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Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: COCOA - Care of China's Orphaned and Abandoned 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.

On the 5th of October (last Sunday) I ran the Great North Run!  & I finished it !!!!! In a time of 2hrs 18mins! I ran for a couple of charities (Marie Curie Cancer Care & COCOA - Care of China's Orphaned and Abandoned). I chose 'COCOA' because it supports a cause close to home for me.  I've added a little bit about the cause, so please read & please give!  For ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’

	Every year, around 30 million babies are born in China.
	As a result of China's 'one child' policy and its traditional preference for boys - hundreds of thousands of girls and disabled children are abandoned each year.
	Many abandoned infants die from exposure. Others are picked up by gangs and used for begging. The lucky ones go to Chinese orphanages.
	Under-funded and under-staffed, the level of care in many of these orphanages is barely adequate.
	Through your help, COCOA can improve the conditions for babies and children in many of China's orphanages, by enhancing their quality of care and providing much needed equipment, medicine and trained staff.

So please give generously!

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