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
Raised:
103%
Raised so far: £1,030.00
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I wanted to support Refugee Action's awesome efforts - and recognised your name! Enjoy the singing. Donation by Jenny Dawkins on 02/11/09 |
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid |
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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 on 02/11/09 |
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid |
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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 on 01/11/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Hope it goes fab tomorrow! Vx Donation by Vicky Wright on 01/11/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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Good luck! Please sing 'Climb Every Mountain' from The Sound Of Music. With feeling. Could be funny. Donation by Jan & Jonty Barnyard on 01/11/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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You are simply the best Miss Parr...better than all the rest. Love you!xx Donation by Sarah Hill on 01/11/09 |
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Robert Davies on 31/10/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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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 on 30/10/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Sing your heart out Disha!! Josiex Donation by Josie Austin on 30/10/09 |
£20.00 |
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Please sing Fernando for me. Donation by Bennny Seannyson on 29/10/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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Really hope it goes well - you are amazing and such an inspiration to know x Donation by Emma Wilkinson on 29/10/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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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 on 29/10/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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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 on 27/10/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Anonymous on 27/10/09 |
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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 on 26/10/09 |
£5.00 |
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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. on 25/10/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Paul Higginbotham on 24/10/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Suggestions: the worm song, oliver and joseph repertoire, vocal version of the Queen of Sheba. Good luck! xxx Donation by Sara B on 24/10/09 |
£15.00 |
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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 on 20/10/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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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 on 16/10/09 |
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Dearest Vanessa, Please sing whatever you enjoy singing most and have fun. Lots of love Uncle Chris & Auntie Ros. Donation by Chris Withers on 15/10/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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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 on 14/10/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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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 on 12/10/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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You are such a star V-love. My song request is La Cucaracha! Keep up the strict training regime dx Donation by Disha Sughand on 12/10/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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We would never have recognised you from that photo, Vanessa, but it's a great cause: have fun! Donation by Barry and Stephanie Pywell on 12/10/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
| * Total raised online: | £610.00 |
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| Offline donations: | £420.00 |
| Mobile donations: | £0.00 |
| Total Raised: | £1,030.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £159.36 |
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