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Dear All,
I have signed up to the 10k to help raise funds for Oxfam as sadly this year there were no Festivals to steward at - a source of huge funds for many years. (Not as fit as when I ran 10km in London for Bhopal so will run/walk!)
Oxfam in Action UK & World wide:
In just 15 years, extreme poverty has been halved. 15 more years and we can end it for good.
Last Year - Over 22.2 million people reached in 97 countries.Nearly 9 million people supported in 31 humanitarian emergencies.
SAFE, CLEAN WATER FOR ALL. RESPONDING IN EMERGENCIES. FIGHTING CLIMATE CHANGE. HEALTH & EDUCATION. WOMEN & GENDER JUSTICE. HOLDING THE POWERFUL TO ACCOUNT.
TACKLING THE CORONOVIRUS.
To fight coronavirus worldwide, we're hoping to support more than 17
million people with hygiene kits, clean water, soap and food. But this
pandemic is about more than just the virus itself. In Iraq we've set up a
gender helpline to help prevent violence against women during the crisis & in the cramped Rohingya camps in Bangladesh, local teams are providing hygiene training alongside clean water and sanitation, so people can protect themselves and spread the word.
"We did not come here because we wanted aid. We came here to save our lives"
For more information search Oxfam GB
I am still deciding on my route - was thinking along the towpath from Bradford on Avon to Bath & then the bus back but in case it is pouring down I shall probably run halfway then back again & straight home for a hot shower! The 10k website says:
"It's a great way to set yourself a challenge, have some fun and get active while enjoying the physical and mental health benefits of running" I am so fortunate in many ways including being able to do this.
Every donation makes a difference. Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page. I will let you know how I get on!
Best Wishes
Gill
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