Raised so far: £701.00
My story
WE DID IT!
After weeks of training we managed to complete The Great North Run and in doing so, with your help, have raised over £600 for Burkina Faso. If you haven't got round to sponsoring us, don't worry there is still time!
Mark completed the race in 1hour 41 minutes and Abi in 2 hours 51 minutes. Our most memorable moments:
Mark "at the start, shaking Chris Hoy's hand and a high 5 with Tony Blair!'
Abi "Mile 11, watching the red arrows whilst stood next to a 6ft green lizard!"
Thank you to all of you who have sponsored us, you have helped make a difference to one of the poorest countries in the world.
Keeing the water running!
Fresh clean drinking water is something we take for granted in the UK but it's a different story for Burkina Faso. Located in West Africa Burkina has a population of 13 million with 60 different tribes and an average life expectancy of just 47 years. A number of years ago money was raised to set up a few wells around the country but these are few and far between and those that are still working are in urgent need of repair.
In November 2008 Glenwood Church is hoping to send a team of people to Burkina to repair some of the old wells and dig new ones. The money we raise from our grueling journey from Newcastle to South Shields will go towards buying the equipment needed to repair old and dig new wells giving as many people in Burkina as possible access to fresh clean water.
Please help us to support Burkina by sponsoring us. THANK YOU! 
Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor us: Glenwood Church 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.
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Better late than never - well done to you both! Donation by Laura Derham 14/10/08 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid | |
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Thank you to all our sponsors! Donation by Other sponsors 12/10/08 |
£160.00 | |
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How fast was that Donation by Abi Rogers 12/10/08 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid | |
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well done Abi, next year under 2 hours! Donation by Mark Rogers 12/10/08 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid | |
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Well done to you both! Donation by Lucy Pitt 08/10/08 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid | |
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Congrats to you both - well done. x Donation by Hannah 07/10/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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Crackers. The pair of you! Donation by Helena Iannetta 03/10/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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Good luck Donation by Nick, Berna, Willem & Janneke 03/10/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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Have a fabulous time, it's a great event... and walking will allow you to sample the Newcastle Brown Ale the crowds hand out! Donation by Paul Blake 03/10/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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Remember...running = warmth. Good luck, and enjoy! Donation by Philip Ponsford 03/10/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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Go on Abi - you can do it! Donation by Catherine Smith 03/10/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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Knew you would do it, Abi! Good luck to you both!! Donation by Sally Williams 03/10/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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Just remember £1.00 each for every mile: good luck to you both! Donation by David & Tess Garnett 25/09/08 |
£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid | |
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Good luck - we'll be thinking about you xx Donation by Liz and Gary 24/09/08 |
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid | |
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Good luck Donation by Lynda (ES) 23/09/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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It makes my knees hurt just thinking about your challenge! Good Luck Donation by Sian 19/09/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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'those that trust in the Lord shall renew their strength - they shall run and not grow weary, they shall walk and not faint' God Bless you up North Donation by Pete and Gill Richardson and scallywags 17/09/08 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid | |
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hills? what hills? Donation by sharon and james 15/09/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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Good luck both! Donation by Emma Price (serenity) 13/09/08 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid | |
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Keep going and we'll see you in the cottage in Jan! Good Luck Donation by Davey Boy 12/09/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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Love the photo! :) Donation by Caroline Garnett 12/09/08 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid | |
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Good luck you guys. Don't forget to stop running when you reach the beach! Donation by Steve, Vicky and Chops 12/09/08 |
£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid | |
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Go for it! Remember the Makis! Donation by phil meade 11/09/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
| * Total raised online: | £701.00 |
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| Offline donations: | £0.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £152.59 |
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