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Nisha Mejer is raising money for Hourglass (Safer Ageing)
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on 13 February 2012

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We are Hourglass - the only UK-wide charity dedicated to calling time on the harm, abuse and exploitation of older people. We provide a Helpline and programmes to deliver direct support to victims and survivors of abuse. We campaign to stop harm of older people and to promote safer ageing for all.

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<p>Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: #ff6600;">THE ELDERLY</span></span></p> <p>One of the most vulnerable members of society and so easily overlooked.</p> <p>Action on Elder Abuse states, "that two-thirds of abuse of older people takes place in their own home and that the bulk of financial abuse is committed by their children."</p> <p><span style="color: #ff6600;">THIS COULD BE YOUR MOTHER, YOUR FATHER OR YOUR GRANDPARENTS!</span></p> <p>Please help raise awareness about this awful taboo practice which is happening to our elderly loved ones.</p> <p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRY52MXwfA0">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRY52MXwfA0</a></p> <p>Facebook pages for further info</p> <h6 class="uiStreamMessage uiStreamHeadline"> <div class="actorDescription actorName"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Action-on-Elder-Abuse/254619713512">Action on Elder Abuse</a></div> <div class="actorDescription actorName"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/abusedelderly">1,000,000 Supporters against Elderly Financial Abuse</a></div> </h6>

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£723.00
+ £133.25 Gift Aid
Online
£723.00
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