Andrew Betts is fundraising for Advantage Africa

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Reebok Bristol Half Marathon 2009

on 06/09/2009

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Raising money for

Advantage Africa

Charity Registration No. 1092719

Advantage Africa supports inspirational people in Africa to overcome poverty and disadvantage. Working in close partnership with determined individuals and community groups, Advantage Africa helps create new opportunities for people affected by injustice, poverty, disability and HIV/AIDS to improve their lives.

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Andrew Betts

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Raised: 119%

Target: £2,000.00
Raised so far: £2,385.00

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My story

Thanks for visiting my JustGiving page. On 6th September I completed the Bristol Half Marathon in two hours and thirty-five minutes to raise funds for Advantage Africa, the charity my wife Jane and I founded in 2002.

It was the first time I had ever entered a race like this. So as you might imagine, I was pretty weak and wobbly after running 13 miles, and quite ecstatic to finally reach the finish line!

I'm really grateful to all my many sponsors who have together raised so much money for Advantage Africa. Your support will help change the lives of people affected by poverty, disability and HIV by restoring dignity and hope to people in need like Tabitha and Nzisa featured in the video opposite. Thank you so much.

For new visitors, this page will remain open to accept further donations for for several months. JustGiving is simple, fast and secure and they won't send you unwanted emails. Your money will go directly to Advantage Africa together with Gift Aid reclaimed if you're a UK taxpayer, saving time and cutting costs for our charity. Thank you again for your invaluable support.

	Donation by Wayne Keenan 16/10/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Andrew. Well done on your half marathon! What a fantastic achievement. Relax and enjoy that great feeling of success. Donation by Jackie Tite 08/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Hi Andrew, I just want to say good luck with the run, I am sure you will do brilliantly. Take care Lisa xx Donation by Lisa Hedges 08/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Hope your legs and knees survived the distance. Love from Scott, Kate, Matt, Tasha & Alec xx Donation by Scott Sykes 07/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Go steady Donation by Margaret Vaughton 05/09/09	£1,000.00 + £282.05 Gift Aid
	Andrew Good luck - you can do it. Bill did Bristol Mar last year! Donation by Win Bill Kennedy 05/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done! Donation by susan heron 05/09/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good luck Andrew, and remember to take lots of fluids on board Donation by Andy Salsbury-Newman 04/09/09	£5.00
	Hope the taper is going well. Look forward to hearing how good it felt to cross the line. Donation by Alison Kennedy 04/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Best of luck Andrew. Best wishes Patrick and Lindsey Donation by Patrick Wolstencroft 04/09/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	We will be crossing all our fingers and toes for you, you superstar, love Vicki Mark Chloe and Ella Donation by Vicki Whiting 04/09/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good luck Andrew - better you than me! But such a good cause. I will be thinking of you on Sunday. Donation by Sally Richards 03/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck. Donation by Hilarie Bowman 03/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Andrew from Kevin, Frances,Matthew & Elizabeth Donation by Kevin Gale 02/09/09
	Good Luck. I was a volunteer working in Uganda, I know how much this will help. Donation by Daphne Mullins 02/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck for Sunday. I'll be cheering you on and hope it all goes well for you on the day! Donation by Fran Jones 02/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Very best of luck, Andrew. It'll feel so good when it's over! Donation by Dick and Sue Bird 02/09/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Good luck Andrew !! Donation by Martina Delany 02/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Go for it Andrew! Donation by John Lewis 02/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by anonymous 02/09/09
	Andrew don't forget FLP>DNF>>DNS. See you at Pipefest - good luck. Donation by John Palin 02/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck Andrew, love from Maggie and Walter Donation by Maggie Greaves 02/09/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Take it easy! All the best Donation by Martin F and family 02/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Andrew & we wish you every success in reaching your target. Donation by Colin & Linda Bridgman 01/09/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Hope the last leg of your training is going well, good luck on the day Donation by Frances Newell 31/08/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Take care, good luck and go for it! Donation by Stephen Blakemore 28/08/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Do hope the training is going well - keep at it! Donation by Brian Betts 27/08/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Wishing you much success in this event! This donation is to celebrate your Dad's 72nd Birthday from his Canadian Friends! Donation by Bonnie Paterson 27/08/09	£20.00
	It is a pleasure to support (if only in a small way) your personal commitment to the people that Advantage Africa support! Bravo!! Donation by Siân Edwards 25/08/09
	We look forward to hearing of your success Donation by Catherine Shore 25/08/09

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* Total raised online:	£1,925.00
Offline donations:	£460.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£521.79

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