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Katie and Ol's New York City Marathon 08

Oliver Price is raising money for Africa Foundation

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ING New York City Marathon 2008 · 2 November 2008 ·

Africa Foundation works with local organisations (NGO's) in Africa to ensure that children have access to their basic necessities. We achieve this through sustainable development projects. It works with locally established homes and schools, for street and orphaned children of Uganda, on sustainable development projects that fit well in their community. These projects fund the provision of food, water and health care for the children. They also provide vocational training skills in farming and crafts and empower the staff and children with a feeling of independence.

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Hi everyone,

Thank you for visiting our page.

On the 2nd of November at 10.20am we will be taking part in The ING New York City Marathon winding through Staten Island, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, and finishing in Central Park, Manhattan (we hope!).

In testing ourselves to the limits of human endurance we are trying to raise £2000 for Africa Foundation. A childrens charity focussed on education, healthcare, and Income-Generating Activities (IGA's) in Uganda.

Your money could help orphaned and vulnerable children receive a nutritious daily meal, or fund the construction of boreholes and rainwater tanks to save children facing backbreaking treks to collect water. In communities devastated by HIV/AIDS Africa Foundation continues to provide primary health care centres, family planning and AIDS awareness.

Donating through justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor us: Africa Foundation for Uganda 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. Also please note 100% of your donation goes to Africa Foundation. (We have funded the trip ourselves).

Please donate whatever you can now. Not only will it have a big impact on these kids' lives but it will really help when we hit the wall at 20 miles and our legs turn to jelly to know how much the last 6.2 miles are worth!

Thank you, we really appreciate your support!

Katie and Ol. xx

Marathon completed - it was incredible.

Ols finished in 3h55m26s and Dad and I crossed the line together in 4h54m15s.

A FABULOUS EXPERIENCE - thank you all so much for the generous donations!!

Katie xxxxx

Donation summary

Total
£2,163.00
+ £484.56 Gift Aid
Online
£2,058.00
Offline
£105.00

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