Michael Thompson is fundraising for The Karibuni Trust

Michael Thompson / 2009 Half Ironman Fundraising Page

Monaco Ironman 70.3

on 06/09/2009

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Michael Thompson

Raising money for

The Karibuni Trust

Charity Registration No. 1044872

'Karibuni' is Ki-Swahili for 'Welcome'. The Trust raises awareness of the needs of children living in poverty on the streets and in the slums in towns, cities and rural areas of Kenya, and raises money to meet those needs by supporting Kenyan projects working with the children and their carers.

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Michael Thompson

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Raised: 132%

Target: £1,000.00
Raised so far: £1,320.00

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My story

I finished - please support me & help the street children of Nairobi

On Sunday 6th September, I finished the 2009 Monaco Half Ironman Triathlon, a 1.9 km swim, 90 km cycle and 21.1 km run. My time was 6 hours 45 minutes; a minute & a half slower than last year. It was a wonderful experience, made special by the encouragement of many people including family (Margaret, Koren & Aidan were there cheering me on) and friends, some of whom also competed.

I am so grateful for the support received. With the help of the Karibuni Trust, a UK based charity, all monies raised will be donated directly to the Shangilia school in Nairobi, Kenya. Shangilia was founded in 1994. Since that time it has provided sanctuary, education and opportunity for expression via the performing arts for some of Nairobi’s most needy children.

Last year I completed the race for the first time and with the kind generosity of many people was able to raise several thousands of pounds for Shangilia. The funds have been used to fund two of the children though university.

If you are able to make a donation, I would be most grateful. As last year, my company Enchange will also be supporting my participation and will match donations on a pound for pound basis.

We have chosen JustGiving this year as it is simple, secure and the most efficient and effective way to donate to Shangilia. Your details are safe - JustGiving pledge never to sell them or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, your money will be sent directly to the charity and ensure Gift Aid is added to every eligible donation made by a UK taxpayer.

Thank you so much.

	I've known you & worked with you for a long time now, Mike. Don't you think you are getting too old for all this level of hard work? Donation by Keith M 09/10/09
	It's your Mum. I told you for goodness sake stop if you are in pain. Donation by Mrs Jean Thompson 09/10/09
	Hope you've recovered from your little exercise,Michael- well done! Donation by John Hume 02/10/09
	Donation by Roger Bennett 02/10/09
	Congratulations on your achievement Mike! Donation by Margo and Joe Lyons 29/09/09
	A great achievement! And for a great cause... Donation by Martin Barrett 16/09/09
	Well done Mike from the Johnstons Donation by Colin Johnston 15/09/09
	Hi Mike, Congratulations you are on your hat trick!! Love and best wishes, Martin. Donation by martin Thompson 14/09/09
	Swimming, cycling & running. What an athlete. Donation by Ian & Vicky 14/09/09
	Well done, Mike. Do we sense a habit forming here! Donation by Lynda and Fergus 14/09/09
	Well done Mike, must have been even tougher pulling the kids around behind you. Donation by christian & Alba 14/09/09
	Well done Mike Donation by Dennis Winderbank 11/09/09
	Bloody well done Mike! Donation by david turner 11/09/09
	Good luck, don't kill yourslef! Donation by Andrew Withers 11/09/09
	Well done Mike - great effort Donation by Trevor Hucker 10/09/09
	Mike - great effort! Sandie, Matt & Olivia Donation by Sandie Smith 08/09/09
	He Michael, I sure hope you're ready by now and enjoying an extra cold Heineken. Cheers, Willem Donation by Willem deJonge 06/09/09
	It worked this morning. Good luck! Donation by Steve Allison 04/09/09
	Good luck but rather drastic measure to avoid doing the catering at rugby training! Donation by Carrie Schroter 03/09/09
	Good luck Donation by Karen Moore 02/09/09
	Good luck! Donation by Mihaela S 01/09/09
	Donation by Anonymous 31/08/09
	Good luck Mike - and well done for participating in such an intensive event. Donation by Damien Dockery 31/08/09
	good luck, get back soon, the new season is about to start! Donation by Craig Boswell 28/08/09
	Good luck Mike! Donation by Nora Sebok 28/08/09
	Enjoy! Donation by Dave Jordan 28/08/09
	You must be sucker for punishment...I saw the light and stopped after one! Good luck Mike. Donation by David Cunningham 27/08/09
	Good luck Michael..... weldone on supporting such a good cause again. Donation by John Stanton 27/08/09
	Will be thinking of you on the day and hope you get to enjoy some of it ?? Go go go...... Donation by Claire Watkins 27/08/09

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* Total raised online:	£1,320.00
Offline donations:	£0.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£203.08

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