<p>The resilience of people living in poverty, the daily struggle, the shared stories, the laughter, the courage - these are the things that have inspired me throughout my working life. &nbsp;</p> <p>To celebrate my 40th birthday I would like to dance. &nbsp;And I would also like to raise money for ATD Fourth World, an organisation which works in partnership with people living in poverty, and takes a human rights approach to the eradication of poverty.</p> <p>&nbsp;I have been involved with ATD for many years, and have great admiration for their work. &nbsp;I almost ran away to join them years ago, but that's another story...</p> <p>So rather than a present, if you feel able to help me raise money for this very worthwhile cause:</p> <p><em>"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."</em></p> <p><em><br /></em></p>