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My story

 

I did it! I ran the London Marathon on Sunday 26th April. I'd just like to say a HUGE THANK YOU to everyone - you've helped raise a massive amount of money for CORD and the Back Up Trust. It was an absolutely amazing day and when the 26 miles felt a bit too far it made all the difference knowing that I had this support and sponsorship.

Here is a bit more info on the two small charities which I know will use your donations to help make a real difference..... 

My brother was recently made chief exec of CORD, so I'm supporting the work they do in Africa to help people build new lives after conflict. As a result of the genocide in Darfur thousands of children are stranded in refugee camps in Chad. CORD employs local teachers to help 35,000 children to get a primary level education - basic numeracy and literacy skills and many of the children, whose first language is Arabic, also choose to learn French and English. CORD is a Christian charity but it is not a proselytising organisation in any way. This education gives the children hope of a brighter future.

The problem is temperatures run at over 40°C in Chad and they have very few shelters to provide shade from the searing heat. I would like to raise enough money to help CORD provide a shelter and to train a new teacher:

  • £230 trains a teacher to work in the camps
  • £750 buys a shelter for children to study in the shade

Click here for some pics and to find out more about CORD's work in Chad

I'm also supporting The Back Up Trust, which is a wonderful charity based in Wandsworth that supports people who have a spinal cord injury. They run activities such as skiing, scuba diving and mountain climbing to encourage people to regain their independence, self-confidence and motivation following a life changing injury.

The money from this page will go to CORD but they will transfer a share of the total to the Back Up Trust as justgiving is not set up for donating to two charities.

So please sponsor me!

Julie x

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: CORD and Back Up Trust will get 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.

Well done! Donation by Martin Mitchell 02/06/09  

£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid

Well done! Donation by Kevin Madigan 29/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done and look forward to training for the next one! Donation by Lyn Simmons 25/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done! Donation by Vicky 18/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

well run! sorry this is late but your dad says the page stays up for ever! Donation by TishJack 07/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done, Julie Donation by Frank & Christine 05/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done - see you soon :-) Donation by Sarah Jennings 05/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done you! Donation by Li-Ann 05/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

I know I'm a bit late, but well done it's such a great achievement Donation by Nicola P 01/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done you! Hope it wasn't too painful Donation by Amanda Forwood 29/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

well done Donation by Colin Cook 28/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

What an achievement!! those blisters were worth it! Donation by Louise & Andy 28/04/09  

£13.00 + £3.67 Gift Aid

Well done you! Sorry messed up the amount last time!! Donation by Tasha & Hamish 28/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

well done plenty beers and badminton now! x Donation by Jo Addison 28/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done Julie - you did it, so proud of you! Donation by Peggy 28/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Hope you managed to finish! I'm sure you did Donation by Anne 28/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

You were bloody brilliant.. A true inspiration.. now I am excited cos you can drink and party again.. good work me julie x Donation by Lisa T 28/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Great run! Knew you could do it. Now for 2010!! Donation by Andrew 27/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Well done - very impressive blisters! Donation by Wimke 27/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Well done Julie !! Donation by Julie Wakley 27/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Thinking of you right now!! Good luck and enjoy if possible... Donation by Zoe S 26/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

run forrest run! Donation by Mcgeachy 26/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Enjoy the day and catch up with you soon. Donation by Stu and Vick 26/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck and hope you have a top time! Donation by Laura 26/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Ju, you'll be amazing. See you in the pub! Donation by Sally 25/04/09  

£26.20 + £7.39 Gift Aid

Are you going to run it dressed as a black cab? Good luck! Donation by Liz 25/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Respect! Enjoy the day..... Donation by Eilean Cunningham 25/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

I hope that you have a memorable day. Looks as if the weather will be about perfect. Donation by John Hill 24/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Go Julie! Evie said "if she runs as fast as I can she might win"!! Good Luck we'll be thinking of you. xxx Donation by The Jones' 24/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Go Auntie!!!! Enjoy it, especially the Mall. Put the ice cubes in the freezer now for your feet...all pain will pass, red wine helps too! Donation by Brian, Lynda, Joe, Connor, Kieran, and Anna! 24/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
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