Lesley Banks is fundraising for Maternal and Childhealth Advocacy International

Lesley Banks's Fundraising Page

Glasgow Women's 10k 2009

on 10/05/2009

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Raising money for

Maternal and Childhealth Advocacy International

Charity Registration No. 1071486

MCAI is a small international charity dedicated to improving the healthcare and survival rates of babies, mothers and children in developing countries. The charity helps poor communities by training the doctors, nurses and local health providers in emergency life saving skills, refurbishing children’s wards and providing essential equipment.

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Lesley Banks

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Raised: 96%

Target: £250.00
Raised so far: £240.00

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My story

The Glasgow women's 10k is exactly 29 weeks after I gave birth to my beautiful daughter Eilidh Janice Banks. Just after being delivered Eilidh had trouble breathing and had to be treated in the Special Baby Care Unit at the Southern General.

We were lucky to be surrounded by experienced doctors and midwives that were able to act quickly to help us but others are not so lucky. I sometimes wonder what would have happened we lived in a developing country. Each year 4 million babies die before their first birthday worldwide and in Africa 1 in 26 women die in childbirth. In some areas that rises to 1 in 8.

That's why I've decided to raise money for Childhealth Advocacy International which works towards reducing those statistics by training maternal health care professionals in developing countries and getting the right equipment and supplies where it's needed most.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Childhealth Advocacy International 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.

So please sponsor me now!

Lesleyx

	Donation by Anonymous 17/07/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Well done Les!! Donation by Lorna 12/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done Les! You did it! We're proud of you x Donation by Jen and Alan 10/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck love the glenbogle team x Donation by Arlene and grant 09/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Lesley! We'll be there to cheer you on! Donation by Faith and Anna 09/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	GO LES!! X Donation by LAURA 08/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Run Forest, run...!! Donation by Jude & John 08/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck Les! x x Donation by Cats & Davie Varini 08/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Wee Les. We know you can do it XX Donation by Mum & Dad 07/05/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Wow, getting back into shape fast, well done. And a good cause too... incredible! Donation by Anna Aaen Stockdale 07/05/09	£5.00
	Congrats!! We are big runners but you are running for OTHERS - brava! Miss you guys - big hugs! Love, Jen & Rog Donation by Jen & Rog Villareal the Americanos! 07/05/09	£20.00
	Good luck ,Love you lots x x Donation by Gavin Banks 06/05/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good on you Les!!!X Donation by Eilidh MacLeod 06/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck honey fantastic cause xxx Donation by Lizz Reeves 06/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	good luck Donation by johnboy 06/05/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£240.00
Offline donations:	£0.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£60.64

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