Sarah Day is fundraising for Merlin

Wonderwoman's fundraising page

Flora London Marathon 2009

on 26/04/2009

26 mile fight, in a pair of satin tights

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Raising money for

Merlin

Charity Registration No. 1016607

Merlin is the only UK specialist charity which responds worldwide with vital health care and medical relief for vulnerable people caught up in natural disasters, conflict, disease, and health system collapse. Each year, Merlin helps more than 15 million people in up to 20 countries.

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Sarah Day

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Raised: 122%

Target: £2,000.00
Raised so far: £2,440.60

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My story

You might be WONDERing why this WOMAN is planning to run the London marathon...dressed like this?

a) I will need extra special powers (and an invisible plane) to get me across the finish line.

b) The charity I'm running for is magic! By sponsoring me, you will be supporting the terrific work of Merlin. To get an idea of the impact your donation will have, think about the number of people who run the London marathon. That's the number of people Merlin are treating each month in Darfur.

However, they don't just respond in emergency situations. They try to help people like Fatmata from Sierre Leone, who bled to death giving birth to a much wanted baby boy. She didn't get the care she needed. Sadly, Fatmata's story is not unique. Take Afghanistan for example. Nearly 90% of women in Takhar Province have to give birth without any specialist help! Suddenly running a marathon doesn't sound so hard.

Across the world, a mother dies in pregnancy or childbirth every minute.

Merlin has set up a training programme so women from remote, rural communities can become fully qualified midwives.

If you still need convincing, please spend 3 mins watching the video on the left - it says it all.

Thanks so much for your support.

Sarah

	Donation by Dentist 15/07/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	You're amazing Wonderwoman! Well done chick xxx Donation by Deb 08/05/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Well Done Sarah! Donation by Jane Needham and Barbara Gains 30/04/09	£20.00
	It was a pleasure working together on our mission yesterday! Donation by Batman from Salisbury 27/04/09	£45.40 + £12.81 Gift Aid
	Top tip: Strategically stick a couple of polo mints to prevent chest chaffing! Good luck! and well done! Donation by Rich H 26/04/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good Luck ! You will feel great again in a fortnight.Well done. Donation by Diana & Ian 25/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck!! Donation by Tom Bolt 25/04/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	great cause! good luck and enjoy Donation by mike kirkman 25/04/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Hope all that Battersea track training pays off. Think you should have been training in your Wonder Woman costume, though... Good luck! Donation by Ellis Bacon 24/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck on your quest to find the Ark. It will be a long tough journey, but I'm sure it will be worth it in the end. Donation by Sir Dom Phipps VIII 24/04/09	£26.20 + £7.39 Gift Aid
	What a legend. Nice one. Donation by Yvonne 24/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Go for it girl! x Donation by Alison Watt 24/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	We prefer 18 holes over 4 hours but good luck anyway Donation by Laurie & David X 2 from BGC 23/04/09	£15.00
	We'll be watching - hope the cape works! Donation by Jane & Marcus 23/04/09	£20.00
	Good luck - you'll need it! Donation by Crit 23/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Wish I could run that far! Good luck! (I work for the company advising your Dad & the other Thames Power Trustees if you're wondering who I am!) Donation by Sarah Popplestone 23/04/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Rather you than me! Donation by Mark 23/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	26 miles through London is a long way, but a fantastic experience! Try to enjoy. And you can thank your dad for his fundraising efforts Donation by Steve Thornton 23/04/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Go Sarah Go Donation by Johnnie & Betty Lo 23/04/09	£25.00
	Sarah you are a wonder, wonderful, wonderwoman. X x X Donation by Lesa and Gio 22/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck Sarah..a true wonder woman!!! Donation by Elizabeth Arakapiotis 22/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Does Guy know you have raided his wardrobe ? Donation by Heds 22/04/09	£15.00
	Dear Auntie Sarah: sub 4 hours and a sprint finish please! Donation by Nathalie Day 22/04/09	£50.00
	Watching for you on TV in Canada so smile for the cameras Donation by Joey and Kelly 21/04/09	£25.00
	Can I have your outfit after the marathon? xxx Donation by Ayesha 21/04/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Go for it Wonderwoman!! I'm sure you'll fly round!! Donation by Pete & Julie 21/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	You are an absolute star! Good Luck and hopefully I will see you around the 19 mile stage at Canary Wharf xx Donation by Helen Trevain 21/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	We'll be watching you Donation by john guiniven 20/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Have fun, and avoid photo shots with Superman. Donation by jim edwards 20/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck. Dont forget to use the lasoo of truth!! Donation by Stephen (yourbrothertwistedmyarm) Dean 20/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£2,440.60
Offline donations:	£0.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£483.89

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