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£790
raised of £500 target by 23 supporters

    Weʼve raised £790 to bring relief aid to people in Zimbabwe

    Funded on Wednesday, 23rd December 2020

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    What is it?

    The Chesil Beach Run: West Bay to Portland (Dorset, UK).

    Only 4 people have ever completed this 18-mile beach run. If I succeed, I will be the 5th person and first woman to have done it!

    I may also be running in a costume and, if so, I promise to have some embarrassing footage to share afterwards.

    Who is it for?

    I would like to use the opportunity to raise money for the impoverished in Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe has been on a downward spiral for many years now, and with the recent onslaught of Hurricaine Idai last year and the ongoing pandemic has brought the country to its knees. The poverty rate is 94 percent. Millions of Zimbabweans live without access to water, shelter or live without knowing where they will find their next meal.

    Why this charity?

    There are so many worthy charities and people in need right now. I know that marketing, administration, and advertising are crucial for charities to operate.

    Through an old friend of mine, Mayuni, every cent can go directly to the individuals and families in desperate situations in Zimbabwe. Mayuni lives in Harare and knows exactly who is in need and where the money can best help.

    Your money will go towards taking the pain out of someone's day. Through distributing essential food, water and sanitation products among the most struggling Zimbabweans.

    I've attached some videos of Mayuni in action. He is a real, live saint!

    How it started

    Three years ago, I ran 724km across Zimbabwe to raise money for ZIMNAMH, the Zimbabwean National Association for Mental Health. The deputy director of the charity, Mr.Tendai Happya Mayuni, was by my side and he has become a good friend. Whenever I can, I send money to Mayuni, and he ensures every cent helps someone in need.

    Please help make someone's dark day that little bit brighter.

    Thank You!

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    • Nellie English4 years ago
      Nellie English

      Nellie English

      4 years ago
      Update from the Page owner

      Here's the video - and a clip from interview and shout out from BBC Radio Somerset - thank you J for orchestrating that :) https://gopro.com/v/aRbOJ5LWZGWyQ https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p08yqrrz (between 2:50 and 2:54 mins in) Night night all! x

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    • Nellie English4 years ago
      Nellie English

      Nellie English

      4 years ago

      FINISHED!!! Firstly - thank you everyone, for the donations, sharing, support & general kindness. This money is so urgently needed in Zimbabwe, & your donation will literally put a meal on someone's plate or fill up an empty cupboard. As for the run - NEVER AGAIN. Though I am proud to say i am the 5th person ever & first woman! 18 miles of shingle in 3.45 hours. Thanks to James Stephen for all his support & for getting me a shout out and interview on BBC Radio Somerset! Love to all - video and photos on way! xxxx

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    4 years ago

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    23

    • Anonymous

      Anonymous

      Dec 22, 2020

      Congratulations on the history you made with this run!Saw your message on the Convent Old girls Facebook page. Thank you for your generosity in the service to others. Class of 97

      £40.00

    • Anonymous

      Anonymous

      Dec 21, 2020

      £40.00

    • Anonymous

      Anonymous

      Dec 21, 2020

      £20.00

    • Anonymous

      Anonymous

      Dec 21, 2020

      £20.00

    • Andrew

      Andrew

      Dec 3, 2020

      Well done Nellie.

      £50.00

    • Anonymous

      Anonymous

      Dec 3, 2020

      Well done, mad girl, from Mum and Dad, xxxx

      £50.00

    • Dom, Maddy and Cleo

      Dom, Maddy and Cleo

      Dec 2, 2020

      Well done Nellie!!

      £50.00

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    Nellie English

    Nellie English

    Zimbabwean-Irish writer living between Barcelona & England. Mostly broke but occasionally raises money for charity!

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