Marie Chowdhry is fundraising for Scope

Marie's New York City Marathon Challenge

ING New York City Marathon 2007

on 04/11/2007

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Raising money for

Scope

Charity Registration No. 208231

Scope is a disability organisation in England and Wales whose focus is people with cerebral palsy. Scope's vision is a world where disabled people have the same opportunities to fulfil their life ambitions as non-disabled people.

We provide a range of support, information and campaigning services, both locally and nationally, in addition to providing opportunities in early years, education, employment and independent living.

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Marie Chowdhry

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Raised: 116%

Target: £1,500.00
Raised so far: £1,746.00

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My story

Hey Guys,

Thank you for taking the time to get this far… whether you are able to sponsor me financially or not, please read on to see my reasons why I feel committed to completing this challenge (and trust me it is definitely going to be a challenge!)

Why have I chosen to run?

I like to suffer… only joking, but the honest truth is that I really don’t know. I like a challenge… although I think this one may top the list of those most difficult to complete!

Why have I chosen to run for SCOPE?

This question is a lot easier to answer. SCOPE is a national UK charity that supports people with cerebral palsy, one of the most commonly diagnosed physical conditions in the UK. The condition often occurs around the time of birth when part of the brain fails to develop properly.

I first became interested in the charity after I heard news about their recent campaign “Time to Get Equal”. The campaign focuses on raising awareness of the problems and barriers faced by disabled people in their everyday lives.

It was then that I realised that I too had very little knowledge about the challenges individuals with a disability face everyday. By running for SCOPE I hope to raise important funds to help them continue their good work challenging each and every one of us to evaluate our own perceptions of people with disabilities.

On that note, please dig deep and sponsor me to complete this challenge, every donation however big or small is greatly appreciated!

Many Thanks,

Marie xxx

Ps. Fingers crossed I make the finish line!

	Congrats Marie, amazing achievement! Well done on raising so much as well xx Donation by Becky 23/11/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done, you deserve a bit more! Great charity too. xx Donation by Jessica Balderston 19/11/07	£10.00
	Congradtulations A very impressive effort I am proud of you! Donation by Helen Croton 10/11/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by DRT 09/11/07	£10.00
	Good luck Marie!! Donation by Dominique 18/10/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Humdinger's Chocolate Cake will help you go the distance. Good luck!!! Donation by Joost Hunningher 17/10/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Best of luck xxxx Donation by Brigitte & Alam 15/10/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Run Forest, run! xx Donation by Lauren Hoffman 07/10/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	26 miles- you're mad!! Good luck x Donation by Sarah Wood 05/10/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	well done see we knew you would do it!! Donation by Roy Tedscoe 03/10/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck. Thanks for the diving. Donation by Matthew Toogood 03/10/07	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Go go Marie, you nutter, were all really proud of you, big love xx Donation by Kat 01/10/07	£35.00
	You're a star just to be entering it- well done! Donation by Lesley 01/10/07	£40.00
	Dive Night Donation by Scott Dyball 01/10/07	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good Luck!!! We hope you have a really good run :) x x x Donation by Tania and Ben 01/10/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Go Chowdhry, Go Chowdhry, Go Chowdhry....Good luck Donation by Andy Hough-Smith 26/09/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Dive night..Chowdhry thats £45 now! only £55 more for you know what :) Donation by Khaleel Rajack 21/09/07	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Dive night (friend of Kaleel) Donation by Martin 21/09/07	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Dive Night! Donation by Solmaz Kolahi 19/09/07	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Run...Marie...Run! Good Luck chick! Hope you reach your target x Donation by ROBINSON (Ellie Rawlinson) 19/09/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Dive Night (and good luck) Donation by Matt Tester 18/09/07	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Go girl! Remember it's not as far as our Boston Marathon - piece of cake! You'll storm round :) Donation by John / Beans 18/09/07	£9.30 + £2.62 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Donation by Alastair Roderick 18/09/07	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good Luck! Donation by Dad 17/09/07	£50.00
	Good Luck Maries - Regards Richard Donation by RichardTinworth 17/09/07	£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
	Because Jen told me to - Good luck! Donation by Dayne 17/09/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	You did amazing on the 1/2 marathon, just find yourself a hot South African to run with!!!!! Donation by Jen 17/09/07	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Best of luck for the training and the Run!! Donation by Solmaz 17/09/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Donation by Keara 17/09/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	You'd better make it 'til the end now ;-) Good Luck! Donation by Gwen 13/09/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£1,246.00
Offline donations:	£500.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£262.11

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