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Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

For my birthday this year I wanted to give folks the chance to give to someone who was a little more in need than me. If you'd like to wish me a happy birthday this year by giving to charity instead of something a bit more traditional*, then please read on.

The Disasters Emergency Committee (working through Oxfam, British Red Cross, Save the Children, age uk, Plan, actionaid, Merlin, tearfund, Concern worldwide, Islamic Relief, Christian aid, care, CAFOD and World Vision) do great work to respond to terrible events worldwide, as all of those charities did for the Pakistan Floods and Haiti Earthquake appeals.

They're now running an appeal for the East Africa Crisis which your gift will help towards. For more information about the East Africa Crisis, see the DEC's website:

http://www.dec.org.uk/appeals/east-africa-crisis-appeal

The worst drought in 60 years in parts of East Africa and ongoing war have led to a widespread famine, and more than 10 million people in Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, and South Sudan are in need of food, water and emergency healthcare.
The minimum donation on JustGiving is £2. That could buy me:
- A birthday card
- A Krispy Kreme donut (nom)
- A giant packet of Skittles
- A packet of wrapping paper
- Half a pint (in Moseley. Probably)
Or if you give just £2 to the East Africa appeal instead...
...If we could reach a target of 
- £25, that could provide safe drinking water for about 400 people.
- £50 could provide vaccinations for 2,000 children.
- £95 could supply 20,000 water purification tablets to help families get clean drinking water.
 - £100 would provide emergency food parcels to feed 100 families in Kenya and Somalia.
I always believe that every little helps, so any thought is very gratefully received.

Thank you.

Laura

xxxxx

You can donate through this page, and now you can also donate £5 from your mobile phone bill by texting the word CRISIS to 70000.

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.


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Disasters Emergency Committee

Disasters Emergency Committee

Charity Registration No. 1062638

At times of overseas emergency, the DEC brings together a unique alliance of the UK's aid, corporate, public and broadcasting sectors to rally the nation's compassion, and ensure that funds raised go to DEC agencies best placed to deliver effective and timely relief to people most in need.

Donations 9

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A (very) belated happy birthday to you!

Donation by Dave W on 28/08/11

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Happy Birthday Laura!!!

Donation by Jodie Walker-Haywood on 13/08/11

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Happy Birthday

Donation by Matthew King on 12/08/11

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Great idea! Hope you have a happy birthday.

Donation by Mel Weaver on 12/08/11

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Super idea! Happy Birthday! Here is my present to you :)

Donation by Clare Huxley on 12/08/11

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Hello! This is instead of the birthday card we would otherwise be sending you. This page is a lovely idea! Have a great day x

Donation by Anna & Spencer on 11/08/11

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Donation by Emily Payne on 11/08/11

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You always were hard to buy for, this is much easier!

Donation by Ant on 11/08/11

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Donation by Anonymous on 01/08/11

Donation summary

  • * Online donations$139.19
  • Offline donations$0.00
  • Text donations$0.00
  • Total raised$139.19
  • Gift Aid$34.80

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