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:
587%
Raised so far: £881.71
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A little Donation for my Little Laura Quark quark and good luck!! Donation by Quark Quark!! on 05/09/09 |
£10.00 |
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Laura and all you r cousins, what a lovely thing you have done. Congratulations to you all. Love from Kath. Donation by Kath on 03/09/09 |
£5.00 |
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Hi Laura and gang. Hope the climb went well and congratulations to you all. Donation by Pat, Ali & Girls XXXX on 02/09/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Well done everyone, its great to know that people actually get off their backsides and do things especially so worthwhile. Donation by Jenny Hodges on 02/09/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Hope the walk went well, it's a moving story. My wife knows Frances. Donation by John Willcox on 01/09/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Mark would be so proud of all of you. Well done Donation by Pat O'Connor on 31/08/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Hi Laura Hope the walk went well, terrific effort by you all. Donation by Helen Flux on 31/08/09 |
£15.00 |
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Hi Laura - we hope everything went well yesterday - a great deed to commemorate a great guy - looking forward to catching up in Melbourne in November. Donation by The Million Family on 31/08/09 |
£30.00 |
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In memory of Mark and wonder at his fantastic mum Donation by Margaret Hay on 29/08/09 |
£10.00 |
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good luck to all of you mark would be so proud of all you for doing this for caford Donation by adam davey on 29/08/09 |
£10.00 |
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Go guys- what a wonderful experience and Mark will be right there with you. Donation by Maggs - Mums Oz Coz on 29/08/09 |
£10.00 |
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Good luck Laura - you are doing a great thing! Donation by Susannah Foley on 28/08/09 |
£10.00 |
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Donation by Anthony Price on 28/08/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Donation by margaret hayes on 28/08/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Good luck for tomorrow Laura! Will be thinking of you all - so proud of you! Loads of love, Nicola and Huw xxxxx Donation by Nicola Michael on 28/08/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Good luck and send me a picture. Peter Donation by Peter Demmer on 28/08/09 |
£10.00 |
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Mark inspired us all - and it's great you are doing this - good luck (and take care!) Donation by Sally & Geoff on 28/08/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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It's wonderful that you & your family are doing this in memory of your cousin. With your little legs it will be like climbing Everest! Good luck x Donation by Ranall Leckie on 28/08/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Enjoy the ride. Good Luck Donation by Marie Rooney on 28/08/09 |
£10.00 |
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good luck i know marks loveing hands will guide you all the way Donation by Maria Sham on 28/08/09 |
£10.00 |
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Mark was my godmother's son. He was an inspiration and I'm delighted that you're raising money in his memory. Good luck wtih it. Donation by Elizabeth Donnelly on 28/08/09 |
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid |
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Good luck to you all - the whole family are in our thoughts Donation by frank and chris on 27/08/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Good luck! Donation by Liza Clarke on 27/08/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Good luck with the climb Donation by Anon on 27/07/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Good Luck Laura!! xx Donation by Sarah Borland on 13/07/09 |
£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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