Richard Lyons is fundraising for Street Child Africa

Richard's 10K Run for Street Children

British 10K London Run 2009

on 12/07/2009

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Just me!

Raising money for

Street Child Africa

Charity Registration No. 1074832

Street Child Africa is the only charity in the UK completely dedicated to giving the children and babies who live, work and sleep on Africa’s streets a chance at a better life, by offering them vocational training, education, healthcare, baby care, counselling and friendship.

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Richard Lyons

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Raised: 62%

Target: £2,000.00
Raised so far: £1,247.00

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My story

The Challenge: To take part in the British 10K London Run to raise money for Street Child Africa.

When? On Sunday 12th July (not long now) I will join thousands of others on the streets of London. I'll be wearing tightish shorts (but at least not cycling shorts) and no doubt a red face. But it is all in a good cause.

Why? I have supported Street Child Africa for many years, but now, rather than just handing over my well-earned cash, I'm hitting the road. Recently we met with people who actually work in the field with these street children. The kids literally live on the streets, and have no family apart from other children on the streets. Our children have so much, they have absolutely nothing.

Latest news: I'm in training... I've done quite a few runs already. Once back home I take some pain relief so I can cope with the stairs. It's gradually getting easier... 7km is my maximum so far, but the hot weather is certainly not helping. I've taken to doing early morning runs to reduce the impact of the heat.

Donating: Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Street Child Africa 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!

Thanks for your support.

Richard

lyons738@btinternet.com

	Donation by Michael Smailes 21/07/09
	Very impressed Richard and a great cause. From all the Browns Donation by Marita Cunniffe 14/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	1hr 8mins. I thought you said you ran ! Donation by Maria & Kieran 14/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done Richard, London Marathon next year ? Donation by Robert Powell 14/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done Richard. You're officially fit enough to get back on your bike! Donation by Jean-Pierre Lincoln 14/07/09	£10.00
	Assume you are now at home with your feet up being waited upon by your well impressed children. Hope it went well! Did you break 45m? Donation by Brendan R F Conway 13/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	well done richard, missed you on the tour!! Donation by roger jones 06/07/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	breathe and do your best ^^ !! Donation by Araceli Higueras 02/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Hope it is not too hot! What's next - a marathon?? Donation by Morna, Richard & Emily 01/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done! I won't offer to massage your feet after though! Donation by Mairead 18/06/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Well done Richard, you'll do anything to avoid wearing Lycra! Donation by Rob 17/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Thomas and I are well impressed. Good luck! Donation by Monica 17/06/09	£10.00
	I'll go with you.....................in thought!!!! Donation by Ray and Jackie McGlone 16/06/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Great Cause! Break a leg ;) Donation by MG 16/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Udachi :-) Donation by Irina Ons Vilaboa 15/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Now i know why you weren't cycling - you dark horse. Good Luck Donation by Frank 15/06/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Donation by Alan Matthews 15/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good onya mate Donation by Daly & Co 15/06/09	£50.00
	Good Luck Donation by AJ 15/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	A very worthy cause - well done! Donation by Phil Daly 15/06/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	The world record for 10K is 26:17, so you know what to aim for. Donation by Nick M 15/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Richard Donation by Tamsin 15/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	any man who is proud to dress up as a lady on stage and then come back for more is worth supporting Donation by shaun bradley 14/06/09	£20.00
	Because I love you and I love children. Donation by Mummy 13/06/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	What is your target time???? Donation by Denis 13/06/09	£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
	Well done for taking on the challenge Donation by Sharon 12/06/09	£50.00
	Good luck with the run! Donation by Alison (SCA) 11/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£790.00
Offline donations:	£457.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£183.33

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