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On Sunday, October 31st, I will be running in the footsteps of giants as I participate in the Athens Marathon.  This year is particularly significant as it marks the 2500 year anniversary of the original run of the soldier Pheidippides from a battlefield at the site of the town of Marathon, Greece, to Athens in 490 B.C., bringing news of a Greek victory over the Persians. Legend has it that Pheidippides delivered the momentous message "Niki!" ("victory"), then collapsed and died- which is the point at which I hope to depart from the legend!

I will be running in association with two charities- one based in Greece, and the other based in the UK. 

MDA (Muscular Dystrophy Association) Hellas is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving survival outcomes from muscular dystrophy and to addressing the many problems that neuromuscular diseases cause.  The organization’s main goals are to conduct advocacy work in the health, education, athletic and professional sectors and to help people who suffer from these diseases integrate themselves into society.  Because MDA is based in Athens, it is not affiliated with Just Giving, so all donations must be made by bank transfer to:

MDA Hellas

National Bank of Greece

A/c No. 720/48001175

IBAN: GR3901107200000072048001175 

 

UNSEEN UK is a charity established to disrupt and challenge human trafficking at all levels.  Unseen's specific focus is to combat the trafficking of women for sexual exploitation.  They aim to provide safety, hope and choice to women who have been victims of trafficking and help them to rebuild their lives.

My employer Credit Suisse will generously match the total amount of money I manage to raise for Unseen UK, as long as I pass the 500gpb mark!

Please click on the Unseen link on my page to donate.

 

Thank you so much for your support, it means the world to me!!!!

 

My charity

Unseen

Unseen

Charity Registration No. 1127620

Unseen helps survivors of human trafficking. Primarily focusing on women who have been bought and sold and forced into sexual exploitation, Unseen raises awareness of the issues surrounding trafficking and provides safe housing for survivors, allowing them the chance to rebuild their lives.

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Good luck! :)

Donation by Sohail Iqbal on 06/05/13

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You rule! xA

Donation by Alastair Balfour on 18/11/10

£100.00

+ £28.21 Gift Aid

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Congratulations Sophia!

Donation by Allyson Alimansky on 04/11/10

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Congrats Sophia! How are the knees?

Donation by Michael Niedzielski on 03/11/10

£30.00

+ £8.46 Gift Aid

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Go girl. maximum respect more to come!!

Donation by Dimitris Mantafounis on 03/11/10

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Elpizo na pige kala. Filia!

Donation by Katerina Tanti on 01/11/10

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well done.

Donation by michael on 01/11/10

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

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Congrats Sophia, I hope it went well!

Donation by George Lionis on 01/11/10

£15.00

+ £4.23 Gift Aid

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Bravo Sophia! Good luck

Donation by Benjy on 01/11/10

£35.00

+ £9.87 Gift Aid

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Donation by Kenneth Sinkovitz on 30/10/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Sophia mou, I am very proud of you. Giorgos

Donation by George Kountouris on 29/10/10

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

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Sophiaki, good luck! xx

Donation by Hummelflug on 29/10/10

£20.00

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Carry that torch (with a happier ending, clearly)! Very proud of you and cheering you on all wkd! xx

Donation by Lina Angelov on 29/10/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Run, Phorrest, Run!

Donation by Ferdinand Eberhardt on 29/10/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Sophaki, ill run the 10 km one - Can i be your water guy after im done? Good luck and see you on Sunday...baci

Donation by Christos Habachy on 29/10/10

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Go get ém chuck!! You've done so well... Big love x

Donation by Natasha Notara on 29/10/10

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

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Wiiiin the 'Maradon'! And ur wildest dreams will come true...(proud of you x)

Donation by Raffy Kassardjian on 28/10/10

£100.00

+ £28.21 Gift Aid

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Go speedychokey go! xoxoxoxoxo

Donation by olivia sterns on 28/10/10

£100.00

+ £28.21 Gift Aid

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sofaki i'm sooooo proud of you!!!! wish I was there!!! you go girl! xx

Donation by ILEANA ISMYRIDI on 27/10/10

£50.00

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Donation by Evy Philippides on 26/10/10

£50.00

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Good luck Sophia!

Donation by Colleen Regan on 26/10/10

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GO girl!!! Crazy.. I pay full respect to your dedication and commitment.. you'll do just great!! I wish I had joined you.. perhaps next time! :-)

Donation by Georgios Ouzounis on 26/10/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Soph!!!! you will be the best!!!!! I'm so proud of you!!!

Donation by Tina Philippides on 25/10/10

£50.00

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Good luck my love!!!!!very proud of you! Big kiss anna

Donation by anna von wedel on 25/10/10

£30.00

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Sophakimou! Good luck, you're the best! Xxx

Donation by Vanessa Scarbonchi on 25/10/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations$3,454.67
  • Offline donations$0.00
  • Text donations$0.00
  • Total raised$3,454.67
  • Gift Aid$556.27

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