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My story

 

19th July 2009

BREAKING NEWS:

I did complete the 10 km in 69 minutes and 45 seconds, just beating my ideal target time of 70 minutes. My very worthy opponent was just behind me and will generously be donating £10,000 so thanks very, very much to Naguib and all my other friends who have so kindly contributed to the two very worthwhile and deserving charities. I am hoping to carry on running! Munir

6th July 2009

Bear in mind that I am old, fat and unfit - I am nearly fifty-four, weigh 99 kg (that's 15 stone 7 lbs), and haven't exercised for nearly 10 years bar the occasional round of golf! And I loathe running! I am therefore still in a state of shock following my agreement to run 10 km in the AKF Partnership Walk & Run on 19th July in Regent's Park.

 

 A very good friend of mine, Malik Karim, was hosting a splendid dinner for seven couples at Amaya on 30th June. One of the other friends present, Naguib Kheraj (who is Chairman of the AKF Foundation in the UK) said he was taking part in the run. I was quietly tucking into the grub, whilst downing copious amounts of claret, when Malik volunteered that I would race Naguib and contribute £10,000 to the AKF if Naguib beat me, with Naguib having to contribute the £10,000 if I beat him. The occasion must have gotten the better of me because I agreed. So, I now have less than 2 weeks to prepare myself.

 

 Since I am going through this pain, I thought I would try and raise some money for two very worthwhile causes. The £10,000 plus 50% of all additional monies raised will go to the The Aga Khan Foundation, with the balance going to Educate A Child Trust. I do hope you are able to contribute generously.

 

Please also be nice and gentle with me if you see me soon after the 19th of July!

 

The Aga Khan Foundation

 

100% of the funds raised will go towards three projects:

 

Environment Health Improvement Programme in Gujarat, India ‘Jailoo’ Kindergartens in the Kyrgyz Republic Rice Yield Improvement Programme in Madagascar
     

    Full details are available at http://www.partnershipsinaction.org.uk/

     

    Educate A Child Trust

     

    I am a Trustee of this small charity, which works with children and families in Kalutara, Sri Lanka. We have helped educate nearly 2,000 children in the area and some of the students are now attending higher education colleges and universities. In addition, we built 48 new homes for families who lost their homes in the tsunami, and have now also built a Community Centre, where we provide English & IT classes, basic healthcare and micro-credit programme for the women in the area. As with the AKF, all funds raised are used towards the charitable work.

     

    Please look up http://www.educateachildtrust.org/ for further details.

     

    Impressed you remembered to turn up! Well done fatty. Donation by nick blair 26/08/09  

    		£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

    congrats munir, fine effort. Donation by Julian Delano 25/08/09  

    		£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

    Well Done Munieer. We cannot believe you did it, but we will take your word for it Donation by Christy Thomas 24/08/09  

    		£500.00

    Congratulations Munir - a tremendous effort. Donation by League Managers Association 06/08/09  

    		£100.00

    congratulations Donation by Anuj Chande 31/07/09  

    		£51.00 + £14.38 Gift Aid

    Sorry for the delay, but it was worth it to see those trainers... hope the recovery is going well! Donation by Simon Osmond 30/07/09  

    		£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

    Donation by Anonymous 23/07/09  

    		£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

    Sorry I am late Munir but as ever better late thsan never. Well done by the way Donation by George Trevor St. John Fairhurst 21/07/09  

    		£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

    Hope you made it! Donation by Anonymous 20/07/09  

    		£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

    I was sure that you have been retiring to your bed early and your very impressive time confirms it. Well done ! Donation by Paul McKenna 20/07/09  

    		£80.00 + £22.56 Gift Aid

    We all wish you well and hope you survive the experience intact! Donation by All your friends at Barker Poland 17/07/09  

    		£250.00

    I look forward to seeing the photos - before and after. Good luck. Donation by Russell Field 17/07/09  

    		£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

    Good luck. Donation by Majid and Annar Mangalji 17/07/09  

    		£500.00

    Enjoy! Donation by David Elms 16/07/09  

    		£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

    I will take you for a vacation to TZ after the walk Donation by Abdul Ismail 15/07/09  

    		£100.00

    We are going to be there with Biryani at the finishing line! Donation by Pinky & Mehboob Lilani 14/07/09  

    		£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

    Good luck Munir! Donation by Gary Watson 13/07/09  

    		£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

    Well done Munir- best of luck for the run! Donation by Zahir Nasser 13/07/09  

    		£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid

    If in doubt you can always run it on the Wii! Good luck on the day. Donation by Charles 13/07/09  

    		£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

    most impressive.......... Donation by Robin 12/07/09  

    		£50.00

    You will make it, we are sure of it and support you all the way. Donation by Tehmina & Faisal Lalani 11/07/09  

    		£500.00 + £141.03 Gift Aid

    I hope you turn up on time!! Good Luck. Donation by Nick Marshall 10/07/09  

    		£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

    Good luck.....!! Donation by Salima & Alykhan 10/07/09  

    		£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

    Good luck Munir! See you thee ........ Sally and Firoz Donation by Sally Mullins 10/07/09  

    		£250.00

    The very best of luck........I've entered you for the London Marathon given your new enthusiasm for running!! Donation by paul hutton 08/07/09  

    		£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

    Good luck - 99kg, must be losing weight!! Donation by Malcolm Tyndall 07/07/09  

    		£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

    Goes to confirm the older you get the less wise you become. With you in spirit. Donation by steve webb 07/07/09  

    		£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid

    Donation by Anonymous 06/07/09  

    		£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

    I very much admire your courage in stepping out and Run, Go Munir Go....... Donation by omer zengin 06/07/09  

    		£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid

    Donation by Sarath Liyanage 06/07/09  

    		£500.00 + £141.03 Gift Aid
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