For many years I have talked about what an achievement it would be to run a marathon.  I am running my first marathon in Amsterdam on the 21^st October 2007  soon after turning 40.  I will be running to raise money for the Communication Workers Union  Humanitarian Aid Charity ( CWUJA) which is supported by members of the CWU.

CWUHA was set up in 1995 in response to an appeal from trade unionists living in War torn Bosnia, in particular the town of Tuzla.  The first convoy arrived in Tuzla in July 1995. The determination to deliver the aid direct to those who needed it most, cutting out the risk of it falling into the hands of self-interest middlemen, set the agenda for every CWUHA convoy that was to follow

The CWUHA collect medical equipment, food, clothing, toys, and other forms of aid for needy children. Uniquely CWUHA volunteers actually deliver the aid to the places where it is needed the most and this is the CWUHA cardinal principle.

This way, Donors can therefore be confident that their generosity will be translated into aid at the point of need!  The CWUHA is  also unique in that we pay no wages or honoraria. The CWUHA office is also run at virtually no cost because thanks to the CWU and BT we pay no rent, no phone/email bills. All this keeps the  office admin costs way below 5%.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: The CWU Humanitarian Aid Organisation  will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you. So please sponsor me now.