Vanessa Parr is fundraising for Refugee Action

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Refugee Action Charioke London

on 02/11/2009

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Raising money for

Refugee Action

Charity Registration No. 283660

Refugee Action is an independent national charity that works with refugees to build new lives in the UK. With 27 years of experience in reception, resettlement, development and integration, it provides advice and support to asylum seekers and refugees in 10 regions across England.

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Vanessa Parr

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Raised: 103%

Target: £1,000.00
Raised so far: £1,030.00

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My story

After many hours of training, getting up in the black of the early morning to battle against the elements, eating my body weight in carbs, I am finally marathon-ready. But this is no 26-mile limp around London - no, that's for wimps. This is a test of iron will and of the human spirit. This is a karaoke marathon.

On 2nd November 2009, I'm going to join a team of enthusiastic, over-excited 'Charioke-ers' to sing for 10 straight hours in aid of Refugee Action. I wondered if you might consider sponsoring me?

Here are some little incentives to encourage you to dig deep...

Donate £25 to get a song request
Donate £50 to get a song requested, filmed and put on youtube

Unbelievable generosity (this is arbitrary; my friend Disha will be the judge) will entitle you to select the celebrity outfit of your choice which I will wear throughout, however humiliating. But any donation, large or small will be hugely appreciated and encourage me to belt out a little Bonnie Tyler or sing the Supremes.

All your donations will be going to Refugee Action. They work with refugees to build new lives, through providing advice and information, developing communities, enhancing opportunity, and campaigning for refugee rights. They want a society in which refugees are welcome, respected and safe, and in which they can achieve their full potential.

Check them out here:

www.refugee-action.org.uk

Thank you for thinking it over

Lots of love

Vanessa

	I wanted to support Refugee Action's awesome efforts - and recognised your name! Enjoy the singing. Donation by Jenny Dawkins 02/11/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	late entry from me returning from hol! hope you are well and are having a fabulous time. hope the vocal chords recover soon. well done guys xxx Donation by stef 02/11/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	This is for a duet of Orville's Song (I wish I Could Fly). Up to u who is Keith and Orville in green - but expect you to wear more than just a nappy! Donation by Tania Cohen 01/11/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Hope it goes fab tomorrow! Vx Donation by Vicky Wright 01/11/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good luck! Please sing 'Climb Every Mountain' from The Sound Of Music. With feeling. Could be funny. Donation by Jan & Jonty Barnyard 01/11/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	You are simply the best Miss Parr...better than all the rest. Love you!xx Donation by Sarah Hill 01/11/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Donation by Robert Davies 31/10/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Enjoy your fifteen minutes (or 10 hours...)! Anything by Babs would be lovely. Have fun, lots of love, CP and Jel xxx Donation by Cal and Jel xxx 30/10/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Sing your heart out Disha!! Josiex Donation by Josie Austin 30/10/09	£20.00
	Please sing Fernando for me. Donation by Bennny Seannyson 29/10/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Really hope it goes well - you are amazing and such an inspiration to know x Donation by Emma Wilkinson 29/10/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Our song choice: "It's raining men" - at around about half past ten if poss! Hope you have a great day, it's a great cause. Enjoy! Donation by Julie & Francis 29/10/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Hope your voice holds out! I have a large packet of Menthol flavoured Tunes and some Fisherman's Friends to give you, which should help do the trick. Donation by Simon, Ali, Amalie And B 27/10/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Anonymous 27/10/09
	You should sing 'Unwritten' by Madam Beddingfield in tribute to our favourite non-reality show the hills - whilst staring intensely of course!xx Donation by JACQUELINE BROOKS 26/10/09	£5.00
	I have to agree with Sara, Oliver & Joseph all the way. "I closed me eyes..." tra la la. Have fun! Hope it all goes well. x x x Donation by Parbarnard, Newcastle branch. 25/10/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Paul Higginbotham 24/10/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Suggestions: the worm song, oliver and joseph repertoire, vocal version of the Queen of Sheba. Good luck! xxx Donation by Sara B 24/10/09	£15.00
	Great venture & great cause. We request "That's Amore" and will wait with bated breath to see it on YouTube. Love, Us xxxx Donation by Jeremy, Dorothy, Ethan & Dana 20/10/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	10 hours! If I wasn't so far away, I'd come and support. Drink plenty of coke - it adds gravel to ones voice! :) Donation by Andy 16/10/09
	Dearest Vanessa, Please sing whatever you enjoy singing most and have fun. Lots of love Uncle Chris & Auntie Ros. Donation by Chris Withers 15/10/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	It has to be Jack Johnston Better together. You bought me the cd when you came over to stay.Keep exercising those vocal chords. :) Donation by Lesley Kirk 14/10/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	You'll need a fortnight off to recover! Treat us to "I married a sailor" or any Kate Rusby number, please. All our love - The Wrinklies Donation by Andrew Parr 12/10/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	You are such a star V-love. My song request is La Cucaracha! Keep up the strict training regime dx Donation by Disha Sughand 12/10/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	We would never have recognised you from that photo, Vanessa, but it's a great cause: have fun! Donation by Barry and Stephanie Pywell 12/10/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	good luck and enjoy :) Donation by Alison Pywell 11/10/09	£5.00

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* Total raised online:	£610.00
Offline donations:	£420.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£159.36

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