Gemma Lockyer

Gemma runs Berlin Marathon 2014

Fundraising for Children Of Watamu
£291
raised of £500 target
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Event: Berlin Marathon 2014, on 28 September 2014
Children Of Watamu

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We give home and hope to children in need to give them education and a chance in life

Story

"I'll put my name in for the ballot but I'll never get in"

It's what I said before I found myself with a place in the London Marathon in 2013 and it is what I said again before I found myself with a place in the Berlin Marathon for September 2014. Next week I take on my second marathon challenge and do my bit to raise as much money as I can for a very special charity.

Kenya continues to suffer political, economic and many other challenges. Many international visitors have travelled through Kenya and hand delivered their donations but due to the current troubles the number of travellers has reduced. The charity now needs to pay postage and import duties for the basics many take for granted such as toilet roll, toothbrushes, books and pens. My family has been helping the UK nationals who run the home for many years and I was fortunate to meet some of the people involved and was amazed by their enthusiasm and their genuine commitment to give these children the best possible opportunities.

If you are able to make even a small donation I am very grateful. 

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About the charity

Children Of Watamu

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Children of Watamu has, since 2000, been transforming children's lives. The Happy House, opened in 2010, is home and family to more than 100 children-orphaned, abandoned, abused or neglected. We have added a high-achieving kindergarten and primary school and secondary school.

Donation summary

Total raised
£290.78
+ £57.50 Gift Aid
Online donations
£290.78
Offline donations
£0.00

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