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I would be really grateful if you would sponsor me in the New York Marathon this November in support of Fairbridge, a fabulous charity that works with young people aged 13-25 who lack family support, exist on the margins of society and end up facing multiple issues such as homelessness, crime and substance abuse. Fairbridge recognises that inside every disadvantaged young person, there is a confident, positive individual trying to break out and gives them the self-confidence and skills they need to change their lives by offering them a unique combination of personal support and opportunity.

Last year alone, Fairbridge helped 3,728 young people, almost two-thirds of whom went on to achieve something tangible. They returned to the classroom, started a college course, got a qualification or found a job. Over a thousand are still actively engaged in the Programme. For these young people, Fairbridge was a new start – a chance to show the world who they really are. Fairbridge worked.

I have been fortunate to get to know Fairbridge well as it is one of the charities supported by the Private Equity Foundation. I can assure you that not only is its work vital, important and pretty much unique, it is a great organisation that with your support can turn around the lives and unlock the potential of many more young people.

In terms of my preparation, I am rather concerned to hear from others in training for the marathon that my "schedule" of taking the dog for a run around the Common may not be appropriate or sufficient for a full marathon, so my idea of targeting 4 hours may be a spot optimistic. I do however have a very fit dog. But to make it all seem really worthwhile I would be very grateful if you would sponsor me and help Fairbridge by donating through JustGiving, which as you probably know is simple, fast and totally secure. 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.

Many, many thanks

Charlie

Well done - looking in top shape as well Donation by Nils Stoesser 25/11/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Well done Charlie. I saw Rameez last week on a shoot and he told me he came in at the same time as you! Donation by David Symondson 12/11/09  

£300.00 + £84.62 Gift Aid

Good to see you last night and well done mate! Donation by ryan robson 10/11/09  

£500.00 + £141.03 Gift Aid

Great effort. Well done Charlie. Donation by Stephen Paine 09/11/09  

£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid

Well done Charlie - great effort from "The Whippet"! Donation by James Denham 09/11/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

WELL DONE CHARLIE Donation by John Arney 09/11/09  

£250.00 + £70.51 Gift Aid

Well done Chuck Green! Donation by Charles Ponsonby 04/11/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Well done Charlie from Benn, Hermione, Paw and John. Go for it. Donation by brian goulding 03/11/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

well done to you and your dog _ I did it two years ago and just loved the finish! Donation by Andrew Grant 03/11/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

well done charlie Donation by Eric-Joost Ernst 03/11/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

An unfashionable bonus for a great effort! Donation by Peter Kiernan 03/11/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Great result Charlie. Well done...cue re-tox. Donation by Chris Leach 02/11/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Well done Charlie, Paul Donation by Paul McKenna 02/11/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Well done. Donation by Lawrence Phillips 02/11/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Better late than never. Hope you don't need an orthopaedic surgeon today! Well done. Donation by Alan Gardner 02/11/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by Nicholas Gaynor 02/11/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Donation by thomas brown 02/11/09  

£500.00

due to very late (no surprises there!) donation, we congratulate you on your amazing time. Thank god it's over! x Donation by the beards 01/11/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Hope your feet survive. lots of love Donation by Mark & Henrietta Speirs 01/11/09  

£26.00

Best of luck. It's only 5 boroughs.. Donation by Rutger Bruining 01/11/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck Charlie ! Donation by Jim 01/11/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck Charlie! Great cause. London next year? Donation by Eduard Egelie 31/10/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Good luck Charlie! Donation by Todd Fisher 31/10/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

hope you enjoy every step Donation by Katharine Toogood 29/10/09  

£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid

Best of luck. I hope you get round in a good time. Donation by Alice & Tom 29/10/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Very best of luck - and hoping to see you over the weekend - Fiona, Rory and all at Broich Donation by Sally Stewart 29/10/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

I hope its nearer 3 then 4. Donation by Michael Oaten 29/10/09  

£100.00

Good luck, our flat over looked mile 17.5, sorry not to be there to cheer you on Donation by Tony Fry 29/10/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Go for it! Look forward to seeing you soon x Donation by stephanie barwise 29/10/09  

£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid

Go, Charlie, Go! Donation by james, lisa, kate, emily, chloe and tom saunders 29/10/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
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