Sarwat Baig is fundraising for Islamic Relief

Sarwat Baig's Fundraising Page

Ben Nevis Trek 2009

on 15/04/2009

me at the summit of Ben Nevis

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Raising money for

Islamic Relief

Charity Registration No. 328158

Islamic Relief is an international relief and development charity that aims to alleviate the suffering of the world's poorest people. As well as responding to disasters and emergencies, it promotes sustainable economic and social development by working with local communities - regardless of race, religion or gender.

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Sarwat Baig

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Raised: 53%

Target: £10,000.00
Raised so far: £5,252.60

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My story

BEN NEVIS

At 1,344 metres, this is Britains highest mountain. Its impressive presence towers over Fort Williams, in Scotland. Every year around 110,000 people walk to the summit.

So why am I doing this???

Some may call me crazy, while others call me mad!...The reason why I want to do this is because before trekking up Mount Snowdon in 2008, I said to myself that..."If I can do this(ie Snowdon) then I can do Ben Nevis"....and guess what, I did it and loved every moment of it!. For me it was amajor achievement.

As a mother of four, and yes wears the kheemar(head scarf) and jilbaab that didn't stop me from achieving my goal.

We as Muslims should all try to have a more healthy lifestyle and should do some sort of exercise, be it jogging, swimming of even wrapping up your little baby, putting them in the buggy and going for a swift walk in the park.

But after seeing the terrible humanitarian crisis in Gaza, it has had a major effect on me. Watching images of young, innocent babies and children beening pulled out of rubble which was once their home, crying...injured and calling out for their mothers, being rushed to hospital where medical supplies are runnig low just broke my heart. Me just sitting there I placed my hand on the T.V. screen trying to touch their faces, with tears rolling out of my eyes wondering when is this going to stop?...because after all I am a mother and I wouldn't want my child to go through this pain.

More then 250 children have died since this conflict began in December 2008.

I am insh'Allah, going to do a sponsored trek up Ben Nevis in April 2009 between the 15th-19th for the children of Gaza. So please, please, PLEASE support me by donating as much as you can!

And what do I get out of all this? nothing....well almost nothing except I'll burn a few calories while I trek!!!.

This trek was completed on Suday 23rd May 2009 and if you still want to donate you still can.

So please sponsor me now!Thanks for visiting my fundraising page.

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	Donation by Khursheed -Akbar 03/04/09	£60.00 + £16.92 Gift Aid
	Its an amazing thing ur doing,may Allah swt give u all the reward u deserve x Donation by Misbah Q 03/04/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	May Allah (SWT) bless you and your family. I'll ask ma wife have a freshly caught haggis ready wae sum tatties fir yir wee lassie Abid 07800636401 Donation by Abdul Mateen fae the highlands of Scotlands 02/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	All the best :) Donation by Iqra Primary school member of staff 30/03/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	FANTASTIC.....The way you managed to get out of this Abid is nothing less than pure genius. Donation by Anon 29/03/09	£100.00
	We pray everything goes well and we wish you all the best!!!!!! Donation by Hafsah and Mujaahid 22/03/09	£350.00 + £98.72 Gift Aid
	Have fun! Donation by Aziz and Afifa 19/03/09	£50.00
	May Allah reward you for this and may you reach your target inshAllah! Donation by SA 09/03/09	£50.00
	Try to eat some haggis in the highlands Donation by Nat Phil 08/03/09	£20.00
	Donation by M1R2A 04/03/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	only sarwat wud do this!!!!! Donation by zeenat 03/03/09	£30.00
	You walk that walk gal! Donation by Umm Yusra 03/03/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Assalam Alaykum, May Allah reward you for your efforts. All the best. Wassalam R Donation by Muslimah 02/03/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Mountains are best admired from below Donation by Abu Zayd 28/02/09	£400.00 + £112.82 Gift Aid
	May Allah SWT reward you for your efforts and good luck and all the best xx Donation by Contours Express 20/02/09	£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid
	Looks like you've got a lot of walking to do then...! Allah swt will make 'tas-heel' for you Inshallah...Good luck! Donation by WA 18/02/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	May Allaah reward you for your efforts in assisting our brothers and sisters in Palestine. Donation by Ahfia Anwar 17/02/09	£100.00
	May Allah accept this from you, very happy to hear that your efforts will be used to help the Palestinan. My Allah make it easy for them, all the best Donation by Shaukat and Sarah 17/02/09	£250.00 + £70.51 Gift Aid
	Donation by Umar 17/02/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	May Allah subhanu wa t'ala reward you for your efforts ameen Donation by Muslimah 09/02/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Allah swt will make it easy for you inshallah Donation by YH 09/02/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	May this trek be one of many inshaAllah and may you find ease and solace in it. Remember us in your duas and of course the children of Gaza. Donation by Khudija 07/02/09	£50.00
	Auntie Sarwat...You're MAD but inspirational!! We wish you every success!! Donation by Shammas 'n' Amaani 07/02/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	May Allah Bless you and your family Donation by arif & tahseen 07/02/09	£500.00
	Now if you can get Abid to do it as well, we'll triple the amount :) Donation by The Shafis 06/02/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Behind every inspirational and motivated woman there is strong Man. And Sister you have 2 . Zaid/Sufwan continue to encourage and be strong! Donation by The Akbars @ No 43 28/01/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	May Allah make it easy for you and reward you for the good deed. Donation by Shahida 28/01/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	mashallah ur an inspiration to all of us i would love 2 join u! :) Donation by nahid 24/01/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	inshallah many ppl will sponsor you to reach your target!!! Donation by Javed Iqbal 20/01/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Ben Nevis now, whats next? Everest...great go for it Donation by Tarik Mamu 20/01/09	£50.00

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* Total raised online:	£3,090.00
Offline donations:	£2,162.60
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£595.13

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