Hi my name is Jean and I would like to thank you for visiting my fundraising page for WaterAid. 

I completed the London Marathon in 7 hours, 55 minutes and 41 seconds.  I had problems training and although it hurt like hell and I was walking like a zombie for days I am applying to go back for more next year.

Although 70% of the Earth's surface is covered by water, only 2.5% of that is fresh water, most of which is frozen in polar icecaps and glaciers. Of this dwindling supply, the World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that less than one percent is potable, meaning that approximately 0.007 percent of all of the water on the planet is fit and available for human consumption.

Today 1.1 billion people do not have access to clean water and millions are dieing of thirst, and 2.6 billion people do not have safe sanitation.

With the threat of climate change and water levels rising, population rising and the demand for safe drinking water increasing it is vital that WaterAid continues their work. 

WaterAid is leading independent organisation which enables the world's poorest people gain access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene education. We work in Africa, Asia and the Pacific region and campaign globally with our partners to realise our vision of a world where everyone has access to these basic human rights.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: WaterAid 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.

Thank you for taking the time to visit and read my fundraising page, and I hope you'll consider sponsoring me.

Kindest regards

Jean