Karen Hough is fundraising for MAG (Mines Advisory Group)

Karen Hough's Fundraising Page

MAG (Mines Advisory Group) - Cycle Vietnam to Cambodia

on 26/02/2010

Collecting money: Queens Day, Amsterdam

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Team members:

Shima Heydari

Raising money for

MAG (Mines Advisory Group)

Charity Registration No. 1083008

MAG (Mines Advisory Group) is a neutral and impartial humanitarian organisation clearing the remnants of conflict for the benefit of communities worldwide. MAG is co-laureate of the 1997 Nobel Peace Prize, awarded for its work with the International Campaign to Ban Landmines (ICBL), which culminated in the 1997 Mine Ban Treaty - the international agreement that bans antipersonnel landmines, sometimes referred to as the Ottawa Convention. MAG moves into current and former conflict zones to clear the remnants of those conflicts, enabling recovery and assisting the development of affected populations. MAG consults with local communities and works to lessen the threat of death and injury, while releasing reclaimed and safe land and other vital resources back to the local population, helping countries to rebuild and develop their social and economic potential. MAG has worked in around 35 countries since 1989 and currently has operations in Angola, Burundi, Cambodia, Chad, Cyprus, Democratic Republic of Congo, Iraq, Lao P.D.R., Lebanon, Republic of Congo, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan and Vietnam.

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Karen Hough

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Raised: 50%

Target: £2,950.00
Raised so far: £1,486.00

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My story

Dear all,

Renowned for being energetic, adventurous and never been able to sit still, I have decided to put these qualities to a great cause. In February 2010 I will participate in an exciting but challenging charity bike ride through two of SE Asia's most intriguing countries – Vietnam and Cambodia. All proceeds will go to MAG* (Mines Advisory Group) who do an astounding job of removing landmines and assisting in the rebuilding of communities and lives!

Starting in Veitnam´s Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) I will cycle the breathtaking 470 km to Cambodia´s Angkor Wat. With just 5 days in which to complete the trip it'll be a tough few days cycling in such hot & humid conditions. But all the sweat and tears will be worth it if even just a few people's lives are saved and changed.

The greatest challenge is raising the GBP 2950 for MAG! This I can't do alone and so I desperately need everyone's help! So please, please, please dig deeeeeepppppp into your pockets and sponsor me whatever you can afford. Every pound helps! You can donate on line or for those living in Holland you can donate cash directly or deposit it into the following bank account:

Rabobank: 3466 42 957 (KE Hough)

Thank you very much for all your support!

XXX Karen

*In recent decades MAG has been doing tremendous work worldwide to help those living in current and previous war zones. In Vietnam and Cambodia MAG has been clearing away thousands of land mines which endanger the lives of men, women and children daily. MAG also plays a key role in creating social and economic opportunities (e.g. education, safe access to agricultural lands, schools, wells, health clinics, etc) so that local communities have a chance at a decent future. Please visit: http://www.maginternational.org/ for extra information!

	Alle beetjes helpen! Heel veel succes! Donation by Nel de Broekert 20/11/09	£20.00
	You've raised far more than me - but here's a small donation. Donation by Chris Hale 19/11/09
	Offline donaties Dank Kim, Peter, Maaike, David, Saskia Donation by Karen Hough 16/11/09	£50.00
	Succes Donation by Shelley 16/11/09	£47.00
	Succes Donation by Michiel & Daphne 16/11/09	£140.00
	Spin them wheels! You're just over 50%!!!! Donation by Leona en Peter 12/11/09	£20.00
	Donation by Peter Hijzen 12/11/09	£100.00
	...en nu de kuiten in het vet..... Mooi initiatief! Succes! Donation by marijke van laak 12/11/09	£50.00
	Als je van Kopp naar ons kunt fietsen, dan haal je Cambodja ook met gemak! Donation by Leona 12/11/09	£100.00
	Good luck Shima....... Donation by Rav Singh 12/11/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Heel mooi project! Zet hem op! Donation by Helen 10/11/09	£27.00
	Good luck Karen! Donation by David 10/11/09	£10.00
	I want to ride my bicylce Donation by Micha 10/11/09	£12.00
	you go girl !! (and come back) Donation by Leoni de Haan 09/11/09	£35.00
	Good Luck Karen, but I know you can do it. Mum xx Donation by Joan Williams 03/11/09	£75.00
	Go girl!!! Donation by fenneken kiestra 03/11/09	£20.00
	Succes liefie! Donation by Hendrik 03/11/09	£365.00
	Succes Donation by groetjes, Vincent 03/11/09	£50.00
	Succes met fietsen in februari Donation by Jochem 03/11/09	£25.00
	Succes Donation by Sofia 03/11/09	£20.00
	Succes in Vietnam Donation by E van Joolen 03/11/09	£40.00
	Bit different from cycling through Hyde Park, good on you! Donation by Alan Paterson 29/10/09	£50.00
	Sponsoring!!! Donation by H. Klomp 29/10/09	£25.00
	good luck, hope it all goes well xxx Donation by Mike Julie & Daniel 27/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck!!! Donation by Simon Kraushaar 07/05/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Pedal, Twinkle, Pedal...!!!! Donation by Hardy (or is it Laurel??!!) 28/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£1,386.00
Offline donations:	£100.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£29.62

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