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Please Keep A Child Alive & Support my 1st Marathon

Debra-Jean Allen is raising money for Arms Around The Child
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Brighton Marathon 2011 · 10 April 2011 ·

Arms Around The Child (AATC) is committed to transforming the lives of children who have faced extreme adversity, including orphans, abandoned children, and those rescued from abuse or trafficking. Operating in Ghana, South Africa, and India, we provide safe homes where children can heal and regain hope. Our support extends beyond shelter, recently expanding with the opening of a school to offer education and essential life skills. This initiative empowers children to break the cycle of poverty and build a brighter future, focusing on their long-term well-being and growth.

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="color: #003300;"><strong><span style="mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">I'm very excited, a little anxious and getting motivated&nbsp;to run&nbsp;my first marathon - a goal that I set myself to achieve by the age of 40 (or thereabouts :-). I volunteered for Keep a Child Alive for the inaugural Brighton Marathon 2010 and was persuaded to run instead&nbsp;this year - a challenge which I am delighted to take on!&nbsp;</span></span></span></strong></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="color: #003300;"><strong><span style="mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;">&nbsp;</span></span></strong></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="color: #000080;"><strong><span style="mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">I intend to train hard, run smoothly and finish all 26.2 miles (without any injuries-God willing!) and would appreciate&nbsp;your financial support for a charity which aims to improve so many lives for those people that don't have the opportunities and facilities that we often take for granted.&nbsp;</span></span></span></strong></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="color: #003300;"><strong><span style="mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;">&nbsp;</span></span></strong></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="color: #000000;"><strong><span style="mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">Keep A Child Alive buys more than just the pills needed to fight HIV/AIDS in Africa and India.&nbsp;It buys the essential nutrition, shelter, support and education to help ensure those pills are taken properly and effectively.</span></span></span></strong></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="color: #003300;"><strong><span style="mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;">&nbsp;</span></span></strong></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #003300;"><strong><span style="mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="color: #800000;">It buys the things we all take for granted, but that make all the difference. A bed. A roof. A ride. A book. A smile.</span></span></span></span></strong></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #003300;"><strong><em><span style="mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;">&nbsp;</span></span></em></strong></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #003300;"><strong><span style="mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong><span style="mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">So please dig deep and donate - just 10p for every mile I run will make a difference.</span></span></span></strong></span></span></strong></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #003300;"><strong><span style="mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong><span style="mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"></span></span></strong></span><em>&nbsp;</em></span></strong></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="color: #003300;"><strong><span style="mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving &ndash; they&rsquo;ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they&rsquo;ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it&rsquo;s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.</span></span></span></strong></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="color: #003300;"><strong><span style="mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;">&nbsp;</span></span></strong></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="color: #008000;"><strong><span style="mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;">Many thanks, </span></span></strong></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="color: #008000;"><strong><span style="mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;">Peacenluv..Debra Jean xx</span></span></strong></span></p>

Donation summary

Total
£300.00
+ £55.29 Gift Aid
Online
£300.00
Offline
£0.00

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