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<p>Firstly, thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.</p>
<p>I am running the Reading half-marathon in April for two reasons. Firstly, to see if i can run 13 miles and secondly to raise some money for a good charity.</p>
<p>The charity i have chosen is the Children of Sri Lanka Trust. This charity helps to clothe and feed children in a country ravaged by natural disasters (the tsunami of 2004 was the first of many floods) and civil war. Some children are even part of the guerilla armies. This is a tiny charity who aim to donate every penny earned straight to the children. They don't waste money on slick adverts. The charity was set up in 2004 and raised just $400 that year. The donations have grown over the years and with your help, I can make 2012 the best yet.</p>
<p>We are lucky that the majority of us, as children, had (or have) access to a health system and a decent education. I want to at least give these beautiful children (and they are beautiful, i'm half sri-lankan and i'm sure my mother would agree that i'm at least half good-looking) a chance in life. </p>
<p> I hope to raise £500 and i ask for your help.</p>
<p>Thank you</p>
<p>Ben</p>
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<p>The legal bit:</p>
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<p>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.</p>
<p>So please dig deep and donate now.</p>