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Thank you for taking the time to visit my fundraising page - I am aiming to raise over £5000 by running the 2012 London Marathon and every pound of sponsorship increases my motivation to complete the race!This money will support LEPRA's valuable work, particularly in India & Bangladesh, and help some of the world's poorest people as they strive to escape poverty and the many horrendous diseases associated with poverty.
Every 2 minutes somewhere in the world, another person is diagnosed with leprosy and, every year, in India, 2.3 million people are diagnosed with TB and 300,000 people die from this terrible disease. With over 80 years of experience LEPRA's work covers an estimated 300 million people in some of the world's most deprived countries and they now address not only leprosy prevention and treatment, but also other diseases of poverty including TB, HIV and malaria.
Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: LEPRA will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.
For more details please visit LEPRA's website www.lepra.org.uk
Many thanks for your support and look out for me on 22nd April!
Tom