Elizabeth Tan is fundraising for Refugee Action

Lilla Tan's Fundraising Page

Leeds Half Marathon 2009

on 10/05/2009

Run Forest Run

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Raising money for

Refugee Action

Charity Registration No. 283660

Refugee Action is an independent national charity that works with refugees to build new lives in the UK. With 27 years of experience in reception, resettlement, development and integration, it provides advice and support to asylum seekers and refugees in 10 regions across England.

Page owner

Elizabeth Tan

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Raised: 131%

Target: £1,000.00
Raised so far: £1,310.50

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My story

As you may have noticed, I have not been my usual night owl, wine quaffing, cigarette smoking self as of late. This is because I am in training for the LEEDS HALF MARATHON on 10th May 2009. I had to put that in upper case as I'm still in shock myself. I am running for REFUGEE ACTION. More info: http://www.refugee-action.org.uk/campaigns/destitution/TrueStories.aspx

Despite what the papers may say: many of our clients have no access to public funds including; benefits, NHS support, housing or legal representation. Refused asylum seekers who can't return home usually because it's not safe are not allowed to work and frequently sleep rough. They come into our offices, many are distressed, many with urgent physical and/or mental health issues. Some women have small children; some have been raped or physically abused. All are destitute and fleeing persecution from countries where their human rights have been violated. More info: http://stillhumanstillhere.wordpress.com/

I understand that money is tight at the mo but please make my intense training worth the effort. Come on, dig deep and support me, support people in need.

Your contributions will help me run like Forest Gump on the day!

However small your donation, it will be greatly appreciated.
Below are some examples of how your donations will help:

£5 can provide travel for a destitute asylum seeker to travel to a homeless hostel

£25 can help provide five food parcels for destitute asylum seekers

£40 can help pay for shelter for a particularly vulnerable refused asylum seeker with no means of support and no permit to work

To donate please go to http://www.justgiving.com/lillatan
Alternatively you could Facebook, Twitter, e-mail, call or fax me and I will add your donations onto my sponsor form.

Thank you for your support.
Love,
Lilla. xxx

I endeavour to run all the way round the course.

I endeavour never to smoke again now that I've stopped for over 3 months.

I aim to complete the thirteen miles in under 2 hours.

I aim to be at the pub in the evening.

I will inform you of my finish time.

I will not be doing a lap of honour if I achieve my goal!

Thanks for your support.

Lilla. xxx

07748 110 942

imsuchalilla@yahoo.co.uk

	Well done! You must be very fit. X K & D Donation by Kath and David Russell 19/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	have some more money, because you're ace x Donation by simon croyden 13/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done Lilla! Donation by Axel 11/05/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Well done love xx Donation by jules 10/05/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	good luck lill; sending ya loads of speedy vibes, keep on movin.... Donation by Cathy 10/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Go Girl.... good luck!! Donation by Julie Stafford 09/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	All the best!! You can do it. Donation by Helena 09/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Go Lilla go Donation by Kat 09/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck you crazy lady! Donation by Sara and Matthew 09/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Best o luck hon x Donation by Berny 08/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Happy running! x Donation by Katie Brennan 08/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck, Lilla Donation by Kate Wigglesworth 08/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Run to that pub! xx Donation by Liz Wilkinson 08/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Staggering Donation by Cross 08/05/09	£10.00
	Good luck Lilla!! xxx Donation by Nina McCarthy 08/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Rather you than me. Good luck Donation by Billy McAuley 08/05/09	£10.00
	I think you now reached the target!! Donation by Eltayeb Eltayeb 08/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Lilla - you shoud be over target now Donation by Jill 08/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	That is the spirit girl. We shall be with all the way. Donation by Sekina Dario 08/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Lilla, now more than ever you can make it! hope this takes you a bit further towards the £1000 mark xx Donation by Lyn Adams 08/05/09	£13.00 + £3.67 Gift Aid
	Good luck, Lilla! Donation by Gary Bell 08/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Will be toasting you with a cup of tea in my pjs... Good luck, missus. Donation by Esme 08/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Great that you're running for a good cause - and a big bonus if you stop smoking! : ) Have a great run! Donation by Darrell, Esther & Nat 08/05/09	£8.00
	Good luck Elizabeth,with everthing. Donation by Lesley & Mike 07/05/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Hi! I finally read your letter thingy and noticed how to pay! Good luck! Donation by Jon McArthur 07/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	good luck lilla! and be careful with the victory pints! xxx Donation by Dan n Daisy 06/05/09	£10.00
	Good Luck Donation by S. Hurst 06/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	last minute vibes Donation by Max 06/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck, chuck. Donation by Warren Cooper 06/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	will be thinking of you as I do my abseil, think I got the easier option though! Good luck in reaching your target Donation by Caroline Helal 03/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£1,017.00
Offline donations:	£293.50
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£252.15

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