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Hey all,

 

As most of you will know both Joe and myself have connections to Africa from our respective year outs.  In 2010, I spent 6 months living in Tanzania where I volunteered in a secondary school teaching English.  At the same time, Joe was coaching football in Botswana.  Continued work in Africa is therefore something imporant to both of us. So we've decided to take on the challenge of doing the Bath Half Marathon on the 11th March, 2011 in aid of African Initiatives with the hope of your support. 

 

African Initiatives is an organisation with the strong underlying ethos of community empowerment and social justice.  The work they carry out is all about supporting communities to help them find their own solutions to the problem of poverty which they face every day.  They also work with communities to advise them on how they can make their own voices heard, act against corruption and try to bring themselves above the poverty line.  African Initiatives helps them to create sustainable livelihoods for themselves. The projects they currently have running are based in Ghana and Tanzania. 

 

We are aiming to reach a target of £500 between us so please give generously and help us support this good cause.  Every donation will be greatly appreciated.

 

Cheers,

 

Tess and Joe

 

 

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My charity

African Initiatives

African Initiatives

Charity Registration No. 1064413

We support projects in Ghana and Tanzania to increase the capacity, self-sufficiency and empowerment of rural communities in order that they may claim there rights. Our projects focus on girls education, women's rights, health education and rights, promoting sustainable farming and youth at risk.

Donations 61

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Well done, and I know it's a bit late but good luck :) x

Donation by Anonymous on 11/03/12

£5.00

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Good luck tomorrow! Just remember its only like doing 52 laps around a running track... :/ Have fun, see you there x

Donation by Luke Holbrook on 11/03/12

£5.00

Donation by Daniel Taylor on 10/03/12

£2.00

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Good luck Tessa and Joe! Realised just how far you are running and it is far. So we will wait for you in the pub! Georgina and Rachel x

Donation by Georgina Asser on 10/03/12

£10.00

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Good luck tomorrow! xxx

Donation by Becci Tremain on 10/03/12

£5.00

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Better late than never! Run like the wind. :)

Donation by Becky on 10/03/12

£5.00

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Go tessa go! Much love xx http://www.runbulldogrun.com/motivational-quotes/

Donation by Sunita Bhawal on 10/03/12

£4.00

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Your running gives me hope for a better tomorrow. Thank you.

Donation by Michael Adair on 10/03/12

£15.00

+ £3.75 Gift Aid

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Looking forward to seeing you both cross the line on Sunday, well done for raising so much for a great cause!

Donation by Jo Dennison on 10/03/12

£10.00

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RUN LIKE IT'S 11:57 PM AND HAPPY HOUSE CLOSES IN 3 MINUTES.....

Donation by Scott Johnson on 09/03/12

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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WOOO go guys go!!! will be there cheering you on, hope you don't collapse (I'm sure you won't) much rather you than me..

Donation by Viccy Winter on 09/03/12

£10.00

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GOOD LUCK TESSA!!! xxxx

Donation by Kita Sellers on 09/03/12

£10.00

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Good luck! Try and have fun :)

Donation by Ellen Broad on 09/03/12

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Good luck!! You'll be amazeee :) xxx

Donation by Joy Upchurch on 09/03/12

£5.00

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GOOD LUCK TESS!! Wish I could be there with you! Will be thinking of you xx

Donation by Katie Moss on 09/03/12

£5.00

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Good luck. We'll all be cheering you on :) xx

Donation by Emma Long on 07/03/12

£5.00

Donation by Stuart Large on 06/03/12

£10.00

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Good Luck Tessa!! Hope it goes well. xxx

Donation by Ruth Moffett on 05/03/12

£5.00

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run fast, run hard, run like the wind you Scottish blood hound x

Donation by Harry Phelps on 05/03/12

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Great cause, great atheletes. Good luck.

Donation by John, Morag & Cailean on 05/03/12

£17.38

+ £4.35 Gift Aid

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Good luck to both of you and very well done!

Donation by Daphne Olley on 05/03/12

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Nick Bone on 05/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Huge respect for the challenge you've set yourselves and the worthy cause for which you're doing it.

Donation by Jonathan Begbie on 04/03/12

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Expecting quick times. No pressure or anything

Donation by Ian Jenkyn on 03/03/12

£5.00

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Hey Joe! I ran a very short race but it pretty much crippled me nonetheless.Good luck with the half marathon!! Big love :D xxx

Donation by Thomas Bailey on 03/03/12

£10.00

Donation summary

  • * Online donations$1,307.19
  • Offline donations$0.00
  • Text donations$0.00
  • Total raised$1,307.19
  • Gift Aid$217.15

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