melanie johnstone is fundraising for Build Africa

melanie johnstone's Fundraising Page

Moray Marathon, Elgin

on 13/09/2009

Finish of my 100th with fiance Dave

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Build Africa

Charity Registration No. 298316

We want young people in rural Africa to have access to good education and earn a decent wage. We make this happen by building schools (walls, roofs, windows, chalk, footballs, training, toilets and even first aid kits), building businesses (helping to get young people set up with a winning business idea) and building farms. Every day we see that young people can do amazing things. Help more young people to be amazing. Visit www.build-africa.org. Build Africa was formerly known as International Care & Relief (ICR)

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melanie johnstone

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Raised: 208%

Target: £500.00
Raised so far: £1,040.29

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My story

Hello and thanks for visiting my fundraising page!

On the 13th Sept 2009, I ran my 100th marathon, making me the youngest known female to achieve this (hopefully also being recognised by the Guinness book of records, just waiting for them to confirm it).

I decided to make Moray marathon, Elgin, my 100th as it is the closest marathon to where I grew up. I actually went to college in Elgin. For this reason it has a special place in my heart so to complete this(and is reasonable time considering was dressed as a pirate) as my 100th was amazing. Also raising money for two charities that I really want to help, Build Africa and Friends of Jubilee Hospital (which is a small local hospital in the town of Huntly, where I went to school and where they looked after my Granda so very well in his last days) made the day even more special.

A couple of years ago my Granda followed me all the way round the course in the offering support and saying how proud he was of me, I am sure he will be there this year in spirit supporting me again so please donate any small amount you can to help me make him proud again. I AM SURE HE IS NOW!!!!!

Donating through justgiving is quick and totally secure, it's also the more efficient way to sponsor me; Build Africa and Friends of Jubilee gets your money faster and if you are a UK taxpayer, justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

Thank you so much every donation is appreciated Mel x

	Well done Mel, I knew you would do it, we miss you at Esure. Donation by micheal Townson 06/10/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	well done from Matt Donation by matthew pearce 06/10/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	well done smelly!!!!! Donation by Ian Plumridge 30/09/09	£70.00 + £19.74 Gift Aid
	100 marathons deserves a nice round figure. Well done. Particular ref Build Africa. Donation by well-wishing stranger 23/09/09	£176.29 + £49.72 Gift Aid
	congratulations Mel! Donation by Judith woodings 22/09/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Well Done! Donation by Douglas White 20/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done Mel Donation by George 18/09/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Excellent Mel, well done, Ash Donation by ashton Robertson 17/09/09	£7.00 + £1.97 Gift Aid
	well done Mel!! From Marymount Teachers Donation by Lynda Holland 17/09/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Congratulations! Hope you're putting your feet up and having a long rest now.. Donation by Yin-Hai Cheung 17/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	you are such an inspiration, I cant run for the bus!! Donation by Tracey - school nurse 15/09/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	well done mel!!!! Donation by Sonya Pinnock - pertemps 15/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Amazing achievement Donation by Jameson family 15/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Melanie Donation by JO WONG 12/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	All the best for your 100th Mel - Richard & Alison Donation by Richard Fox 12/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Martin Lloyd 11/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Best of luck, Mel! Fabulous achievement! Donation by Inkeri 11/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done, good luck for Sunday! Donation by Catherine G 10/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Run Mel Run !!! Fantastic achievement! Good luck!!! :) Donation by Gosia Krzyzanowska 10/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Lots of luck Mel - we shall all be thinking of you! Fantastic! Donation by Chris Wing 10/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	What an achievement. We are right behind you (not literally!). Hope you hear our cheers from here. Donation by Sue Parfett 10/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Best of luck pirate!!! bring back lots of photos, Judy Donation by Judy Phag 10/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Mel !!!!! Donation by Brigitte 10/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	I cross my finger to you that your legs will be OK. I am not sure if I should hide amount which I sent. I sent you only £2. Donation by Ivana Frousova 10/09/09	£2.00
	Go for Mel!!! Loads of luck Kate Donation by Kate Martin 09/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Best of luck for your 100th marathon! Such an awesome achievement. And you have now reached the 500 quid mark too :) Donation by Katrina Dodds 08/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	best of luck mel for Sunday! Donation by Graham S 08/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done Mel, you're an inspiration! Donation by Naomi Prasad 07/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	such an achievement well done and good luck Mel!!! Donation by Cathy R 06/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done, good luck, see you at the start Donation by Jim McCarthy (137) 05/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

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Gift Aid plus supplement:	£290.03

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