My story

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

I’m not a runner. I never have been despite my best efforts (my first ever junior run took over an hour to jog/walk 3 miles…) and yet I found myself contemplating the Great North Run this year, all in the name of Oxfam. I don’t think I would put myself through 13.1 miles (with hills) if it wasn’t for such a good cause.

I’ve been supporting Oxfam for quite a few years now, volunteering at music festivals and donating on a regular basis. If you ever get the chance to volunteer for Oxfam, I really recommend that you do.

I’m looking to raise a minimum of £300 before I run the Great North Run on 16th September 2012. If you have a little spare money that you would like to donate it will be very gratefully appreciated by the millions of people who Oxfam support and also by me. Each pound that is donated will help me get one foot in front of the other and push me on to train to get through those 13.1 miles. (That 0.1 of a mile is definitely important!)

 

At the moment millions of people in West Africa are at risk of starvation. Due to low rainfall, poor harvests, high food prices and a lack of pasture means that 13 million people are at risk of serious food shortages across the Sahel region. Oxfam aims to reach 1 million of them. £25 will pay for the vaccination of 15 goats which can then provide food and an income for families.

My minimum target is to raise £300. Fingers crossed! And £300 is more than enough to provide clean, safe drinking water for nine families in West Africa, by building or repairing water sources. 

Oxfam has achieved so much already but they need continued support to ensure they can reach those who need it most. In this year alone they have secured clean water, public health and sanitation for nearly 34,000 refugees from the conflict in Sudan.

I know that any donations that are pledged will be a sure fire way to motivate me to put the cake down and get my trainers on. Thank you very much not only for reading this post, but also for donating anything that you can.

 

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So please sponsor me. Anything that you can donate will be VERY gratefull y recieved. 

My charity

Oxfam

Oxfam

Charity Registration No. 202918

Oxfam is a vibrant global movement of dedicated people fighting poverty. From saving lives and developing projects that put poor people in charge of their lives and livelihoods, to campaigning for change that lasts. Oxfam is a registered charity in England and Wales (no 202918) and Scotland (SCO 039042).

Donations 56

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well done! Love Dorothy Ternent

Donation by Lauren Prince on 18/09/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Hi Lauren, Sorry we are a bit late with this. Hope all went well yesterday and that you reached your target. Love from Janet & Andrew

Donation by Janet Downes on 17/09/12

£20.00

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Better late than never - hope it went well for you!

Donation by Steve Boyd on 16/09/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Well done Lauren! Sorry it is a bit late! Lots of love Victoria and Jenny! xx

Donation by Victoria and Jenny on 16/09/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Sorry it's a bit late!!! Nice work LP!!! XX

Donation by Richard Bundock on 16/09/12

£15.00

+ £3.75 Gift Aid

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The best bake-run-multi-tasker I know in the north east...wish i had your skills and determination. Go for it! x

Donation by sophie robinson on 15/09/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Good luck Lauren!!!

Donation by Emily on 15/09/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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woo hoo!! GO Lauren, you're going to do amazingly!! lots of love jill and jonny x

Donation by jill and jonny eckford on 15/09/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Hi Lauren - best of luck on Sunday.

Donation by Love Stephanie, Jon & Isaac on 14/09/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Good Luck!

Donation by Anonymous on 14/09/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Go Lauren Go!

Donation by Dawn Prior on 13/09/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Good luck Lauren. I know you can do it so well done in advance. You've done brilliant. Love Laura & Martain

Donation by Laura Anderson on 12/09/12

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Donation by Anonymous on 12/09/12

£5.00

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Good luck - enjoy it xx

Donation by Lucy Eckford on 10/09/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good Luck Lauren, I will be cheering just before 9 miles so I will look out for you! :)

Donation by Zoe and Kev Hull on 10/09/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Good Luck Lauren!

Donation by John Smart on 10/09/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck Lauren!! x

Donation by Anna Ho on 08/09/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck and have fun! xx

Donation by Jessica Jung on 07/09/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck Lauren! Lots of Love James and Lara

Donation by Lara Routh on 07/09/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck Lauren! Sorry it's not much, still waiting for first pay to arrive. Am sure you will be fab x

Donation by Melanie Carter on 07/09/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Good luck pet!! x

Donation by Alexandra Vent on 07/09/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good Luck Lauren, enjoy the race!!

Donation by John Flanagan on 05/09/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Best of luck Lauren - enjoy every moment and good luck for a great PB!

Donation by Frances O'Brien on 02/09/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Helena Habibi on 01/09/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

All the best Lauren

Donation by Rachel Head on 31/08/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£655.00
  • Offline donations£0.00
  • Text donations£5.00
  • Total raised£660.00
  • Gift Aid£156.25

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