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Sarah Gornall - Chairwoman Runs

Sarah Gornall is raising money for St George's Bristol
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Bristol 10km 2011 · 15 May 2011 ·

St George’s Bristol is celebrated nationally as a venue for world-class music including classical, jazz, folk, world and new music. Its mission is to promote music of the highest quality to the widest audience and to raise levels of aspiration and achievement in children and young people.

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Donation summary

Total
£2,335.00
+ £426.67 Gift Aid
Online
£1,660.00
Offline
£675.00

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