/02/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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good luck Ben looks like a great cause! and I'm sure you'll bring back some fantastic memories of the world's best marathon!!

Donation by Nat Wright on 19/02/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£1,140.00
  • Offline donations£225.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£1,365.00
  • Gift Aid£271.25

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