Ruth Gurd is fundraising for Survival International

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Virgin London Marathon 2012

on 22/04/2012

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Raising money for Survival International

Charity Registration No. 267444

"Survival helps tribal peoples to defend their lives, protect their lands and determine their own futures. <p> Founded in 1969 in response to the secret genocide of Amazonian Indians, Survival is the only international organization supporting tribal peoples worldwide. We do not accept funding from any national government. <p> Today, Survival has supporters in 82 countries. We work for tribal peoples’ rights in three complementary ways: education, advocacy and campaigns. We also offer tribal people themselves a platform to address the world. We work closely with local indigenous organizations, and focus on tribal peoples who have the most to lose, usually those most recently in contact with the outside world. <p> We believe that public opinion is the most effective force for change. Its power will make it harder, and eventually impossible, for governments and companies to oppress tribal peoples. <p> Visit www.survivalinternational.org to find out more."

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Ruth Gurd

Raised: 160%

Target: £1,200.00
Raised so far: £1,920.00

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Hi there, thanks for coming to my donation page. If you ever thought there was a person less likely to run the London Marathon I imagine it would be me! Well, I agree. In a bid to get fit once and for all, on April 22nd 2012 I will be trudging the 26 miles and 385 yards around London and I would love your support!

Your donations will be a great moral boost to me as I am training here in Beirut and will spur me on around the course in April. Furthermore, they are going to a great cause. Survival International works to bring awareness to the plight of Indigenous peoples all over the world. As most of you know I studied Anthropology at uni and so although an unfamiliar topic to many, I know that it really is a worthwhile cause!

You can look on it as a double handed donation, one to will me around the course and the other offering support to those who live unique and threatened lives.

I have created a page for you to follow my progress and laugh at my blisters should you so wish - it also makes me run if I know there is the possibility that people are watching me! You can follow me at:

http://abodythatiusedtoknow.blogspot.com/

Please dig deep and donate as much as you are able to - I really appreciate it!

Thanks, Ruth

	Donation by John Tilbrook on 23/04/12	£10.00 + £2.50 Gift Aid
	Well done Ruth, you have taken part in a fantastic event. I'm so proud of you and your achievement x Donation by Sherree Bale on 23/04/12	£20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid
	You´ve had a wonderful idea that has taken a lot of work and effort.Really hoping to have you home with us soon in Madrid. Lots of kisses Donation by Ana Fuentes on 21/04/12	£20.00
	Will be thinking of you - Raouche misses you lots!!!! Still waiting for your celebratory lunch @ the Four Seasons :-) Donation by Suha Wilson on 20/04/12	£50.00
	Good luck Ruth! Wearing go faster stripes helps! Donation by irene caird on 20/04/12
	Good luck Ruth! Very excited about seeing you to celebrate on Sunday xx Donation by Beth Robins on 18/04/12
	Good luck Ruth Donation by Keith Nicholson on 17/04/12
	Good luck Ruth! Hope the training is coming along well! Love Nic & Dan xx Donation by Nicola Trower on 16/04/12	£15.00 + £3.75 Gift Aid
	Ruth you're a star...always up for a challenge and as usual you will meet it full on...and succeed! Take lots of care..with much love Angela xxx Donation by angela masters on 16/04/12	£50.00 + £12.50 Gift Aid
	Wow, Ruth, I am so impressed with your challenge. Wishing you lots of luck, there will be some tough moments but keep going, you can do it. Hez xx Donation by Helena Maybury on 15/04/12	£50.00 + £12.50 Gift Aid
	God tur and good luck from Nøste, Gunnar, Jennifer and Pål Donation by Jennifer Harreschou on 15/04/12
	Donation by Amanda Kiddle on 15/04/12	£100.00
	We think your 3 hr target time is too modest.Trust you to hide your light under a bushel! Go for it and we'll be with you all the way. All our love Donation by Mary, Joanie and Pete xxx on 14/04/12	£125.00 + £31.25 Gift Aid
	Keep on running Gurdles! Very proud of you and what you have achieved, will be watching on the day! xxxxx Donation by Ruth Forsyth on 01/04/12	£20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid
	Best of luck Ruth. We will be rooting for you xx Donation by Sharon, Nick, Max and Charlotte xxxx on 31/03/12	£20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid
	GOOD LOOK RUTH. XX Donation by jayne wilson on 31/03/12	£20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid
	Donation by Nicholas Quinn on 31/03/12	£20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid
	IT'S AFTER TUESDAY NOW! GOOD LUCK. Donation by Benjamin Walker on 29/03/12	£20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid
	Donation by Peter Dixon on 28/03/12	£30.00
	A brilliant achievement....well done you! Donation by Jayne Symons on 27/03/12
	What an opportunity to take in all the sights of London in one morning!!!. Well done you and good luck. Paddy & Chrissie. Donation by Patrick Boylan on 26/03/12	£20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid
	Go Gurd, you can do it! In awe that you are doing this and REALLY sorry not to be there. Will be thinking of you, and your knees. xx Donation by Rachel Clarke on 26/03/12	£25.00 + £6.25 Gift Aid
	With so much love and luck! Very proud of your achievements so far and every confidence in you for the big day. Donation by The Richardsons on 25/03/12	£30.00
	hey ruth, i wish i could give more(!) but i am not very flush at the minute.. what you are doing is VERY impressive!! good luck xx Donation by patricia boylan on 25/03/12	£10.00 + £2.50 Gift Aid
	Hi Ruth, Good luck!! Hope you enjoy it, don't forget to write your name on your t-shirt so everyone can cheer you on. Love Jo xx Donation by Joanne Davies on 23/03/12	£50.00