Claudia Bell

Claudia's fundraiser for Disasters Emergency Committee

Fundraising for Disasters Emergency Committee
£690
raised of £1,000 target
Running from Afghanistan to China, 10 May 2025
Millions of people across Gaza, Lebanon and the wider region are in urgent need of food, shelter and medical care. Please help now. The UK Government will match pound-for-pound up to £10 million donated by the public to this appeal.

Story

It's no Russ Cook running the length of Africa to fundraise... but... I've decided to run from Afghanistan to China (yes, 200 miles) to raise money to provide lifesaving support to people in Palestine and Lebanon.

For many of us, watching the horrific images of civilians suffering, our Arab brothers and sisters, has been utterly heartbreaking. It feels like there is nothing we can do to change the dial. Our cries have amounted to nothing. Our faith in democracy has waned.

So, I've decided to turn my feelings of hopelessness and lethargy into something (hopefully) useful. I am going to get off my ass and run the length of Tajikistan. For those of you who know me, you know I don't like running. So when I say I'm running essentially a marathon a day over the course of about 2 weeks, (when I've not run a marathon before lol) I hope that sinks in! It. Will. Be. Tough!

Anything you can give is gratefully received. Even £1 is a pound that they didn't have before! Thanks so much in advance, for donating and also just checking out the fundraiser.

*Just to note - I am completely funding my own trip. Nothing donated will go to the admin costs associated with the run. It will all go directly to Disasters Emergency Committee.

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About the campaign

Millions of people across Gaza, Lebanon and the wider region are in urgent need of food, shelter and medical care. Please help now. The UK Government will match pound-for-pound up to £10 million donated by the public to this appeal.

About the charity

Disasters Emergency Committee

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At times of overseas emergency, the DEC brings together a unique alliance of the UK's aid, corporate, public and broadcasting sectors to rally the nation's compassion, and ensure that funds raised go to DEC agencies best placed to deliver effective and timely relief to people most in need.

Donation summary

Total raised
£690.00
+ £172.50 Gift Aid
Online donations
£690.00
Offline donations
£0.00

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