Gary Taylor is fundraising for The Bishop Simeon Trust

Gary to run the London Marathon 26/4/09

Flora London Marathon 2009

on 26/04/2009

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Raising money for

The Bishop Simeon Trust

Charity Registration No. 1016122

The Trust works with the people of South Africa to redress the many inequalities and injustices that remain as a result of apartheid. It supports community-based initiatives focusing on education, training and welfare in places of great disadvantage.

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Gary Taylor

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Raised: 137%

Target: £2,000.00
Raised so far: £2,731.20

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My story

Greetings,

I've taken my personal fitness agenda to a new level - to achieve a lifetime dream, I'm going to run the London Marathon the 26th April 2009! Wooiii!

I'll be raising money for the Bishop Simeon Trust www.bstrust.org - dual benefit! It supports people living in poverty in South Africa. By means of development and education projects, it helps the many who still suffer from the inequalities and injustices caused by Apartheid and its legacy, including those most severely affected by HIV and AIDS. Established in 1989, it is a registered charity with well-known patrons including Desmond Tutu, Michael Parkinson and Sir Trevor McDonald.

South Africa is one of the most unequal societies in the world, with 35% of South Africans living below the poverty line. On top of this, South Africans has the highest number of HIV+ people in the world - about 6 million, or one in for adults. The disease is taking its toll, with the equivalent of the population of Coventry dying each year. This has a devastating impact on the children left behind, who, the Bishop Simeon Trust is supporting. There are currently almost 2 million orphans in, with multiple needs.

The London Marathon is a very important source of funds for the Bishop Simeon Trust's work. Every £1 will provide five HIV+ children with two nutritious meals a day in one of the pre-schools it funds. When I reach my minimum target of £1250, two more care workers can be funded for a whole year.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Bishop Simeon Trust gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

So please sponsor me now! Also, come down to support me on the day!

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Gary

	Well done! Donation by Bart 06/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done bro, knew you could do it and what great support from your peeps.. Had my hands full with new arrival - Orlando...nappies etc will catch up Donation by Kwame 17/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done, amigo Donation by Mike M 11/05/09	£20.00
	Bless-ed Donation by Waljossea 10/05/09	£141.20 + £39.83 Gift Aid
	Congratulations! Well done Gary... I am considering joining you next year :-)* Donation by Jo-Ann Burke 07/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Going forward Gary every time you drink water or sip a Lucozade I'm sure this experience will come to mind. You have a Heart of Gold. Standing ovation Donation by Vaughn Sobers 29/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done babes!!!! sorry i couldnt be there. Donation by Diane Govia 28/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done for keeping going. Donation by Uncle W & Aunty F 28/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done. I have a composed a song in celebration. LOL. Donation by Steven Denton 27/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Sorry Mr G, Thought Mark had added my Tenner! Well done you! Very Proud!! Donation by Evelyn Spillane 27/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	I am so proud of you!! Donation by Anthony Faulkner 27/04/09	£10.00
	Bwoy, Yu dweet!! appi fe uh, chuss mi. wid love xx Donation by Laaaaaarna 27/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done Gary. Very proud of you. I didn't see you on TV but was looking for you xx Donation by Mona Grell (Em's mum) 27/04/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	im so proud of you Donation by arnie 27/04/09	£10.00
	Go on Bro / Uncle G, u know u can do it. Unfortunately Sis can't make it 2 the finish line as i'm going into work 2day, but we'll be routing 4 u! Donation by Sandra & Sanchez 26/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck Gary - I hope you finish without any injuries. Donation by Marcia Ford 26/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Go Gary Go! We will look out for you. Donation by Alison and Padraic 26/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck mate! I'm sure you'll fulfill your dream. Donation by Gary Morgan 25/04/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Run like the wind! Donation by Donald Iain Smith 25/04/09	£20.00
	saw you running yesterday in enfield while on my way to work...good luck with tomorrow! Donation by faycal 25/04/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good luck Gary. Keep on chanting and keep on running! x Donation by David Burke 25/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	All the best. will track your progress Donation by Valentine 25/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done Gary! Enjoy the big day! Donation by Simon 24/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	All the very best for Sunday. Good luck!! Donation by Alicia 24/04/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	good luck mate, a friend sent me your fb group x Donation by Daniel John 24/04/09	£10.00
	Gary, very good luck with it - hope to see you there. Sounds as though the weather will stay good for you too. love & hugs. TONY XX Donation by TONY CARTY - BIRMINGHAM 24/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck! Donation by Alfredo 24/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Best of luck Gary and enjoy the day ! Donation by Dave 24/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Great deed Gary! Best of luck on the day! xx Donation by Aaron Ans-Luseni 24/04/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Just in the nick of time. You always succeed in whatever you do. Love you lots, good luck, you can and will do it. BRAP BRAP Donation by Vanessa Myers 24/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

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Gift Aid plus supplement:	£626.21

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