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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.

hope you meet that dead fit guys like those 2 in that motorcycle diaries movie! Donation by Ro 23/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

not much money but huge amounts of envy and of course good wishes. enjoy! Donation by Raina 28/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

You'll be my high-altitude hero. Have fun. Donation by Malcolm Phillips 25/04/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Nice timing Donation by Suzanne Burge 25/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

A bit of netball should help with the training! Good luck. Donation by Fiona H 25/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

If you don't come back I'll come after you! Donation by Andrew Forrester 25/04/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck Ruth! Donation by Joely Harper 25/04/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Have a good time & best of luck! Donation by Venus 25/04/08  

£20.00

go for it lady, live the dream! Enjoy the views xx Donation by luna 20/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Thanks for sponsoring me too! Donation by Sarah 16/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Can't wait to hear the stories! Donation by Katy 01/04/08  

£10.00

Good luck!!! Wish I was going with you! Donation by Lynne Clarke 01/04/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good Luck Ruth - dont forget the frizz ease Donation by imogen 01/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

You're amazing Ruth, and it's a bit weird donating to the charity I used to work for! Donation by Lucy Abercrombie 31/03/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Sounds like an awesome adventure and for a great cause - have fun! xx Donation by Caz 23/03/08  

£15.00

Best of luck Rootle sorry we can't go with you, have a great time Donation by Adam and Lucy 21/03/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Hope this helps you to meet your goal! Donation by The Cranes and the Doucettes 04/03/08  

£150.00

amazing venture: good luck! Donation by tree 20/01/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck on this worthy effort! Donation by sally and john 18/01/08  

£100.00

Way to Go! Donation by Trish & John 17/01/08  

£50.00

Donation by Dan 06/01/08  

£20.00

good luck and take care Donation by sheila 06/01/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Have a spiffing time in Peru, say hello to Macchu Picchu for us and good luck on your journey! Donation by Tracey and Charlie 27/12/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Paige and Mike 27/12/07  

£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid

good luck come back safely Donation by Derry 27/12/07  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

good luck on your wonderful travels Donation by Nan 27/12/07  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

With love at Christmas from M&P, Omi & Fred Donation by Mom & Pops 24/12/07  

£155.00 + £43.72 Gift Aid

hi sis, hope this helps Donation by bro 02/12/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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