Huw Russell is fundraising for Concern Worldwide, England & Wales

Huw Russell's Fundraising Page

Berlin Marathon 2009

on 20/09/2009

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Raising money for

Concern Worldwide, England & Wales

Charity Registration No. 1092236

Concern Worldwide is an international humanitarian organisation dedicated to reducing suffering and ending extreme poverty. Since the beginning, over 40 years ago, our focus has been on improving the lives of the poorest people.

To achieve our mission we work in developing countries where our programmes comprise both long term development work and responses to emergency situations. We also seek to address the root causes of poverty through our advocacy and development education work.

Concern Worldwide works in 28 of the poorest countries around the world. Last year alone, we worked directly with ten million people to find long-term solutions to extreme poverty.

Concern focuses on five key programme areas: Emergency Response, Health and Nurtition, HIV/AIDS, Livelihood Security and Education. We work directly with poor communities, asking them what would be the greatest long term improvements to their lives.

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Huw Russell

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Raised: 100%

Target: £1,000.00
Raised so far: £1,000.00

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My story

In my 29 years of life I've never really been much of a fan of running (unless it's running after a football, or more likely, the ice cream van).

Therefore, it is with much trepidation that I am entering the Berlin Marathon on 20 September this year. Having had to endure tales of finishing a marathon for a couple of years now from Oliver Dean and Stephen McElwee, and trying to impress my marathon-fanatic boss at work (that didn't work very well), I decided to take the plunge and take on the frankly terrifying prospect of running 26 miles and 385 yards.

I've decided to run for the third world development charity Concern, and would be very grateful for any sponsorship, however modest.

The official blurb - donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Concern Worldwide England & Wales 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.

Many thanks for your support!

	Congratulations on the run Huw Donation by Mathew Hance 25/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Nick & Blythe 22/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	The Berlin marathon - it is all about the wall.....of pain! Donation by Joe Price 21/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done! Donation by Mary Newnham 21/09/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Huw, very good effort! Donation by Ellie & Nick 19/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Huw, All them years of chasing shadows at willows will have provided excellent training Donation by Matt Stanwell 16/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Hi Huw, good luck, like the action running shots. The Gurn face isn't to bad at all really. Best of luck you mentalist! Donation by Joe Buckley + Alison Fakes 16/09/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Run Russell Run Donation by Tom Anderson 14/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Guten Luck. Don't forget to take some wonderful photos on your way round too! Donation by Jonny Jones 14/09/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Just wanted to give you some moral support. GOOD LUCK!!! Donation by Anna Mascaro 13/09/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Don't forget the amyl-nitrate.... if you wanna stick around in Berlin after the race ;) Donation by THOMAS HOLLETT 13/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	I admire your discipline thus far. Good luck! Donation by Kirsten Hyde 13/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	thank you so so sooo much for making my bed on that long sweaty train journey. I just dont know what I would have done without you!! ;-) Donation by Toby Ebbs 13/09/09	£12.50 + £3.53 Gift Aid
	Donation by Benjamin Wright 13/09/09	£10.00
	Just make sure you don't cane too much wheat beer and brockwurst the night before the race. Oh and best avoid the lederhosen. Good luck mate. Donation by David Howard 11/09/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	The Berlin circuit is notoriously flat. Sub-three hours please. Gobble sufficient energy drinks and that should be attainable. Donation by James Collins 10/09/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good luck mate, hope it goes well. Donation by Ben Hall 09/09/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	I want my £ back if you take longer than 4 and a half hours Donation by Oliver Dean 08/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Thanks for making my bed on the Bulgarian night express Huwy x Donation by Nick McGirl 03/09/09	£22.50 + £6.35 Gift Aid
	Ah - you can have double if you stick to a Brendan diet only in the run up to the big day...good luck! Donation by Mark Whiting 03/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	good luck you nutter, no pressure but you must beat ollie's time. ha ha Donation by Kevin Park 03/09/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	All the very best Huw, look forward to seeing some pictures of you in the event. :-) Donation by Jan, Taupo, NZ 02/09/09	£10.00
	G'Won the Huwman!!! Donation by Stephen McElwee 02/09/09	£40.00
	Nearly time for the big race. good luck!!!!! Donation by Tamara Abrams 26/08/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good luck with the run, let us know how you got on. Donation by Janice Lucien 31/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Dude Donation by Tamara Abrams 30/07/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	You're mad!! Good luck Huw, hope it goes well x Donation by Christina Halliday 30/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Huw! Donation by Laura Shields 30/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	All the best Huw, keep in touch Donation by Carol Lim 29/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Pob lwc, Huw. Mwynhau y profiad Donation by Melvyn Amos 27/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£480.00
Offline donations:	£520.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£118.46

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