Raised so far: £1,277.00
My story
So...I have just returned to the UK after spending two months researching in India and Bangladesh on the current situation of human trafficking. The survivors that I met and the people that lobby against this modern day form of slavery, where to me, the most inspiring people I have ever met. One of the most shocking things I discovered was that nearly all the trafficking victims are children, young children. They are sold for labour, whether as a camel jokey in the Middle East (preferably 7-9 year old boys), or young girls in brothels in Calcutta (12-15 years old ideally). These children are not only often physically and sexually abused, but from a young age work long hours, with no rest, no days off and no chance to play like 'normal' kids.
"STOP THE TRAFFIK is a global movement working to combat the fastest growing global crime, people trafficking. Around the world men, women and children are being treated as commodities—something to be bought, sold, and enslaved". (http://www.stopthetraffik.org/). I became very familiar with this organisation whilst in the field, and was so impressed with their work that I have decided to help support their campaign in any way I can.
To help support their amazing work, I am pledging to do three things (in order of increasing difficulty):
1. Host a boat party (with the help of wonderful Mr.Turk) with ticket sales going directly towards supporting Stop The Traffik (via donating on this page).
2. Take part in the 4 Desert, Atacama Desert Race in March (voted second hardest endurance event in the world by Times Magazine recently) and generate further awareness and funds
3. Give up chocolate for 70 days, from now till Easter, to raise awareness regarding Stop the Traffiks Chocolate Campaign (http://www.stopthetraffik.org/getInvolved/act/chocolate/chocolate.aspx).
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madness! Donation by Mags 08/04/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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Just seen a piccy of your feet, nice!! Love u xxx Donation by Caz 07/04/09 |
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I hope your marathons went well! You're raising money for a fantastic cause, well done for all your hard work! xxx Donation by Laura H 05/04/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid | |
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Linsell you are an inspiration! I'll join you in your next crazy antic.x Donation by Lauren 04/04/09 |
£100.00 | |
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Donation by Aman 23/03/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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Run like the wind Donation by R Mulley 23/03/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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You nutter x Donation by Jonny 22/03/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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hopefully see you when you make it back?! Awesome work babe x Donation by katy hogarth 21/03/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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Great work so far Nikki! Good luck in the desert!!! Donation by Ed L 12/03/09 |
£12.00 + £3.38 Gift Aid | |
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In complete awe :) x Donation by Jo Christie 09/03/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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Very impressive, you put us all to shame! Good Luck x x x Donation by bexy 06/03/09 |
£20.00 | |
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you are amazing Donation by amy 06/03/09 |
£100.00 | |
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Donation by Maddie 05/03/09 |
£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid | |
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I always knew you were a crazy woman... xxx Donation by Rhi 05/03/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid | |
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xxxxx Donation by Rica 28/02/09 |
£25.00 | |
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Hi Nikki! Donation by James Houlder 20/02/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid | |
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Donation by Maddie 20/02/09 |
£125.00 | |
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: ) you're a star, keep up the good work xxx Donation by Kelly 19/02/09 |
£25.00 | |
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you truly are a delicate balance of amazing and totally crazy, must be gutted about the chocolate tho!!! xxxx Donation by crabby 19/02/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid | |
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Donation by Pete Kerr 18/02/09 |
£25.00 | |
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Such a good cause! Donation by Jennette Brown 18/02/09 |
£25.00 | |
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Donation by jojo 18/02/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid | |
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Your mad for doing your marathons! Also you giv up chocolate, I don't think so!! XXX Donation by Alex 18/02/09 |
£75.00 + £21.15 Gift Aid | |
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If anyone can stop traffic - its you hunny bunny! Black eye or not. What you are doing is brilliant - hope you raise much more for this great cause Donation by Nix Wynne 18/02/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid | |
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Donation by Mitch 18/02/09 |
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid | |
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Donation by Moods 17/02/09 |
£25.00 | |
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Donation by Kruti 17/02/09 |
£30.00 | |
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your a true star!!! keep being lovely nikster!xxx Donation by Sparrow 17/02/09 |
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid | |
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Donation by ajmo 16/02/09 |
£30.00 | |
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You is crazy Donation by Woody 16/02/09 |
£25.00 |
| * Total raised online: | £1,277.00 |
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| Offline donations: | £0.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £182.49 |
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