Raised: 36%
Target: £4,109.00
Raised so far: £1,493.00
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My story

 

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The first leg of CWMF’s epic ”Walk to Rwanda” began on June 4th 2008, with a leisurely summer stroll along the Thames, covering the seven miles from Putney Bridge to St. Thomas’s Hospital, by Westminster bridge. The CWMF trustees were joined in this Rwanda Meander by friends and supporters of the Charlotte Wilson Memorial Fund, for this first stage of our most ambitious fundraising effort yet.  

We are currently fundraising for our latest trustees' walk on 5th September 2009 to walk eight-or-so miles around Hampton Court and Bushey park, complete with pushchairs to carry two toddlers who are joining us!

The idea behind the "Walk to Rwanda" is a very simple one - through a series of sponsored events over the next few years, we are aiming to walk (or run, or bike, or perhaps even swim) the 4,109 miles from London to Kigali in Rwanda, raising money for CWMF’s education, health and peacebuilding projects in Rwanda and neighbouring Burundi. Every mile walked counts towards our total - so everyone who takes part will be helping us make a difference.

Here are some examples of the work that The Charlotte Wilson Memorial Fund has supported in the past:

- bursaries to secondary school students, orphans in particular

- building a new nursery and secondary school science laboratory

- providing educational materials such as books, musical instruments, etc

- raising AIDS awareness through workshops and leaflets

- educating street children and help them reintegrate into society

- peacebuilding projects in Burundi

The funds we raise will help to ensure that such worthwhile work can continue into the future. So please sponsor us now!

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor us: Charlotte Wilson Memorial Fund 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.

About 50p per mile! I've really enjoyed the walking! Donation by Margot Wilson 21/09/09  

£180.00 + £50.77 Gift Aid

Donation by Kate Orchard 10/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

We enjoyed the walk around Hampton Court and are sponsoring each other! Donation by Dick and Sue Bird 09/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Go Girl! Donation by Ina Honke 08/09/09  

£12.00 + £3.38 Gift Aid

Well done Mine, good cause. Donation by Sara Shaw 08/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Shoe leather doesn't last forever but the results of your efforts will! Donation by Paula and James 08/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

It is an amazing cause... Good luck! Donation by Golnaz 07/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Elif Have a super walk; tell us all about it soon. Donation by Gran and Granddad 02/09/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Hope you have a beautiful day for your walk! Donation by Nathalie Lonsdale 02/09/09  

£20.00

Good luck Donation by Martin Christie 01/09/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

In honor of Charlotte Wilson and all the goodness she brought. Donation by Karen Klotz 31/08/09  

Donation by Simon Worthington 25/08/09  

£50.00

well done for a great cause Donation by Patrick Leaney 24/08/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Great to hear about Charlotte from grieving Rwandans ; keep on walking Bryan ! Chris G Donation by Chris Gibbard 07/09/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Pippa 08/08/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Go go go Bryan! Will keep fingers crossed for sun! Donation by Alex V 08/07/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

all good wishes Donation by Sara Tarling 19/06/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck Donation by Sue 14/06/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Margot 09/06/08  

£220.00 + £62.05 Gift Aid

Hope it doesn't rain Donation by Eartha 09/06/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

"leisurely" wasn't what I heard! Hope to join you next time. Donation by Sue B 06/06/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Donation by nicole castellani 04/06/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

for Charlotte - never forgotten Donation by Karen 04/06/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

especially for Elif's exhausting efforts being pushed in the pram :o) Donation by Karen & Alan 04/06/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Go for it Elif! Donation by Gran & Grandad 02/06/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

good luck! Donation by james rees 02/06/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by Denise Timns 02/06/08  

£10.00

Well done! Donation by Aurora 02/06/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

hope it doesn't rain! Donation by Emma & Eloise 28/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Great idea and all the best! Donation by Naeem Kaka 28/05/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
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* Total raised online: £1,443.00
  Offline donations: £50.00
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £346.08

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