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The Forgotten Crisis

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDOuk3g3ZmQ

It is estimated that 5,400,000 people have died from war-related causes in Congo since 1998 – the world’s deadliest documented conflict since WW II. The vast majority died from non-violent causes such as malaria, diarrhea, pneumonia and malnutrition—easily preventable and treatable conditions when people have access to health care and nutritious food.

I am embarking on my own toughest personal challenge yet, and will be participating in both the Austrian half Ironman and Canada full Ironman to raise money and awareness on behalf of the International Rescue Committee (IRC), Congo Crisis.  The IRC is a network of first responders, humanitarian relief workers, healthcare providers, educators, community leaders, activists, and volunteers. They work together to provide access to safety, sanctuary, and sustainable change for millions of people whose lives have been shattered by violence and oppression.  They provide humanitarian assistance to innocent civilians whose lives have been destroyed by decades of violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

In response to the recent clashes, the IRC is on the ground in the North Kivu region distributing relief supplies including nutritional supplements, blankets, and clean water to thousands of refugees fleeing the violence.  The money that you donate may help support this emergency response work in North Kivu or else it could enable the IRC to continue their long-term work in other areas of the country, such as our post-conflict recovery work in Katanga and Maniema or the projects to increase children’s access to primary education in South Kivu. 

Please help me to help this forgotten nation.

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Thank you!!

Was exhausting just to watch it!! Congrats!! Donation by Bart 08/09/09  

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Its not long now until 2012! Don't let me down! xxxxxxKVG Donation by kathryn gillespie 02/09/09  

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See you in Penticton! good luck. Donation by sylvain 26/08/09  

£25.00

Good Luck Shel..... Donation by Andy W 26/08/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Hey ShelBell, You're such a trooper! Thank goodness there's people like you in the world to do awesome stuff like this! Good luck! Luv ya! Donation by Charmaine Casorso 18/08/09  

£40.00

All the best Donation by Chris 12/08/09  

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I have no doubt that you will do amazingly and just wish I could be at the finishing line to cover you in a fetching silver number! Good luck xx Donation by Gill Shaw 31/07/09  

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Go Shel go!! You're a braver girl than me. wishing you loads of luck but I know you will be fantatsic. Donation by Fiona Clarke 30/07/09  

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Give 'em Hell...I'm proud of you! Donation by Cpt Mac 15/07/09  

£50.00

Go Team MacPhail! Kick Ass! Donation by Kelvin Little 10/07/09  

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Really looks like fun. If you're mental. Enjoy! Donation by Dave H 01/07/09  

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Shelicopter it's an unbelievable effort and puts my marathon to shame. Good luck and remember the power of proplus and chocolate milk, oh yeah! Donation by David Hellard 30/06/09  

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Go MacNails, you rock, you're my hero - run / swim / cycle like the wind. I know you can do it! Love Jess xxx Donation by Jess H 30/06/09  

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You're crazy!!! but good luck! Donation by Kate Bromley 30/06/09  

£10.00

Good luck Shells. You will do great11 Donation by Holly McLeod 29/06/09  

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Happy birthday and keep going Donation by BenBen 25/05/09  

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You never cease to amaze me MacPhail! Good luck xo Donation by Divs 08/05/09  

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Looking forward to being there with you on the day. I will probably be more stressed than you! Love Mum x Donation by Mum 23/04/09  

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Run hard Shelly! Donation by Jill Popelka 02/04/09  

£25.00

Good luck Shelly Donation by Stathis 09/03/09  

£50.00

This is the ultimate McNails test, I have no doubt you will pass with flying colours ... good luck! Donation by Rich Bourne 04/03/09  

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Good luck Shelly! I am sure you will be great! :-) Donation by Hannah 26/02/09  

£25.00

chapeau to you Shell - train hard! Donation by Al 24/02/09  

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Good luck, Shelly! Donation by Anonymous 17/02/09  

£25.00

You're a maniac - i love it! Donation by anya 17/02/09  

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i'll be waiting at the finish line with jamaica ginger cake and lots of butter mmmmm Donation by po 17/02/09  

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Amazing effort le Mac. The efforts you'll go to chase hotties in lycra and neoprene huh?! Remember, it's flat around the corner... ; ) Good Luck!! Donation by Jem Jem Jem 17/02/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Hey Shelly, I'm sure you'll complete both of your challenges in a very good time. Donation by Ben Bender 17/02/09  

£35.00

So hardcore Shel! I know that training will not get in the way of a great night out in Germany! xx Donation by Lynsey 16/02/09  

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