Balaji Palanidurai

Balaji's fundraising page!

Fundraising for Operation Smile United Kingdom
£570
raised of £500 target
by 23 supporters
Donations cannot currently be made to this page
Event: British 10k London Run 2008, on 6 July 2008
We provide free safe reconstructive surgery to children born with cleft lips & palates.

Story

6th July 2008 13:30

I did it! Crossed the finish line in just under 60 min. Was aiming for 50 but I am happy with what I achieved as its a totally different story on the race day! Esp. when I had to queue up for almost the same duration before the race to answer natures call :-) and spending 4 hours at the maternity unit the pervious night as my wife did not feel any baby movements (as some of you will know we are expecting our second child anyday from now!!)

It was a great experience and I totally enjoyed the day, (inspite of the rain!)  and the feeling when you cross the finish line is something I cannot express. Thanks for all your support. The page will be open for 2 more months so if you have not yet contributed please do. Cheers

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Thanks for visiting my fundraising page.

Just like me I am sure every parent loves to see their child(ren) smile. But there are some parents who do not have this priviledge if their child is born with facial disfigurement and also cannot afford to give their child a smile through corrective surgery.

Operation Smile helps such children in the developing world and through its mission puts a smile on their face and inturn on their parents. This is my first effort to support them in their mission and I hope you will help me in my effort by donating generously.

I will be running the British 10K this year in support of Operation Smile and aim to raise £500 (more if possible), which will help bring a smile on atleast 3 children!!

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Operation Smile United Kingdom 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.

So please sponsor me now!

About the charity

Operation Smile provides free cleft surgeries for children around the globe. We train local doctors to give them the expertise to carry out these surgeries long after we have gone. In as little as 45 minutes & for just £150 we can provide surgery that will transform a child’s life forever.

Donation summary

Total raised
£570.00
+ £125.51 Gift Aid
Online donations
£570.00
Offline donations
£0.00

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