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Dear friend,

Please sponsor me! In October I will be undertaking a challenging trek to Peru, climbing 4200m to Macchu Picchu, the legendary Lost City of the Incas.

I am undertaking this challenge as part of a fundraising venture for the Fostering Network, the charity that I work for. Four members of staff, together with foster carers, will be undertaking the trek. We hope to raise lots of money to help support children and young people in foster care, and to help raise the profile of our charity.

I am putting my own money in for the flights so all the money you donate will go directly towards our work!

Children and young people in foster care are among the most traumatised, vulnerable and troubled young people in Britain. Thousands of children and young people are placed in foster care each year, and many will have to move foster home at least three times. The consequences of such a troubled start in life are clear: young people in care are four times more likely to have a mental health disorder and three times more likely to be convicted of an offence than other young people. 75% leave school with no qualifications and they are also more likely to abuse drugs or become homeless.

The most effective means of reversing these statistics is improving the stability and quality of foster care so that it truly addresses the needs of children and young people. We are making real progress towards achieving this, and need your help to continue doing so.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: The Fostering Network will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

I'm so rubbish and forgot to do this before you left!!! Well done it sounds soooo amazing... can't wait to hear further gossip ;o) xxx Donation by Angie K 14/10/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

That's the target reached - well done!! Donation by Mom & Pops 02/10/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

have an amazing time xx Donation by Eleanor Cooke 02/10/08  

£10.00

good luck, enjoy your holiday :P Donation by Cowan 02/10/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

I wants cocktail umbrellas in my pint... Donation by Hannah Woods 02/10/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck! loads of love Donation by Becky H 02/10/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Mucha suerte! Donation by Pippa 01/10/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Have a great time and don't think about the CRM! Donation by Lucy M 30/09/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

best of luck hun, hope you have a fantastic time and the lost city of the incas is as amazing as it sounds, wish i wascould see it too xxx Donation by Piriya 29/09/08  

£30.00

Good luck, you'll love it, one of the most beautiful places on earth - plus you'll be doing some good at the same time! Donation by Pauline Aaron 25/09/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Have fun! Donation by Darien 22/09/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Very best wishes for a successful trip Donation by John Liz Cairns 21/09/08  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Hey Ruth! The very best of luck for your adventure - we'll all be rooting for you, and can't wait to hear all about it at Christmas time. Take care x Donation by Marie, Stuart and Ollie 18/09/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck. Donation by Ross Campbell 16/09/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Have a good look for us Donation by M and A McGregor 15/09/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Hi Ruth! It's Kim. Great to bump into you in the pub! Good luck with the trek - it sounds amazing. Donation by Kim Woodruff 14/09/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

good luck my lovely, can't wait to go on our adventure to wales or elsewhere!!! Donation by Alex Barr 13/09/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Keep well and hope to see in London end Nov. Donation by Carol and Colin 08/09/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck and enjoy! x Donation by Mike M 04/09/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Hope they have Guinness in Peru ! Donation by Huw Davies 31/08/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Rootle :) Donation by Carita 31/08/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Very late bday present! The trek is nigh 'ey... xxx Donation by Joyce F 14/08/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Sorry - I meant to do this for your birthday but kept forgetting! I am very jealous. Bring me back a llama! Donation by Ruth R 28/07/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Rosalind's birthday present to you - we thought we'd take it up to an even £1850! Donation by Rosalind and bro 04/07/08  

£11.85 + £3.34 Gift Aid

Well done Ruth ...keep going Donation by kate 30/06/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Donation by Nan 17/06/08  

£25.00

Donation by Pub Quiz Fundraiser 13/06/08  

£283.15

sorry the donation is late Donation by rowe cohen 13/06/08  

£250.00

Good luck with your fundraising and even more with the trip Donation by Hazel Halle 11/06/08  

£5.00

good luck,looking forward to seeing your photos Donation by Freda Lewis 02/06/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
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