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Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

I will be taking part in the Great North Run in September to raise money for MRDF. I did a sponsored walk for the charity last year, and wanted to do more to support their work in reaching those in need that others can't.

I chose the Great North Run because it starts 400 yards from where I live and as President of Methodist Conference - from July - I could keep the Sunday free! What am I most looking forward to? The end of the race... and raising money for MRDF, of course. The money I raise will support the charity's work with rural communities in the Waf-Washa region of Ethiopia. Although very beautiful, it has steep terrain and is very cold. Failing crops mean that people had to turn to logging in the forests so that they could sell wood as a way to feed their families.

MRDF's partner is supporting these communities with training so they can farm the land in a sustainable way and generate incomes from different sources. This means more money and a greater sense of security. I hope to visit some of these communities in December, with MRDF.

So, I will do my best to train for the event - much prayer and last minute panic, probably - and raise money for this project! Thanks again for visiting my page. Please dig deep and donate now!

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Methodist Relief and Development Fund

Methodist Relief and Development Fund

Charity Registration No. 291691

MRDF makes small miracles possible for those living in the world's poorest communities through long-term development, emergency relief and campaigning against the causes of poverty.

Donations 32

Dear Leo Well done old bean ! Since you were spotted swimming in the sea recently, are you are now training for the "Iron Man"? Love Fiona & Neil

Donation by Fiona Collin on 21/10/11

Fantastic effort, Mr President. I didn't think you had it in you, so I'm extraordinarily proud of you.

Donation by Char on 11/10/11

Donation by Anonymous on 30/09/11

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

I think you should do it dressed as John wesley next time! Shalom, Phil & Fiona

Donation by P Belli on 29/09/11

Leo, sorry this is late. I'm so pleased that you had a good run. Full marathon next?!

Donation by Mark Bagnall on 20/09/11

Congratulations Leo, sorry this is a little late . I think you did it in wonderful time. Good Luck with the fundraising

Donation by Judith Baldry on 19/09/11

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Hope you are recovering today!!

Donation by Olwyn Morris on 19/09/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

I trust you will reach your target and all has gone well for you today

Donation by Joan Gilbert on 18/09/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Have a good run Leo,. Sorry I couldn't be with you or cheer you on!

Donation by Ruth Gee on 18/09/11

Hope the race goes well for you

Donation by Sheila Gibbon on 17/09/11

 

Wishing you well. Sorry we can't come to cheer you on.

Donation by Elizabeth & Ian on 17/09/11

Have a good run, I'll look out for you on TV.

Donation by Christine Hey on 17/09/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Hope it goes well Leo. God bless, Steve Gill, Rachel and Ruth Dallin

Donation by Stephen Dallin on 16/09/11

best wishes for Sunday .....you'll be in our prayers .

Donation by Linda and Vonah Eccles on 16/09/11

Donation by Martyn Skinner on 16/09/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Best wishes Leo Mary and Steve

Donation by Mary Lloyd on 16/09/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Go for it, Leo! About time we had another Presidential runner, just don't count me in!

Donation by Graham Carter on 16/09/11

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

Leo you are a star! May you start and finish well.

Donation by Ruth Pickles on 16/09/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Run the Race and best wishes but don't tire yourself out!

Donation by Sylvia Fuller on 15/09/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck and enjoy the run!

Donation by Sarah Bennison on 15/09/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Have fun! I'll make it £50 if you beat 1hour 30 minutes!

Donation by Graham Horsley on 14/09/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Keep going with your head up and then when tired down.

Donation by Revd Wesley Fairhurst on 14/09/11

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Very best wishes Leo!

Donation by Janet Davis on 14/09/11

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

Best of luck!

Donation by Lynn Wales on 13/09/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by John Wall on 13/09/11

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£806.00
  • Offline donations£2,940.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£3,746.00
  • Gift Aid£175.44

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