Raised so far: £9,171.00
My story
We're building a house for a family in Gaza who have been rendered homeless since the war in December 2008
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A few weeks ago I was invited to a charity event hosted by Islamic Relief raising money to help the people in Gaza. Always happy to give to charitable causes I went there with the intention of donating £100 - no more, but no less.
The first auction that came up was to built a house for a Palestinian family who have been made homeless by the recent conflict. The audience was asked to guess the average price of a house in the UK, the correct answer was £250,000. We were then asked to guess the cost of building a house from scratch in Palestine. There were lots of guesses, the lowest guess was £25,000. I suppose we were all surprised to find out the actual amount to build a house in Gaza is only £4,500!
Thinking about how quickly and easily I have spent that kind of money in the past, and then realising how warm and comfortable my own home is and how I could provide that, just as quickly and easily, to a family that have lost theirs - I wanted to put my hand up straight away!!
The only thing that kept my hand from going up was my fear of not being able to deliver on my promise that I would make that evening. So, I sat at my table for a few more seconds trying to think of all the resources that I have that could help me raise this money.
Then I had a breakthrough - I suddenly understood that just because I can't think of all the resources I have at that moment, did not mean I didn't have them.
The only resources I need are my friends! Thank you for your support, your generosity and your absolute commitment to making this possible.
Smile - we're building a homeless family a beautiful home.
It's important for us to also understand that not only are we giving to the less fortunate, we are also directly contributing to the development of a nation. This is an absolutely great thing to do for any nation. Thank you all.
Although the target amount of the funds will go towards the building of a house in Gaza, any surplus funds can be used towards any of the below items (costs included):
Emergency First Aid Kit - £150
Family Food Parcel - £50
Water Sterilization & Hygiene Kit - £20
Temporary Shelter - £350
Hospital Bed - £1,000
Baby Incubator - £8,500
Ambulance - £28,000
ICU Ambulance - £50,000
Islamic Relief are known for their effectiveness at ground zero with minimum administration costs or 'red tape'. To find out more about Islamic Relief, please visit http://www.islamic-relief.org.uk/
If anyone is interested in joining us for the 59-mile London to Cambridge bicyle run on Sunday 26 July 2009, please get in touch. The more the merrier! Thanks.
Find out more at http://www.bike-events.co.uk/Ride.aspx?id=196
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Thank you to all the teachers, parents and children at Roundwood Primary School for the donations and help with the charity cake sale. Donation by Neha and Ilsa 13/10/09 |
£120.00 |
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Eid gift for my beloved son, Marshall. Yours Ammi Donation by Tahmina Shawkat 21/09/09 |
£50.00 |
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For the 2nd Home, toward the effort that Marshall started Donation by Zahid Akbar 19/09/09 |
£960.00 |
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Donation by anonymous 13/09/09 |
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For a great cause Donation by Bakia Osmani 31/08/09 |
£20.00 |
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In memory Of Marshall. A friend of a friend. Loraine Ladlow Donation by Furrukh Usmani 31/08/09 |
£20.00 |
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Marshall, you will forever live on,through your enduring charm & kind nature.I am richer for having known you. My condolences to your family. Donation by Monique Anderson 26/08/09 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid |
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May Allah (swt) grant you jannat ul firdous. Donation by Hafsa Mahmood 25/08/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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Donation by gloria dolan 24/08/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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In memory of Marshall. Friends of a friend Donation by Martyn and Ayesha 10/08/09 |
£5.00 |
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Donation by Funmi Tomisin 05/08/09 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid |
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In memory of Marshall Donation by Barbara & Terry Jones, friends of a friend 05/08/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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May Allah Almighty, the most merciful and kind bestow his blessings upon your grave and your soul n all your family n give them sabber - Ameen Donation by Munir Hussain 03/08/09 |
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid |
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Donation by S Qamar 31/07/09 |
£20.00 |
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Everyone is prouf of you Furrukh x Donation by Kajel & Rav 30/07/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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My BROTHER. EVERYONE Should remember you for the Positive attitude you lived your life. Donation by Cos & Cricketers 29/07/09 |
£586.00 + £165.28 Gift Aid | |
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Sorry to hear about the loss our brother. Donation by Zia Ilahi 28/07/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Anonymous 28/07/09 |
£50.00 | |
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Hey Dude - The generosity of your soul, the honesty of your character & love of your heart was boundless. May God Bless your soul. Donation by Malik Ahmad Jalal 28/07/09 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid |
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May Allah bless u and ur efforts Donation by anonymous 27/07/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Richard Olver 27/07/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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In respect of your memory, for a worthy cause, and the impact you had on our lives. Rest in peace. Donation by Tien 27/07/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Marshall, you continue to be an inspiration. I miss you every day, every moment. I am so proud of you. Good luck to your friends today. Donation by Tasnim Shawkat 26/07/09 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid |
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Marshall, you were our only son and our whole world. We are proud of you and miss you. Peace be upon you. Inna Lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'oon. Donation by Tahmina Shawkat, Lt Gen (Retd) Mir Shawkat Ali, BU 26/07/09 |
£400.00 + £112.82 Gift Aid |
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Marshall, Peace be upon you. Donation by Sakina Chaudhury, Azam Hasanji, Mrs M Rahman 26/07/09 |
£150.00 + £42.31 Gift Aid |
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Thinking of you Marshall. See the rest of you at the finish, whatever time that proves to be. Donation by Ben 26/07/09 |
£500.00 + £141.03 Gift Aid |
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This is amazing. Wish you all the best tomorrow guys, I will be thinking of you. Donation by Faye 25/07/09 |
£150.00 + £42.31 Gift Aid |
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Although I only ever knew you though my brother, your warmth & passion for life were always evident.. Rest in peace brother. Donation by Uzma Akhtar 25/07/09 |
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So proud of all the team for their efforts; you're really on the way to doing it! Enjoy tomorrow: we'll all be with you in spirit. Donation by Nisa Akhtar 25/07/09 |
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Marshall, I heard a lot of great things about you from Furrukh. May Allah (SWT) grant you jannat. Great cause, best of luck to the riders. Donation by Nadeem & Erum 24/07/09 |
£120.00 + £33.85 Gift Aid |
| * Total raised online: | £9,171.00 |
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| Offline donations: | £0.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £2,150.92 |
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