Debra Waddell is fundraising for The Gambia Horse And Donkey Trust

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Flora London Marathon 2009

on 26/04/2009

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Raising money for

The Gambia Horse And Donkey Trust

Charity Registration No. 1096814

The charity helps to reduce extreme poverty in the rural areas by increasing the productivity of working horses and donkeys through welfare and management training. It provides basic veterinary assistance, teaches in schools and to farmers groups, and provides scholarships for paravets at college level.

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Debra Waddell

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Raised so far: £1,296.90

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My story

After 4hrs 20mins (and 10 secs) I managed to cross the finishing line - what a welcome sight! The experience (which in retrospect was great fun but seemed like torture at the time) was made all the more worthwhile in the knowledge that the money raised would be going to 2 wonderful charities - I can really appreciate what those poor, hot, working donkeys and horses have to put up with every day.

I didn't notice many of the London sights - just the mile markers and the fantastic crowds...and not forgetting Batman, Bananaman, Elvis and The Stig who overtook me at high speed at various stages !! The trainers are resting (for now) and the legs are almost fully recovered....the feet may take a little longer (not a pretty sight!).

To date the total sum raised for both charities has just topped £2,000 and more money is still coming in. It's not too late if you still want to donate - this page will be active until the end of July. THANK-YOU ALL VERY MUCH FOR YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT- it is hugely appreciated. I will be in touch with all of you individually very soon.

Debbie Waddell (I ran under my married name to add to confusion!)

The Gambia Horse and Donkey Trust is a small charity that works hard to improve the health and welfare of the horses and donkeys in this small, poor African country. I have been out to The Gambia to help to train the paravets and to see the work that the charity does. The Gambian villagers rely on these animals for their living - horses and donkeys are truly the little white vans of Africa. The charity is doing a wonderful job to educate the owners of the horses and donkeys how to look after them better and to provide basic veterinary treatment and preventive healthcare. I was born in Africa and being able to give a little something back to the people and animals means a lot to me. Any donations, however big or small, I know will be put to good use by the charity.

	Donation by Anonymous 22/06/09	£125.00
	Donation by offline sponsors 03/06/09	£283.50
	very well done - still a great time !! Donation by Ann, Kurt, Erika, Mark and Josh 03/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Hope you didn't slip on the speeding banana skin Donation by Mo Walsh 21/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Offline sponsors 16/05/09	£260.00
	well done! Donation by kp 07/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Hope all went well Debbie. Will check with your Mum and Dad Donation by John and Susan Wilson 03/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	kept that a bit quiet didn't you! Donation by nic and gareth 28/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Best of luck, from the crew at Aker Solutions Donation by Jeff Langford-Aker Solutions 28/04/09	£100.00
	Go easy on the BTZ! Donation by Brian Cox 27/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	all the best you can do it Donation by eila&rob 27/04/09	£25.00
	Hope it went well. Donation by Marie and James Cooper 27/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Go you! will keep fingers crossed. am very impressed.xk Donation by katiebyamcook 26/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Looking for you on the TV right now! Go girl! xxx Donation by Rach 26/04/09	£26.20 + £7.39 Gift Aid
	I am so impressed., I couldn't do it! Really good luck. Donation by Rob and Rob McMeeking 25/04/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Go Debs go! I recommend lots of vaseline and a good sports bra! And a bit of donkey-like stubborness! Donation by Rach C 25/04/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Good luck! Donation by Chris P 25/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Go Debs!! You can do it!! xx Donation by Chris and Dale 25/04/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Hope it goes well! Donation by Claire 24/04/09	£10.00
	All the best Donation by Kish from Bonny 24/04/09	£15.00
	Good Luck !!!! Donation by Maria Clark 24/04/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	You never cease to amaze us!!! Donation by Rita Buckley 23/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done Debbie, you are always 'up to something' good luck Donation by Phyllis 23/04/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	good luck Donation by wayne malouin 22/04/09	£10.00
	Donation by Lyn Davies 22/04/09	£10.00
	Good luck honey! x x Donation by bruce 22/04/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good luck Deb x x Donation by Mandy Griffith 22/04/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Yes we can!! Donation by Margaret and Cindy California 22/04/09	£13.00
	remember and clip your hooves before you run...and apply the vaseline to the appropriate places...bruce Donation by the whiteside gang 21/04/09	£26.20 + £7.39 Gift Aid
	You dont know me but Good luck and well done for helping and supporting this fantastic charity x Donation by Vicki Miller 21/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£1,256.90
Offline donations:	£40.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£107.29

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