Sally Carpenter

The Great Ethiopian Run for Vision Aid Overseas

Fundraising for Vision Action
£1,470
raised of £2,500 target
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Event: Great Ethiopian Run 2015, on 22 November 2015
Vision Action

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We make eye care accessible and affordable to help people fight poverty in Africa

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For a long time I've wanted to do something for Vision Aid Overseas. As I've worked in Opticians for many years now, I have always been aware of the amazing work they're doing worldwide. So this year I picked up a flyer in a magazine and decided I'd do it!

10K is more than I've ever run before so I'm going to have to train lots and to be honest flying on my own to another continent is a very scary thought (oh gosh what have I done) and then there's injections to be had. But in truth, I'm young and fit, and if I can use that to help others who are less fortunate then it's kind of a no brainer. For more information on the work Vision Aid do for anyone not aware, you can visit them here: http://www.visionaidoverseas.org/

£2500 is a lot of money. This is the minimum I need to raise to do the trip, part of which will include a visit to one of their projects to have a chance to see first hand the difference they're making. Please help me achieve my goal!

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About the charity

Vision Action

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Vision Action aim to make eye care accessible and affordable overseas. We help the world to see through innovative programmes that reach out to some of the most remote communities throughout Africa. We began in 1989 and will continue until everyone across Africa has access to basic eye care.

Donation summary

Total raised
£1,470.00
+ £81.25 Gift Aid
Online donations
£325.00
Offline donations
£1,145.00

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