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Virgin London Marathon 2012 · 22 April 2012 ·

Advantage Africa supports people affected by poverty, disability and HIV to improve their education, health and incomes. Our work helps vulnerable people to help themselves and build a better future for their families and communities.

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; color: black; font-family: Arial;">Despite&nbsp;alarmed objections from my legs, I'll be running in the&nbsp;London Marathon on 22nd April to&nbsp;raise money for Advantage Africa's work with people affected by poverty, disability and HIV.&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; color: black; font-family: Arial;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; color: black; font-family: Arial;">I've seen at first&nbsp;hand the difference Advantage Africa is making in poor communities in East Africa.&nbsp; Our projects&nbsp;help disabled boys and girls to get an education, orphans and vulnerable children to have shelter, healthcare&nbsp;and nutritious food and single&nbsp;parents living with HIV to earn an income and&nbsp;care for their familes.&nbsp;&nbsp;They create lasting change and real hope for the future - and that's why I'm going to ignore my legs.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; color: black; font-family: Arial;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; color: black; font-family: Arial;">Please give generously to support Advantage Africa.&nbsp; Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and&nbsp;secure and your donation will go straight to Advantage Africa together with any eligible Gift Aid.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; color: black;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;">&nbsp;</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; color: black; font-family: Arial;">Thank you so&nbsp;much for your support - we'll make sure your donation&nbsp;is very well used.&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; color: black; font-family: Arial;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; color: black; font-family: Arial;">Jane Betts&nbsp;</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p>

Donation summary

Total
£4,151.20
+ £465.30 Gift Aid
Online
£2,083.20
Offline
£2,068.00

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