lisa french is fundraising for MAG (Mines Advisory Group)

HOUSES FOR HEROS

Landmine detonation!

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- Lisa & Russ with Pek!

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MAG (Mines Advisory Group)

Charity Registration No. 1083008

MAG (Mines Advisory Group) is a neutral and impartial humanitarian organisation clearing the remnants of conflict for the benefit of communities worldwide. MAG is co-laureate of the 1997 Nobel Peace Prize, awarded for its work with the International Campaign to Ban Landmines (ICBL), which culminated in the 1997 Mine Ban Treaty - the international agreement that bans antipersonnel landmines, sometimes referred to as the Ottawa Convention. MAG moves into current and former conflict zones to clear the remnants of those conflicts, enabling recovery and assisting the development of affected populations. MAG consults with local communities and works to lessen the threat of death and injury, while releasing reclaimed and safe land and other vital resources back to the local population, helping countries to rebuild and develop their social and economic potential. MAG has worked in around 35 countries since 1989 and currently has operations in Angola, Burundi, Cambodia, Chad, Cyprus, Democratic Republic of Congo, Iraq, Lao P.D.R., Lebanon, Republic of Congo, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan and Vietnam.

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31/01/2010

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Raised: 104%

Target: £6,000.00
Raised so far: £6,255.99

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Houses for Heros in Cambodia - Lisa & Russ MAG Cambodia Challenge

We have safely returned from an inspirational trip to Cambodia to build houses as part of a community project for MAG. Russ & I have been building houses for heros - amazing people, whom I share a similar experience in common. They have already suffered much worse than me, and survived a landmine accident, and then are brave enough to agree to be re-trained to return to the mine-fields to clear away the danger for others. Amazing! -they are a real inspiration to me during my recovery.

We had an amazing time, climbed a mountain, showered under a waterfall, and then onto the serious stuff - building a house and detonating a landmine - Yes Really ! - MAG actually let me detonate a landmine! An amazing part of my recovery and an absolute privlige to be allowed to 'press the button' - But VERY SCARY!

Come on, sponsor me - you can't say many people ask you for money for a sponsored Landmine detonation can you?

Each year between 10,000 - 15,000 are killed or injured by a landmine; yet it costs only £15 to decontamniate 10m2 of land.

Many are children, who were born long after the conflict which left their communities littered with explosives. It is so sad they wil not survive the peace.

I may not be able to actively prevent future terrorist attacks, but by supporting MAG in their amazing work, I know I can actually help prevent someone else suffering due to explosives already laid. Please help by donating here, or to our MAG site.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: The Mines Advisory Group 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!

	Just read about your bus ride and wanted to say well done! Best wishes for your continued recovery. Donation by Amanda Cranmer 07/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	well done Donation by Charles Bell . BT Property 07/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done on all your hard work raising money for this charity Donation by Mark Feeney 07/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Lisa, your journey has been an inspiration. You are a true star. Best Wishes for now and the future Clive Salmon Donation by clive salmon 07/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Lovely Lisa - you're a star! Donation by Carey Green 06/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done Lisa, hope the day went well. All the best Donation by Peter Ainley-Walker 05/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	best of luck Donation by Clive Gunby 03/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	I think you are amazing! Donation by Lesley Shearer 03/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Hi Lisa - a brave step and best of luck on Sunday. well done for raising so much for a good cause. Donation by Breda O'Connor 03/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Donation by helen hurley 03/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Go Lisa! Best wishes for Sunday Donation by catherine thomson 03/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Lisa, you truly are an inspiration. My thoughts will be with you as you take that journey. Donation by Marjorie Morgan 03/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	You are an amazing person Lisa - good luck on Sunday, I am sure you'll rise to the challenge. Donation by Kat O'Sullivan 03/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	You've deserve your ticket to ride. Enjoy the trip! Donation by Michael Whybray 03/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Lisa glad to help such a great cause Donation by Sue Glennon 03/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Best Wishes for Sunday, a personal milestone for you. Great work you're doing for MAG. Donation by John Lawrence Brown (BTO) 03/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Lisa, best wishes! Donation by Dave Stewart 03/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Read your story on BT Today - can't make the marathon but wishing you well. Donation by Jayne Robinson 03/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	I have absolutely no doubt that you'll do it, Lisa. All the best! Donation by Shelley Baxter 03/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	thanks for letting us know of the success of your trip - we are all thrilled to know that you are transforming lives and inspiring others. Keep it up! Donation by Tim Woodley 20/04/09	£80.00 + £22.56 Gift Aid
	Well done Lisa & Team, fantastic achievement, great to see the difference you are making. Donation by Aisling Soraghan 15/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	You are amazing. I'm lucky to have known you. Well done, all my love Louise Donation by Louise Shepherd 13/04/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Keep inspiring us all Lisa! Donation by Carey Green 09/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done Lisa, great to hear what you've achieved Donation by Rod Lahiri 09/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well Done Lisa, a fabulous experience & a great cause. Donation by Jacky Hey 09/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Another 10 sq metres of minefield cleared, Lisa. Well done - you must think about writing that book!! Donation by Cheryl Davis 09/04/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Lisa, Thanks For the Cakes!!!!! Donation by Andrew Langton 06/03/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck both, this is amazing! Donation by Liz Marsden 05/03/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck to both of you! Donation by Andrea Scally (G.E Newcastle) 05/03/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Russ and Lisa! Donation by Lucy Bamford and Dave Green 05/03/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£1,255.99
Offline donations:	£5,000.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£348.61

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