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Alex is running in Paris

Alexandre Hecker is raising money for Free Representation Unit
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Paris Marathon 2012 · 15 April 2012 ·

The Free Representation Unit (FRU) is a charity dedicated to providing free legal representation to those who cannot afford to pay, before Tribunals in the Greater London area where legal-aid is unavailable. Founded in 1972, FRU is one of the country's foremost providers of free legal service.

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<p>Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.</p> <p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><em><span style="color: #0f243e; mso-themecolor: text2; mso-themeshade: 128; mso-ansi-language: EN;">I am running the marathon for FRU - the charity I have been working <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp;</span>for since 2011. We represent people (for free of course) who can't get legal aid in their employment and benefits cases. </span></em><em><span style="color: #0f243e; mso-themecolor: text2; mso-themeshade: 128; mso-ansi-language: EN;">Legal aid provides people a chance to get a fairer day in court. FRU is a great charity which h<em>as helped people for over 30 years and also gave me a chance to further my legal training.</em></span></em></span></span></p> <p><em><span style="color: #0f243e; mso-themecolor: text2; mso-themeshade: 128; mso-ansi-language: EN;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">The challenge is pretty big, 42.195Km or ( 26 miles and 385 yards) in Paris, with a couple of miles of Cobblestone!! I am no Olympic runner, before the training I think the farthest I ever ran was 3miles&hellip; but now fueled with your support and the drive to help FRU. I am confident I can do it.</span></span></span></em></p> <p><em><span style="color: #0f243e; mso-themecolor: text2; mso-themeshade: 128; mso-ansi-language: EN;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">So off to your wallet, any donation no matter how small is hugely appreciated.</span></span></span></em></p> <p><em><span style="color: #0f243e; mso-themecolor: text2; mso-themeshade: 128; mso-ansi-language: EN;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">Many thanks in advance for your support</span></span></span></em></p> <p><em><span style="color: #0f243e; mso-themecolor: text2; mso-themeshade: 128; mso-ansi-language: EN;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">Alex</span></span></span></em></p> <p> <p>Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving &ndash; they&rsquo;ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they&rsquo;ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it&rsquo;s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.</p> <p>So please dig deep and donate now.</p> </p>

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£857.50
+ £141.88 Gift Aid
Online
£857.50
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£0.00

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