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James Swift is raising money for Freedom from Torture
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Greater Manchester Marathon 2012 · 29 April 2012 ·

Torture tries to destroy lives. We won't let it. We stand with survivors, providing therapy and support, and fighting for change together.

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<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 19px; line-height: 19px;"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination: none; mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">In April 2012 I will be taking part in the Greater Manchester Marathon for the charity, Freedom from Torture.&nbsp;<span style="color: #151515;"></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 15.0pt; mso-pagination: none; mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Freedom from Torture (formerly the Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture) is a human rights organisation that exists to support survivors of torture and organised violence. They provide medical and social care, practical assistance, and psychological and physical therapy.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination: none; mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">This will be my 5th Marathon in total and I'll be aiming for a sub 4.30hr time. The more you donate the harder I will train!&nbsp;<span style="color: #151515;"></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination: none; mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Freedom from Torture will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.<span style="color: #151515;"></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">So please sponsor me now!</span><span></span></p> </span></span></p>

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