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My story

 

Dear friends and family,

So, I have decided to do something positive during my time off! I am going to be spending 9 days in Kyrgyzstan hiking in the mountains. The challenge involves approximately 8 hours of hiking a day through alpine pastures, mountain paths, rivers, gorges and the Issyk-Kul Lake, the second largest mountain lake in the world. This is a daunting and exciting challenge for me but the main purpose is to raise funds for FOCUS which is a wonderful charity that I have supported over the years.

I will be funding my own expenses for the trip so your donation will go straight to the charity rather than paying for my adventure!

FOCUS is an international emergency response agency that provides relief and support services during, and following, natural and man-made disasters often affecting vulnerable communities particularly in developing countries. Their ultimate aim is to reduce dependence on aid and facilitate the transition to sustainable development. Their work over the past 15 years has spanned the globe, reducing human suffering and helping communities, enduring the aftermath of disasters, maintain their dignity.  They also play an active role in anticipating disaster - visiting villages in remote areas to study the history of disasters that have occurred in those areas, helping these communities set up emergency strategies and emergency teams within the village to prepare for future disasters, thus limiting the number of lives being lost. For more information about the communities FOCUS has helped, visit: www.akdn.org/focus

Thank you so much for your kind support. Every donation however big or small, is truly appreciated. It really will help save valuable lives and would also mean a lot to me too!  Thank you once again.

So please dig deep and donate now.

With best wishes

Shaheen

keep up the good work! Donation by Sarah Killick 28/10/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Well done. Good luck with the next one.. Donation by Sameer Lilani 05/10/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Donation by Amyn Pirani 17/09/09  

£50.00

Donation by Anon 01/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Great effort, Shaheen! Donation by Chris Scoble 26/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Look forward to hearing from you all about your adventures! Donation by Salimah Saleh 17/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Hi Shaheen Not far togo with your target - a fantastic effort, well done. We could do with some assistance in Wales !! Keep in touch. Donation by Mark Eedy 13/08/09  

£50.00

Good luck Shaz, and have fun! Donation by Niraj & Dimple 30/07/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck! We're very proud of you! Priyesh & Maneesha Donation by Priyesh 30/07/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

All the best! Donation by The Kassams 30/07/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good Luck Shaheen - you had better be fit! Sounds like a beautiful journey Donation by Lisanne Mealing 30/07/09  

Good Luck!! Sure you will have a fab time. Can't wait to hear all about it when you get back. xxx Donation by Farhana 30/07/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Good luck Shaheen, we'll be thinking of you. We'll be there with you in spirit - but thankfully in spirit only! Take care. Donation by Azim & Tazim 29/07/09  

£250.00 + £70.51 Gift Aid

Good luck to you, our prayers are with you. have a great time. Tell us all of your adventure on your return. Zul, Mubina & Kids Donation by mubina visram 29/07/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Have a brilliant time! Try and get phone reception up the mountain.Good luck, see you when you get back.xxx Donation by Anisha Tanna 29/07/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck!!! Am sure you will enjoy every minute of it!! Donation by Farah Jamal 29/07/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Sorry it took me long to give n I know it is not much but I have lots of prayers for you and I wish u well. I am so Proud of u good luck Donation by Fareen Wallani 29/07/09  

£20.00

Shaheen, best wishes for a safe and successful trip. Look forward to hearing all about it. Donation by Sheila Patel 29/07/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck sweety! Enjoy it, can't wait to hear about it when you are back. Donation by Taslim Tharani 29/07/09  

Keep persevering - great photo - very sultry look! You're right, you won't look like that at the end of it all ... Bon chance. Donation by Jeremy Archer 29/07/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Shaheen, you are too good!! hope to catch up when you get back- you may need a spa day? Donation by Julie Wagstaffe 29/07/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best Wishes for a successful hike Donation by Nadeem & Rehana 29/07/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

I hope you have a great time and look forward to hearing all about it on your return. Good Luck! Donation by Steve Pritchard 28/07/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Shaz. We wish you had been this adventurous with your investment portfolios. Are you going to use taxis or do they have a tram system. GOOD LUCK. Donation by Your family in BURY 28/07/09  

£60.00 + £16.92 Gift Aid

Lots of luck - look forward to hearing all about it when you return! Donation by Munira Boghani 28/07/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

You are doing a wonderful thing and it will be an experience of a lifetime ! Lots of luck and love ! Donation by Urvashi Devidayal 28/07/09  

£12.00

I'm sure, Shaheen, that the yoga you've been doing will give you the focus, strength and stamina to rise to this wonderful challenge. Hike well! Donation by Colin 27/07/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Best of luck Shaheen Donation by Peter Green 27/07/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Good stuff Shaheen. The first of many adventures! Donation by James Barker 27/07/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Best of luck. My prayers are with you. Donation by Alnashir Janmohamed 27/07/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
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