Emma D'Arcey

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Fundraising for Shuktara Trust (UK)
£3,202
raised of £1,500 target
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Event: Virgin London Marathon 2016, on 24 April 2016
Shuktara Trust (UK)

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We provide a loving home to young people with disabilities in India

Story

Running the London Marathon has been a dream of mine for a long time.  I have watched the race over the years and have always been moved by the tremendous atmosphere. It’s a race that really shows London at it’s best.

At the ripe age of 40 I finally get in!

It has always been important to me to choose a charity I have a personal connection with. shuktara perfectly fits the bill.

I initially heard about David Earp, shuktara’s founder a few years ago through my passion for textiles.  I bought one of his stunning bedspreads and was totally moved by the story behind it. It certainly was no ordinary quilt! I was moved to hear that David was using his talent for design to support a charity for abandoned, disabled children in India.  Please take a look at their wonderful website that explains the shuktara story so much better than I can. http://shuktara.org

Without the tremendous compassion, courage and love of David and the whole shuktara team, these children wouldn’t have a future.

If any of you are able to support such a wonderful cause it will mean the absolute world to me. In return I shall update you on the training, blisters and all! xx

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About the charity

Shuktara Trust (UK)

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We are a charity which provides a loving home for life for children and young people with disabilities in Kolkata, India. Everyone in our care has been orphaned or abandoned, but we aim to give comfort, support and security for life.

Donation summary

Total raised
£3,201.43
+ £459.75 Gift Aid
Online donations
£3,056.43
Offline donations
£145.00

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