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Hi to all my friends and family, and thanks for taking the time to look at my page :)

On September 27th, I will be running a half marathon in London to raise money for a charity working with orphans in Ethiopia.  I choose to support the Children's Fund Ethiopia because they will use the money I raise in a way that benefits a large number of very deserving people.  While I was living in Mongolia in 2006, I realized the importance of aid groups that target their relief in a manner that is actually useful to the people they are trying to help. I choose to support Children's Fund Ethiopia largely because they fund projects that are planned and implemented by community advisory boards comprised of representatives elected by members of the local community.  Their work is focused on caring for orphaned children, developing small urban agriculture plots, and community development projects such as HIV/AIDS education.  They spend roughly 1% of operating costs on management and administration, and while the charity has Christian roots, they are not missionary in their approach, and support the most disadvantaged children regardless of race or religion.  If you would like more information, their annual report and newsletter are available on their website (http://www.smcfethiopia.org/index.htm).

Finally, on a personal note, I would like to thank my sister Martha for inspiring me to start running, as well as  everyone who supported me and Cancer Research UK in the 5K Race for Life (you collectively raised over 100 pounds...since I am running four times as far, hopefully 400 pounds is within reach!) As I am aiming to raise 400 pounds before the race, I appreciate donations of any size- your money will be well used, and you can make a difference with even a small donation!

Pax, Emily

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run,run Emily.good luck.Bessie Donation by bessie earvin 01/10/09  

£25.00

In memory of Ollie and our own wonderful corgi, Wellington, 1997-Nov. 20, 2008. Donation by Beth Sumner-Wichmann 27/09/09  

£10.00

good luck..you had better win! or at least be in the top 10. Donation by Michael Gill 23/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck Emily! :-) Donation by Amanda Stuart 22/09/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

thanks Emily for helping us help these kids! Donation by Ginny Roberts 22/09/09  

£25.00

Donation by Ian Brierley 22/09/09  

£10.00

Good luck Emily. We know you can do it. Donation by Viv Connor 21/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

You go girl! Donation by Elizabeth Skarie 20/09/09  

This is from Alice and Bill. They could not connect from the Cape to do the donation, but called me to ask me to do it. Love, mom Donation by Bill Gifford 20/09/09  

£31.00

Good Luck and well done! Sawsan xx Donation by Sawsan Napthine 18/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

We are so proud of you for putting so much effort into this. I know how hard it is for you to run so far. We love you tons. Dad and Mom xoxo Donation by Kathleen Bruce 18/09/09  

£30.00

Cool. Good luck. Donation by Tom 17/09/09  

£9.27

Seeing I'm too lazy to run myself, I might as well support you..but now you better run fast, otherwise the boys will be disappointed :) Donation by Agnes Foeglein 17/09/09  

£20.00

Hey Em, Good Luck! Helen x Donation by Helen Wise 17/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

better you running, than me...good luck, as always...with love, janet (and irle and zagy!) Donation by janet yassen 14/09/09  

£10.00

Ahh the Turkey Trot. Needless to say, you have expanded your idea of what you think is possible to achieve. I'm really proud of you. Love you tons! Donation by Sally 09/09/09  

£50.00

The donation wasn't too much trouble, you didn't have to go make me a Saint and name the foundation after me :-) Donation by Matthew Rosenfeld 03/09/09  

£15.00

Donating on behalf of me and Pip...he knows that he'd be too fierce of a racer, so he'll sit this one out to give everyone else a chance! Donation by Martha 03/09/09  

£50.00

Hi Honey. We are so glad to support your efforts to help kids in need. We love you. mom and dad Donation by Kathleen Bruce 03/09/09  

£75.00

Donation by Anonymous 27/08/09  

£10.00
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