Leigh Swindin is fundraising for Retired Greyhound Trust

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Tarpley 10 mile race

on 27/09/2009

Annie

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Leigh Swindin

Raising money for

Retired Greyhound Trust

Charity Registration No. 269668

The Retired Greyhound Trust is the only National Charity to find homes for ex-racing greyhounds. In the last 3 years it has homed over 9,000 dogs. All monies donated are used for the welfare of the dogs, kennelling, transport, vaccinations, neutering and dental treatment

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Leigh Swindin

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Raised: 92%

Target: £300.00
Raised so far: £275.00

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My story

My husband Robin and I have recently adopted our greyhound, Annie, from the Retired Greyhound Trust. I was really touched by the devotion of the Trust to overcome people's misconceptions about greyhounds and the commitment they have to make sure that all retired dogs are given a chance for a new life in a home. The RGT was first established in 1975 and has homed some 45,000 dogs since then. Approximately 10,000 greyhounds retire from racing each year, typically between three and four years of age. Many never make the grade or retire at a much younger age as a result of minor injury.

The Trust has a healthy dog policy that includes neutering to stop indiscriminate breeding, a check on the teeth, vaccination, worming and defleaing. The health programme is very costly and any help, no matter how small, is very welcome and will ensure that the dogs get the best care while they are waiting for a new home. Unfortunately, some dogs are never homed so it is important that they are as comfortable as possible in the kennel environment.

Once you have owned a greyhound you cannot help but fall in love with them. They are such loving, loyal and gentle creatures who are always trying to please you.

Please give generously to this very worthy cause or better still, adopt a greyhound!

The link for the local Retired Greyhound Trust branch is: http://www.greyhoundhomer.org.uk/

Leigh

	Leigh so sorry, just realised I never read your email, well done, and hope to see you soon xxxxx Donation by karen Howell 13/10/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Congratulations on the run, a good time as well!! Donation by Paul Woulfe 28/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done Leigh, congratulations on finishing the course Donation by Mark Taylor 28/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Jacqui Cassidy 27/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Leigh x x x Donation by Tom Jackaman 25/09/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Leigh x x x Donation by Anna O'Brien 25/09/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good luck. Donation by Jill Swindin 24/09/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good luck Leigh! Donation by Sharon 24/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Paul Gallagher 21/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done Leigh - You know me and running!! Donation by christine phillippo 14/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Yorkies supporting Greyhounds with love xx Donation by Teddy & The Gibster Bastian 14/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	does the greyhound get to run too? It might win !!! Donation by mark finlayson 09/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Leigh! Donation by Croucho 08/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck! Donation by Howard Doree 08/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Hope u beat the greyhound/joking well done Donation by Alan Malthouse 07/09/09	£10.00
	Good Luck! Donation by Maxine Kemp 03/09/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good luck x Donation by Debbie Dunning 02/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Thanks Mum for helping the brothers and sisters. PS Mouth Piece - SHUT IT!!!!!! Donation by Annie 02/09/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Good luck, hope all goes well Xx Donation by Jemma Sparling 01/09/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Think you could do with some new trainers too Leigh! Good luck... Cx Donation by Chris Sharman 01/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Best of luck Leigh. I guess it's Pasta for every meal until the run ! Donation by James Dennis 01/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Best of luck for a good time Leigh!! Donation by Sarah Tebbutt 01/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Stephanie McLean 01/09/09	£5.00
	Good luck...rather you than me x Donation by SARAH BOWLES 01/09/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	I think we have all fallen in love with old bugsy eyes now. I'll be there on the day, the big brute cousin in tow. xxx Donation by Melissa Peacock 01/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Lisa Hattingh 31/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£275.00
Offline donations:	£0.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£73.33

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