Raised: 137%
Target: £2,500.00
Raised so far: £3,425.00
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My story

 

Hello all,

Thanks for visiting my fundraising page - I cannot begin to tell you how much your support means to me and the people of Africa. Having spent some time with our Jinja team in Uganda this summer, seeing the impact they're having on thousands of young people, giving them hope for a future without AIDS and ensuring those who have been affected or infected with HIV are able to make a positive contribution to their communities, makes me eternally proud. Life is so fragile in Africa, yet those I have worked with greet every day as a new gift and are determined to grab it and cling on for all their worth. I have danced, sung, worked with and prayed with the most beautiful people in the world and feel truly blessed to be involved with a charity which is saving the lives. To find out more about the extraordinary people I've been working with log onto: http://www.act4africa.org.uk/lunchamonth.php to read my newsletter.

Well, now is the time to do my big bike ride to raise as much as I can to support our AIDS Education Programmes in Africa. I need no more inspiration that the memories of so many who have overcome such terrible traumas in the face of adversity and a donation from you to keep me going. On Sunday 7th September I will endeavour to peddle 100KM through the Cheshire countryside. Having put my back out 7 weeks ago and not been on a bike since, I'm not sure I can make it. What I do know is any pain and discomfort I will have will pale into insignificance compared to those who live under the threat of a disease which has robbed our Jinja staff of 32 relatives in recent years (and their average age is only 28) It is for each of them that I shall keep peddling. Just be ready with the Deep Heat and a G&T at the finish line! Together we have the potential to ensure that thousands of families will not have to experience the loss of a loved one to HIV and to give every child that we work in Africa the chance to reach their full potential.

So if you haven't already given, please dig deep and make a donation. All donations are secure and sent electronically to Act4Africa.  If you are a UK taxpayer, Justgiving will automatically reclaim 28% Gift Aid on your behalf, so your donation is worth even more.  If you've already made a donation - you are truly fantastic and I promise to keep the pedals turning to earn your support.

May God bless each and every one of you and the people of Africa.

Love and best wishes,

Lily xx

For your amazing and well directed energy Donation by Parker Family 19/10/08  

£750.00

Go girl! Donation by Mickey Dunford-Elliott 10/07/08  

£10.00

Follow your dream and the ride will be easy! Donation by Eric & Treets 10/07/08  

£100.00

Good luck from Cameron Fray (P3C in September!) and Family Donation by Cameron Fray + Family 10/07/08  

£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid

Thank you Lily. As we say in Brazil "You are beautyfull inside and outside!!!" Donation by Didier Marlier 10/07/08  

£200.00

You can do it! Donation by Tony Page 10/07/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

When the cycling gets tough, just think of T.p.w.b.b. and that will keep you going. M.x Donation by bigpig 10/07/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Go Girl Go! Donation by Diane Newman 30/06/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Go well Lily Donation by Stephanie Manuel 30/06/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck lily Donation by Jonathan Cobb 30/06/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck Lily Donation by Suzanne Booth 30/06/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Hope all goes well, Lily. Donation by Jill Helgason 14/06/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Go for it Lily, praying for you. Love Linda x Donation by Linda Wright 06/06/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Lily -I'll be thinking of you! Donation by Rachel 04/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck Lills, keep them pedals turning! Donation by Helen & Vince 30/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

You're a star Lily! God bless you all Donation by FIONA SIMPSON 29/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

You will complete this wonderful effort. Lol Dad2 Donation by Peter Newman 20/04/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Sorry can't be with you in body this time - but with you in spirit ! xx Donation by Ruth & David Duerden 28/03/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Good luck lady! x Donation by Ruth 18/03/08  

£10.00

You'll have no problem! Donation by John Churchman 11/03/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Blackpool this year, Entebbe next?! Well done! Donation by Melinda Beckett-Hughes 05/03/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

You put us all to shame! Hope it goes well Donation by Hayes Family 04/03/08  

£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid

Enjoy the pain! Donation by Chris Gibaud 04/03/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Hey Lils. Very happy to sponsor you for such a good cause... if you were doing a choc-a-thon I'd have definitely joined you!! (-: Lotsaluck Katie xx Donation by Kate 03/03/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

I hope you exceed your target! All the best Donation by Alan Adair 28/02/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Go Go Go Lils - you can do it! Good luck Donation by Linda Steele 21/02/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck with the training Lily! Donation by Neil and Gabby 20/02/08  

£20.00

if you are passing near Rostherne/Tatton Park on your training call in for a tea break, hope all goe Donation by Howard & Kerry Barlow 20/02/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

£1 saves a life - you'll do it!!!! Donation by Erika 20/02/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

lots of luck Lil Donation by judith firth 20/02/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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* Total raised online: £2,415.00
  Offline donations: £1,010.00
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £368.08

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