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Dan's mid life crisis - Let's build a school!

Dan Salem is raising money for Room To Read
“Dan Salem's fundraising”

on 13 May 2010

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Room to Read seeks to transform the lives of millions of children in developing countries by focusing on literacy and gender equality in education. Working with communities, partner organisations and governments, we develop literacy skills, a habit of reading, and support girls to complete school.

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<p>In my 40th&nbsp;year...I thought to myself it's time&nbsp;to&nbsp;give back in a big way.....</p> <p>I've got a lovely wife, three beautiful and noisy girls, a great house, and a brilliant life, and last year&nbsp;I read about this great charity called Room To Read.</p> <p>They partner with local communities throughout the developing world to provide quality educational opportunities by establishing libraries, creating local language children's literature, constructing schools, as well as&nbsp;providing education to girls .&nbsp;They and I believe that education empowers people to improve socioeconomic conditions for their families, communities,&nbsp;future generations.&nbsp;</p> <p>Havng to pay for my girls schooling in London is one thing, but I was astounded to find out that for same the cost of&nbsp;a years primary education for Jasmine Marni &amp; Leila, I can build a&nbsp;four room&nbsp;primary school&nbsp;in a developing country&nbsp;like Nepal.&nbsp;</p> <p>So I thought.... I've got to do it.</p> <p>But I&nbsp;really need your help and support to get&nbsp;me there.&nbsp;</p> <p>Any amount..large or small will be greatfully received, and will go a long way to help the next generation who might otherwise not get a chance.</p> <p>Thanks for your support and helping me though my mid life crisis.</p> <p>It has to be more rewarding than driving around in a porsche!&nbsp;</p> <p>Dan</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>P.S. Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving &ndash; they&rsquo;ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they&rsquo;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&rsquo;s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>

Donation summary

Total
£7,730.00
+ £1,875.64 Gift Aid
Online
£7,540.00
Offline
£190.00

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