John Lyon

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Fundraising for MapAction
£1,124
raised of £1,500 target
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Event: Virgin London Marathon 2012, on 22 April 2012
In memory of Henry Lyon
MapAction

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We Raise funds to help respond to Humanitarian disasters

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Ta da! We all finished in one piece and thanks to the generosity of everyone who sponsored the team we managed to raise much more than we expected. The even better news is that you can still donate if you forgot before the race!!

The work of MapAction is so important in saving lives and minimising suffering in humanitarian emergencies. We often teach about disasters in geography and we mustn't forget that it is real people who are suffering - often in their thousands. Since 2002, MapAction’s highly-skilled volunteers have responded to 32 disasters worldwide, including earthquakes, floods, tsunamis, cyclones and conflict-related crises.

Thanks on behalf of everyone who you help.

 

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About the charity

MapAction

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MapAction believes that applying geospatial expertise to humanitarian situations can greatly improve outcomes for the people affected. Global humanitarian needs outstrip resources. Expert geospatial and data analysis can help stretch those resources for maximum impact. Many professionals want to donate their energy and skills to help. MapAction is the bridge which enables them to do so effectively. We are a non-profit organisation that collaborates with partners around the world to help anticipate, prepare for and respond to humanitarian emergencies. We strive to ensure governments, regional and local disaster management agencies and humanitarian responders have access to the information and analysis that they need to make key decisions, at the right times, to save lives and alleviate suffering. We are a team of around 100 people, 75% of them expert volunteers, plus a small roster of standby consultants. Combining the passion of volunteerism with the rigour and reliability of professional standards, the ‘MapAction spirit’ is something we work hard to maintain and the willingness of our team to go the extra mile is often fed back to us.

Donation summary

Total raised
£1,123.10
+ £200.03 Gift Aid
Online donations
£945.10
Offline donations
£178.00

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