My story

Hello and thanks for visiting my fundraising page!

POST - EVENT UPDATE!

Thanks so much to everyone who has sponsored me so far! Guess what? You still can! Read on below to see why I decided to run for TASK BRASIL.

But just to let you know, it went really well on the day, I ran the whole way and didn't stop or drop to a walk once (my main goal!) and completed the gorgeous 10k course in 64 mins and 11 seconds - I was very pleased with myself!

If however you don't think that that was very good, go to http://www.justgiving.com/richardashby to sponsor my boyfriend instead who completed his first ever 10k in 45 minutes and 12 seconds (freak).

I'm updating this page now on Monday - blimey I ache all over - please don't let the pain have been in vain!! Follow the links below, and thank you for your support.

Ruth x

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I ran my first ever 10k in London's Hyde Park on 20th July to raise money for Abandoned Street Kids of Brazil Trust - Task Brasil.

In May, when I started this page, I'd just come back from a trip to South America, including Rio de Janeiro. Lots of people come back from longer and more involved trips having witnessed first hand the poverty of Brazil's street children and wanting to do something to make a difference. I returned from my short holiday having witnessed the wealth of the other half and it's the juxtaposition that made me want to raise as much as I could. Imagine seeing a child begging in Chelsea. We only saw one child living rough because the streets of Ipanema where we were staying were lined with expensive houses behind security gates and shiny glass shop fronts. Seeing him curled up asleep one night on a piece of cardboard outside our hotel made up my mind to do something to donate to a charity that would help him. 

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

For more info on their work see http://www.taskbrasil.org.uk/about/ 

Thanks for your support because anything you can give will help these children!

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Abandoned Street Kids of Brazil - Task Brasil

Abandoned Street Kids of Brazil - Task Brasil

Charity Registration No. 1030929

Task Brasil’s mission is to provide: 1. socio-educational projects to help disadvantaged young people have better prospects in life. Vocational training, educational, cultural and social activities will enhance their formal education. 2. assistance and guidance to our ex-residents and their family.

Donations 23

Well done for not walking- am v impressed!

Donation by Sarah B on 24/07/08

£5.00

Sorry for delay - have been away. Well done!!

Donation by Emily on 24/07/08

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

well done, Ruth!

Donation by James on 23/07/08

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Mwhahahahhahahahhahaha

Donation by Mark on 22/07/08

£10.00

Did you beat Richard?

Donation by David B on 20/07/08

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck - sorry I cant be there to run with you... am sure you'll do great! xx

Donation by Pipadedoda on 17/07/08

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck

Donation by Carl on 17/07/08

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck! X

Donation by Ellie on 15/07/08

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

If you win I'll double it!

Donation by Debs on 14/07/08

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck!

Donation by Jon on 14/07/08

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Ruth! Rooting for you

Donation by Lucy on 28/06/08

£15.00

Good luck, especially make sure you beat Richard!

Donation by Chris on 21/06/08

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Ruth. Hope you make your 'personal target' for the time

Donation by Cath on 16/06/08

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Yay, running!

Donation by Hannah on 09/06/08

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Will double it if you get under an hour! Good luck!

Donation by Alex on 09/06/08

£15.00

+ £4.23 Gift Aid

Good luck!

Donation by Elliot on 03/06/08

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

That's one long run you're doing... Good luck!

Donation by Vid on 03/06/08

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck! Lets get running at lunch time : )

Donation by Hayley Pulford on 02/06/08

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

Donation by Val on 01/06/08

£20.00

Good luck, hope you enjoy the run

Donation by Kate on 31/05/08

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

Good Luck!

Donation by Richard on 30/05/08

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck, love - yeah, we could certainly train together...or go for a drink...up to you!!

Donation by Louisa Chadderton on 30/05/08

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

Good on you!

Donation by tony graham on 29/05/08

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations$327.83
  • Offline donations$0.00
  • Text donations$0.00
  • Total raised$327.83
  • Gift Aid$70.96

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