Thank you for visiting my fundraising page.
As some of you may know, in January this year my wonderful cousin Mark died.
Mark was adopted by my aunty and uncle when he was 6 years old, and when he was about 12 years old was diagnosed with muscular distrophy, and spent much of his 34 years in a wheel chair. But this NEVER stopped Mark doing anything. Thanks to his incredible energy, sense of humour and wonderful parents, Mark never missed out on anything. He was always going off for weekends in Europe, days out with his friends (particluarly his weekly Tuesday shopping trip to HMV in Croydon) and had a great love for music and art. . . and scantliy-clad ladies!!
But Mark's great passion was for justice and the right for human life, which is why he felt so strongly about the developing countries, and was such a great supporter of CAFOD.
This charity raises money for the poorest people and works to make things fairer for people who's lives have been full of injustice - just because of where they were born. This charity fights for the people who are suffering because of the greed of richer countries, diseases, lack of fresh water and things we take for grante every day.
On Friday 28th August I will be doing something VERY un-Laura like! I will be sporting a pair of shiny white trainers (I promise they will be shiny, as I can't remember the last time I wore a pair!), and along with about 15 of my cousins, will be climbing Mount Snowdon in Wales, in memory of Mark, and as a tribute to him, raising money to help people who are too hungry, too sick, and too weak to help themselves.
Please give as generously as you can, and I promise to take photos to show proof that I actually did this (for those of you who cannot believe I can do it!!). Just to give you an idea of what your money can do to help, £100 is enough to train a midwife in Bangladesh and help reduce infant and maternal mortality.
Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Catholic Agency For Overseas Development gets 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.
Thank you for your support
Raised:
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Raised so far: £881.71
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Start early as with your small legs it will take you 10 hours. Put a piece of paper on the end of a toothpick as your flag when you reach the top. Donation by Big Brother (not the reality show) on 11/07/09 |
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Good Luck! Donation by Ken Wan on 10/07/09 |
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Go Laura! Good Luck Hon Donation by Finola Scallan on 09/07/09 |
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What a great cause Laura! Good luck. xxxx Donation by Polly Green on 09/07/09 |
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A good cause.These boys do so much and so much good in their short life . They are very precious. Donation by Caj D'Cruz on 09/07/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Good luck Laura Lou! xx Donation by Rosanna Singler on 09/07/09 |
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I want to see neon sweat bands and full tracksuit! Well done little one! xxxx Donation by Lois on 09/07/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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For such a great cause and to a lovely person :) go team laura x x x Donation by christopher sawyers on 05/07/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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You don't need any luck... your gonna do great!! :) Good on ya lil1!! X Donation by Louise Maynard on 30/06/09 |
£10.00 |
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Good luck sweetpea - hope you double your total! Donation by Alex Doyle on 29/06/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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That's great - good luck! Donation by Navida Jiwani on 28/06/09 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid |
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Good luck for your expedition!!! Donation by Teresa Rapaglia on 28/06/09 |
£5.00 |
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good on ya Laura Donation by Laurie Bell on 28/06/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Good luck sugar :) im so very grateful that i got to meet Mark at the navitiy play. What a lovely and worthwhile cause xxx Donation by Donna Marie & Ray xxx on 26/06/09 |
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid |
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Hi Laura - good luck with it. Donation by Ilse Mogensen on 25/06/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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1085m plus a few extra just in case you forget your lippy or stilletos!! Very proud of you for doing this, as would your cousin be! X Donation by Nicola Warren on 25/06/09 |
£15.00 |
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Well done Laura Donation by Mike Stewart on 24/06/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Wow - Good luck Laura! Donation by Mintra on 24/06/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Donation by James on 17/06/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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awoooooooga Donation by kris akabusi on 16/06/09 |
£10.86 + £3.06 Gift Aid |
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You will be walking 1085 metres which is roughly 2/3 of a mile. Roughly. I shall say one thing b4 I bid you farewell. Bona fortuna a capite ad calcem! Donation by David Ansell on 15/06/09 |
£10.85 + £3.06 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Joanna Coates on 14/06/09 |
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Good work Laura! Good luck you little legend! X Donation by Bill on 14/06/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
| * Total raised online: | £706.71 |
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| Offline donations: | £175.00 |
| Mobile donations: | £0.00 |
| Total Raised: | £881.71 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £154.20 |
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