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Darren's Sweating for Stories in 2012

Darren Lee is raising money for The Ministry of Stories
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Stafford Half Marathon · 25 March 2012

The Ministry of Stories is a non-profit creative writing centre where imaginations run wild. Every year, hundreds of young people make their way through our doors to become authors, comic book makers, singer-songwriters and script writers.

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<p>Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.</p> <p>This year I&rsquo;ve decided to run to raise funds for a literacy charity. The Ministry of Stories (<a href="http://www.ministryofstories.org/">http://www.ministryofstories.org/</a>) is based in East London and is a really cool organisation that devotes a lot of its time to encouraging kids in the area to express themselves via creative writing. It might not be as heart-rending as some other charities, but I believe a cause like this is important in an age where libraries and literacy is seen as something of a luxury rather than a vital resource.&nbsp;</p> <p>Here's the bit I didn't write...</p> <p>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>So please dig deep and donate now.</p>

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