Raised: 129%
Target: £1,500.00
Raised so far: £1,929.20
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My story

 

THANK YOU!!

First of all, a massive thank you to everyone who has donated to my page. I have received donations from all over the world and your generosity and support has been overwhelming.  Together we have raised enough to support 20 girls in rural Africa through school for a year, which is a brilliant achievement.  Access to education is a fundamental right and for girls and young women in rural Africa it literally can save their lives. So that you can see the true impact that your donation will make, I have set out below the story of Cindy who I met in Zambia who is being supported through secondary school through Camfed. If you would still like to donate, your support would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks again, my heart is full. 

Lisa x

Cindy's story

Cindy is 13 years old. By the time she was three, both her father and her mother had died. The aunt who took care of her died five years later. Since then she has lived with her grandmother in a rural village in Zambia. Despite having experienced so much sadness in her  young life, Cindy is very clear that she has been loved throughout her life, and with this love she has been able to overcome the challenges.  In Cindy’s school of 1,700 children, more than 500 girls and boys are orphans. However, the love of grandmothers and other guardians can’t pay school costs when subsistence farming provides so little income. Therefore she is one of the thousands of girls in rural Zambia who are being supported through school by Camfed.  Cindy's motivation and commitment is remarkable - “I am studying hard to go to a good high school.  I would like to go to a school where they teach very well so I can focus on my studies. I decided when I was young that I wanted to be a lawyer. In the courtroom, you are fighting for justice, not just for one person but for all. That’s why I want to be a lawyer.”  At 13, Cindy has the advocacy skills of a university student and, having personally experienced her cross-examination technique, I am certain that she will succeed - and her community and Camfed will be there together to make sure she does.  

 If you would like to read more about Camfed and the real changes that education can make in the life of a girl in rural Africa, please click here: http://www.camfed.org

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Many many thanks,

Lisa

Good luck, Lisa. One foot in front of the other and all that... Donation by Richard Keegan 31/10/09  

£50.00

Donation by Alex Newton 30/10/09  

£24.00

Best of luck! Donation by Ben Williams 30/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck for the run Lisa. Best wishes Tony Joseph Donation by Tony Joseph 28/10/09  

£25.00

Go Lisa! All the best for the big day. Just relax now and enjoy the experience. Sorry I can't be there to cheer you on but I'll be thinking of you. xx Donation by Jo Westcott 27/10/09  

£26.20 + £7.39 Gift Aid

Good Luck Lis and well done on standing up and running for the education of girls. You are an inspiration! See you in December. Donation by Julia Mathison 26/10/09  

£50.00

Better late than never! Apologies for the delay. Best of luck on the run - know you will rock it! Donation by Titia Holtz 26/10/09  

£50.00

Donation by Anonymous 23/10/09  

£30.00

Donation by Joel Kazis and Sara Nathan 23/10/09  

£75.00

Donation by Anonymous 23/10/09  

Hi Lise, obviously I take all the credit for putting you over the top of the £1,500! Good luck and well done xx Donation by richard donovan 23/10/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck Lisa - you go girl! It will be worth it when you finish and it will be such a high. Will donate extra if you beat Paul! Donation by cara waters 22/10/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck Lisa, we are proud of you. Love Ju and Malc xxx Donation by Judith Treanor 20/10/09  

£18.00

Hope the run goes well - don't mistake the Deep Heat for the Vaseline! All the best, Anna, Chris & the boys xxx Donation by Anna Learmonth 19/10/09  

£30.00

Good luck Lisa! Donation by Jacqui Chaplin 16/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck Lisa! Donation by Danielle Randazzo 15/10/09  

£50.00

Best of luck! Donation by Aalia 14/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Lisa, I hope it goes well! Donation by Jane Larner 14/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

A great run for a great cause. Donation by Barney Cooney 14/10/09  

£50.00

Go Lisa! Apparently, Paula Radcliffe is running, so just follow her... Good luck! Donation by Max Cash 13/10/09  

£20.00

Hi Lisa, Good luck in the marathon. Have a great time in NYC ! David Donation by David O'Keefe 13/10/09  

£15.00

Donation by Brenda DiLuigi 13/10/09  

£50.00

Best of luck Lisa! Donation by Jared Oyston 13/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Keep something in the tank for the bridges...and good luck! Donation by Andre 13/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by Alison Wilson 13/10/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

It's a great cause Lisa and I'm bloody impressed that you're running a marathon for it! All the best. Donation by Kate Ashwood 13/10/09  

£20.00

Run well Lisa. We are all cheering for you. Donation by Tim Kerry Angelique and Jack 13/10/09  

£25.00

Well done Lisa. Donation by Nick 13/10/09  

£50.00

Go Lisa! A great cause. Hope you enjoy the run. Donation by Richard Gould & Magda Cebokli 12/10/09  

£25.00

Good luck Lisa! Donation by lois 12/10/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
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