While browsing the internet from the comfort of my sofa I had a moment of insanity and decided to take part in the Great Scottish Run.

Training has started and although I cannot promise a fantastic time for the run, I can promise a lot of pain on my part which is surely worth a few quid!

I am raising money for Let Us Shine. Let Us Shine Africa is a Scottish Charitable Trust dedicated to providing opportunities in education, training and access to employment for some of the poorest children in Africa. I have been truly inspired by the work they do and every pound donated to Let Us Shine goes towards the campaign to provide the best education.

·         £2 will buy a mosquito net

·         £5 will buy a school uniform and shoes

·         £10 will feed a child for a month

·         £50 will buy every girl in a class their textbook

 

To find out more about the fantastic work Let Us Shine so simply go to www.letusshine.org

 

Alternatively, you can commit to sponsor a child for £15 a month. Child Sponsorship is the ONLY source of regular income for Let Us Shine and it is often the ONLY hope for a child to flourish, grow and learn in a safe environment. If you are interested in child sponsorship please go to http://www.letusshine.org/Childsponsorship.html for more details.

 

Every pound I raise will help me get back out for another training run, so please dig deep and give what you can.

 

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