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The news from our friends in Mali is mixed. The rains seem better this year, so far at least, and a lull in bandit attacks means that the fields have been planted, so there is hope of better times. However, even if all goes well the crops won't be in until December. Insecurity last year and the early failure of the rains led to a poor harvest. The worldwide food crisis, which for us means we all have to economise, for them makes grain simply unaffordable. So now the question is, do they have enough to get through what they call "the hungry season"?

That is why, yet again, I'm asking for sponsorship to run the Ilkley half marathon, with every penny raised going directly to help the people of Tereli. With your help BTFT will support them, with wells for water, medicines for the sick and, if needed, grain to tide them over until those better times come. Thank you. 

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