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<p>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</p>
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<p>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!</p>
<p>Thanks to everyone for sponsoring me!</p>
<p>Sam</p>
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<p>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!</p>
<p>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: <a href="http://www.kleviskola.org" target="_blank">www.kleviskola.org</a>. </p>
<p>The money will go towards a variety of things, from equipment for arts and crafts to the mini bus for the summer camping trip.</p>
<p>f you want to know more just ask and I'll probably end up rambling on for a while! :)</p>
<p><em>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.</em></p>
<p><em>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.</em></p>
<p><em>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.</em></p>
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<p>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.</p>
<p>So please dig deep and donate now.</p>