Christopher Rodwell is fundraising for Orangutan Appeal UK

Christopher Rodwell-Shah's Page

Bupa Great North Run 2009

on 20/09/2009

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Raising money for

Orangutan Appeal UK

Charity Registration No. 1092640

The Orangutan Appeal UK is a registered charity based in the south of England, dedicated to the rehabilitation and preservation of Orangutans and the conservation of their habitat. The Appeal strives to protect remaining wild populations of orangutans by providing support and funding for projects across Malaysian and Indonesian Borneo; and by raising awareness of the plight of this great ape across the globe. The Appeal is also authorised to support the Famous Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre.

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Christopher Rodwell

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Raised: 183%

Target: £200.00
Raised so far: £366.00

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My story

Thanks very much for visiting my fundraising page.

I have entered myself to compete in the Great North Run this year. It takes place on Sunday 20th September. I admit, it's a lot of effort just to try and get on TV. As with all these things, it's nice to raise some money during the training process and I have decided to make the 21097.5 strides in aid of the Orangutans of Malaysia.

Why? Well, about three years ago I visited the Orangutan sanctuary in Sepilok, Borneo. I was impressed with the work they were doing there, helping young orphaned orangutans learn basic life skills to prepare them for a return to the wild. It's a long and costly process, but it is essential for the survival of this beautiful species in times where the palm oil industry is destroying so much of their natural habitat.

You can find out more at: http://www.orangutan-appeal.org.uk/sepilok-rehabilitation-centre/.

I understand that this charity may not be deemed as universally important compared to other charities, but if you can find it in your heart to make a small contribution then I believe these little orange apes would be very grateful.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Orangutan Appeal UK 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.

.....And that's it, I am now in the final week leading up to the event. Training is over. Injuries have so far been avoided. Fingers crossed I don't miss the bus on Sunday!

Gabreselassie is my hero.

	Donation by Suresh Shah 22/10/09	£10.00
	Congratulations Forrest! Donation by Su 19/10/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Hey Chris, congrats on such a fantastic run!! Cant believe your time, you must be super fit!! Donation by Denbigh O'Keefe 22/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	dhyan rakhjé né thaki ni jhato. saru kam kuriné sajo ghuré avijajé Donation by Ba 19/09/09	£25.00
	Hope you're better at running than at tennis… (Sunj & Raj) Ignore them - Good Luck! (Minamasi) Donation by Sunj, Raj and Minamasi 19/09/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Trying to figure out which side of the family you get your energy from ... we've figured out the insanity and looks aspects :-) Good luck. Donation by Mum & Dad 19/09/09	£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid
	SEE YOU AMONG THE FIRST BATCH AT THE FINISH. BEST OF LUCK Donation by NIRU & SHANTI 18/09/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck with the run!! We'll be watching... Donation by Perry + Sue 17/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Happy Running Fella! Donation by Scott Dudley 16/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	I expect to see blisters! Enjoy!! Donation by James P 16/09/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Good Luck! Donation by The Grandparents 15/09/09	£15.00
	Best of luck.... Donation by gordon nobbs 15/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Chris!!! Expecting you to run in an orangutan suit! Donation by Shyam 15/09/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Looking forward to seeing you at the front of the pack. Donation by Christopher Harper 15/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Hope you can get a lot of bananas for this! Donation by Pete Dixon 15/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good on you, those little monkeys deserve better! Donation by Stuart Latimer 26/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Rodwell Ran Rapidly for Rogue 'Rangutans - Resplendant! Donation by Colin Booth 04/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Chris. Run like the wind! Expect to see you doing the Edinburgh Marathon soon... Donation by Greg & Ruth 26/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Best of luck Chris! Donation by Lotty and James 24/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Best of luck... Donation by Laura, Andy, Charlie and Evie xx 21/07/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	I'll have to get your running wildly around the tennis courts soon to help your training! Good luck. Donation by Sarah B 21/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Donation by Phil & Lats 20/07/09	£10.00
	good luck Donation by Fiona Dow 20/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Lots of luck Chris (you look so cute in your photo too) Donation by Maeve and Ben 19/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£366.00
Offline donations:	£0.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£86.31

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