My story

UPDATE (1/3/11): I'm afraid my hamstring is still giving me a lot of grief, so I'm not sure when I'll be running again yet. The NHS wait for a physio is 14 weeks.. so will keep you updated! I am determined to do it at some point, have signed up for the Royal Parks in September but hopefully will be able to do something before then! Sofa Sam xxxx

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UPDATE (28/1/11): Unfortunately I've pulled my hamstring.. was hoping it'd be ok but seeing as it still hurts to sit/walk and there are only 2 days to go.. so I think I better admit it's not going to happen :( SO.. I'm going to postpone for a month or 2.. probably either the Colchester or Eton half marathon in March. Watch this space!

Thanks to everyone for sponsoring me!

Sam

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Ok so it's not a marathon like most of you guys out there.. but I am a) still rather scared and b) hoping to take the opportunity to pester you for money for the after school club I volunteer with!

The Klevis Kola Foundation (KKF) is the partner organisation of StAR, that runs the after-school club I help out with on Tuesdays. I've pasted the blurb below but basically it's a fantastic organisation that has a massive impact on both the families involved and the wider community as a whole. The Tuesday club works with refugees kids in the Tooting/ Balham/ Mitcham area, providing a space outside of school and home to both help intergrate into the community, and just have some fun! StAR and KKF do loads of other good stuff too - you can find out more here: www.kleviskola.org

The money will go towards a variety of things, from equipment for arts and crafts to the mini bus for the summer camping trip.

f you want to know more just ask and I'll probably end up rambling on for a while! :)

The Klevis Kola Foundation is a community organisation with members from all over London. Klevis Kola supports refugee and asylum-seeking families and helps them to play their full part in the community.

Arriving as a refugee in the UK can be a terrifying and disempowering experience. Difficulties with language, accessing services and overcoming prejudice are ever-present.

Klevis Kola exists to help refugees overcome those challenges, and to help them rebuild their lives at the centre of the community. Klevis Kola works closely with a number of organisations in south London to deliver services for refugees and asylum seekers. Projects include after-school clubs, trips and holidays, summer schools, advocacy work, and a football club. Our main partners are Student Action for Refugees, at St George’s, University of London.

 

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to KKF and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for KKF.

So please dig deep and donate now.

My charity

Klevis Kola Foundation

Klevis Kola Foundation

Charity Registration No. 1124376

KKF is a community organisation which helps refugee and asylum-seeking families rebuild their lives at the centre of the community. The foundation helps refugees overcome the challenges faced when arriving in the UK through various projects such as clubs, trips, mentoring, summer school and advocacy

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Go Sammy - what a great thing to do!! Hope you're soon back in your running shoes! Lots of love, Bells xxx

Donation by Isabel Twist on 11/02/11

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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You go girl think it's a great thing you are doing!! As long as you go for Tapas and for cocktails to celebrate at the end ;) Much love xx

Donation by Lucy Wilson on 12/01/11

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Your No.1 fan x

Donation by Tom Spurrier on 10/01/11

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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You'll be great Sam and what a cool city to run round!!xxx

Donation by Alice Tomlinson on 09/01/11

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Another donation on the way Sami...if you ride the London to Brighton on the tandem with me!! But hey well done,very proud of you!

Donation by Geoff Redhead on 07/01/11

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Just the thought of running the length of Hillier Road brings me out in a cold sweat! You'll be great!! xxx

Donation by Catherine Rodgers on 06/01/11

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Run Sammy Run x

Donation by Jeremy Johnston on 06/01/11

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Well done hun, it's a great cause. Hope training goes well this month, Em xxx

Donation by Emma Goldhawk on 06/01/11

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Hope you enjoy it! x

Donation by Becky on 05/01/11

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Well done Sam! Sounds like a great cause, good effort doing a half marathon in January! x

Donation by Henry Greenwood on 05/01/11

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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GO SAM GO!! Very impressive - I always liked being pestered for a good cause ;-) good on you lady. Good on you and your co-volunteers x

Donation by Lisa Young on 05/01/11

£10.00

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£140.00
  • Offline donations£0.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£140.00
  • Gift Aid£36.67

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