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Kate Lewis' China Challenge 2010

kate lewis is raising money for The Fostering Network
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on 17 November 2009

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We are the UK’s leading fostering charity and the essential network for fostering. We support foster carers, fostering services and the wider sector to transform children’s lives. We work to ensure all fostered children and young people get the best possible care and experience stable family life.

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Donation summary

Total
£6,502.00
+ £207.31 Gift Aid
Online
£785.00
Offline
£5,717.00

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