Victor Lovedale is fundraising for ORBIS

Victor's Great North Run Fund Raising Page

BUPA Great North Run 2009

on 20/09/2009

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Raising money for

ORBIS

Charity Registration No. 1061352

There are 45 million blind people in the world. 80% of these cases are avoidable and 90% live in developing countries. A cure is often simple and inexpensive, but in the world’s poorest countries even basic medical help is frequently out of reach. ORBIS is a global charity, dedicated to preserving and restoring the sight of the poorest people in the poorest communities across the world. Through innovative programmes and partnerships, ORBIS creates long-term, lasting solutions to prevent and cure blindness worldwide.

We provide the tools, training and technology for local doctors and health care professionals to develop solutions to tackle avoidable blindness in their own countries. By building long-term capabilities in eye care institutions, ORBIS supports its partners in providing quality eye care services that are affordable, accessible and ultimately sustainable

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Victor Lovedale

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Raised: 50%

Target: £2,500.00
Raised so far: £1,260.40

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My story

ORBIS

I’m really very pleased that you’re reading my Great North Run fundraising page as there are around 45 million blind people in the world who cannot see what you can. And just think, 80% of this colossal statistic is avoidable or treatable. And did you also know that a cataract procedure costs ORBIS less than £20 ??

Why have I entered the Great North Run

As the mid point of another decade passes by I thought it was time to set myself another challenge. The Great North Run on September 20^th 2009, a ( hilly !! ), half marathon, seemed suitably demanding. While the mind is willing, the body’s taking a little coaxing. To run for a deserving charity is a great stimulus.

Why I’m Supporting ORBIS

Preventable blindness is a tragedy. For those of who can see vision must surely be the most precious of senses. I cannot imagine what it must be like to be blind.

For millions blindness is a result of circumstance. Preventable and often easily treatable if the appropriate medical facilities & skills were available. Also, blindness is neither a high profile or heavily advertised & marketed charitable activity

Having had months to think about a charity to support I’ve formed the opinion that blindness in developing countries is frequently a result of circumstance. It is not necessarily a direct result of conflict or politics as are many human tragedies. Albeit health, hygiene & education are not national priorities in such locations.

ORBIS is a world wide charity providing education, training & surgical facilities locally in isolated developing world locations. Take a look at www.orbis.org .

We in developed countries where medical resources are so easily available take vision for granted. Could I ask you to consider making a donation to ORBIS and help restore vision to people who would otherwise have no chance to see again.

Set yourself a challenge – how many people can you help see again ??

Knowing how generously you can support ORBIS will be a huge incentive to me.

	Congratulations, hopefully i'll have the knees to join you next year. Donation by Benjamin Lovedale 09/11/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well Done Vic. Great choice of charity. Keep on Running you look good on it. Must be due for a kit change pretty soon! Donation by Derek & Gill Baxter 15/10/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Hope it went well Vic! Great cause. From everyone at new lodge. Donation by Paul Milton 28/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Great cause Victor, hope it all went well. Donation by Steve Newing, Sheephouse 21/09/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Hope it went well - an easier Sunday run than normal? Donation by Colin Stewart 21/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Hope you had a great day! Donation by Linda Caller 21/09/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	You're a star Vic- and all eyes are on you!! Love from Irayna and Charles xx Donation by Irayna Lovedale 20/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Best of luck Vic. The seafront at Shields will be a welcome sight. Ken Twigg. Donation by Ken Twigg 18/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by SB 16/09/09	£9.18 + £2.59 Gift Aid
	Not doing the Great North Run this year so thought I should sponsor someone who is, what a great cause! Donation by Viki Mason 16/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	GOOD LUCK Donation by sheila innes 16/09/09	£20.00
	Donation by Susan Cross 16/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	jealous of your energy, commitment and selflessness - good cause, love harpus Donation by nick harpur 15/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	What an adventure Vivc- just remember that the course is steeper than the Stowlangtoft Wood stroll so remember those knees!! Donation by Mike Dean 15/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by David Tavernor 14/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Vic.I'm sure with the legs of Jimmy Cranky,torso of Arnie Schwarz & the testosterone levels of Caster Semenya you'll have no probs! Donation by Michael Baxter 13/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck Vic! Donation by Roger Catchpole 13/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	You shouldn't be doing this sort of thing at your age. Donation by Nimmo Clarke 12/09/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Good luck with this Vic. You're a champion. Donation by Andrew Cairns 11/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done Vic, I am sure you can do it for such a noble cause. All the best, Christos Donation by Christos Bouras 11/09/09	£35.00 + £9.87 Gift Aid
	Go for it Vic. At your age this is quite a challenge but I'm sure your up to it. Just cover the knees next time. Donation by Nick Locke 10/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck, hope all the hard training pays off. Donation by Zoe Thompson 08/09/09	£20.00
	Good Luck It's in a very good cause Richard says they've had a lot of rain up there so take your wellies! Donation by Mary and Richard 08/09/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	All the best, Digby and Ann Donation by Digby Lidstone-Scott 08/09/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good Luck. Great cause. Donation by Edward 08/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done Victor. I am already a big supporter of Orbis, so am more than happy to support you. Hope the run goes really well! Good Luck Donation by felicity clark 07/09/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Have a Great Great North Run - from all at Agrimin Donation by James McCulloch 07/09/09	£40.00
	Good Luck, you know I'd join you but alas I'm working :) Donation by LYNDA BRIGNALL 07/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Are we still going for a curry the night before? x Donation by Joshua Lovedale 04/09/09	£20.00
	Hats off to you Victor, the very best of luck! Donation by Stephen McAvinchey 04/09/09	£25.00

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* Total raised online:	£934.18
Offline donations:	£326.22
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£215.54

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