Raised: 78%
Target: £1,000.00
Raised so far: £780.00
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My story

 

Hi there, I am on a mission to raise money for ASTI in Uganda where there is a pressing need for a rehabilitation centre to support victims of acid attacks. It's quite shocking what some people can do to others - the suffering can be intense, it often will last a lifetime. The photo, taken on my visit in November 2008,  shows what happened to Zulaika when she was attacked. The intended victim of  the revenge attack was her husband but the perpetrator needed to get rid of the acid so threw it a Zulaika.  She has recently had to return to hospital for further skin grafts. While in Kampala neither she nor her mother are working so the family suffers financially.  Muhammed works at ASFU as a tailor making pressure garments but it took him all his savings and four years to get justice. Muhammed suffered physical pain and stigma from local people, former friends and family.  ASFU was not around at the time so he really appreciates what help is now provided by ASFU. The rehabilitation centre will provide more sustainable help for help more survivors. 

Helen Matthew and I raised money in 2008  running in various 10K and half marathons; I am  running again in 2009 so please give your support. for the Edinburgh, Leeds and Manchester 10K in May and June. I have survived the challenges of the Edinburgh run as seen on Channel 5 TV, next is Manchester on 17th May, following in Gabriel  Haile Selassie's wake with 30,000 others. 

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It's also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Acid Survivors Trust International 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!

Good work Moira x Donation by Lesley G 03/10/09  

Well done, Moira Donation by John & Helen Beattie 15/06/09  

I'm impressed. Well done Moira Donation by Martin Oldridge 28/05/09  

tanti auguri Donation by arnold 22/05/09  

Well done for Edinburgh and Manchester good luck for Leeds! Donation by Martin 20/05/09  

well done you, what energy, a good cause. Donation by Anne Mackellar 16/05/09  

Don't stop Moira. Keep up the good work. Donation by Tony Leigh 12/05/09  

Great energy and commitment - good luck Donation by Anita Rayner 12/05/09  

Wishing you continued success Donation by Graham and Mandy Lloyd 11/05/09  

Well done, Moira! Donation by Jenny J 07/05/09  

Moira - You will succeed - well done Donation by Phil White 07/05/09  

Great Day! OK for Tax Gift Donation by Angus 05/05/09  

Good Luck Moira Donation by Gwilym Jones 05/05/09  

Good Luck Moira - a great cause Donation by Linda Hammond 03/05/09  

Hope you reach your target Donation by Chris Barnwell 01/05/09  

Go for it!! Donation by Georgina Mills 30/04/09  

Best wishes for your continued good work Donation by Tony W. 29/04/09  

kol hakavod Donation by arnold 27/02/09  

Very best wishes. An ounce of help is worth a ton of pity. Donation by David W 05/02/09  

keep going it is very worth while Donation by Pat M 28/01/09  

For your hard efforts and the beautiful cards you brought me back from Uganda! Donation by Rajpreet 30/12/08  

Good luck in Uganda Donation by Colin P 27/10/08  

Well done for raising this area of concern. Donation by Jenny 16/10/08  

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* Total raised online: £620.00
  Offline donations: £160.00
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £133.97

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