My story

We did it! Under a beautiful blue autumnal sky, we ran round leafy, sunny Stevenage and were not even last across the finishing line. Our times: Ben & Mike 2:06; Derek 2:07; Jacq & Merryn 2:09 and Andy & Mia 2:10.

A huge thank you to everyone who has donated so generously. Thanks to you, we have raised, including Gift Aid, over £1500, which means that WaterAid will be able to help 100 people gain access to safe, clean water and sanitation.

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Andy's training motto is "Slow is good. Very slow is very good".

Thank you for visiting our fundraising page. Please sponsor us online. Any amount, however small (minimum £2 on this site) will be put to good use by WaterAid.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor us: WaterAid will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

Our motivation to raise money for WaterAid.

Andy and Mia. In late July this year, Mia and I spent four days of a two week hill walking trip in Scotland carrying heavy packs for long distances. On one occasion we had seven miles to cover over hilly ground on poor paths at the end of an already long day. It was a gruelling experience because tiredness and the weight of our packs made it impossible even to enjoy the magnificent scenery. I was forcibly struck by the fact that many people have to do unremitting, inescapable physical labour EVERY DAY to get water. I hope our run for WaterAid will help some people to escape from this drudgery.

Mike. I  first visited West Africa in 1983 and found myself stuck at the border between Burkina Faso and Togo while on my way to a friend's wedding in Cotonou (Benin). Because of the recent coup in the former Upper Volta, the border closed at nightfall and everyone had to wait until dawn to get through. So we all slept in or around the bush taxi in which we were travelling. In the morning I bought a bucket of hot water from a water-seller to wash in. It was pure luxury. I was taken aback when a beggar came along and begged my still warm, but not so clean water. It still makes me appreciate how much I like hot running water for a shower every morning.

Ben. I was 15 when I first visited an African country - Egypt. While travelling there, I became aware of the importance of water in some parts of the globe. While I don't remember much about the pyramids, I'll always remember this talk I had with a local guide, who explained me the struggle of the local population had to get access to clean and safe water. Whoever likes running knows how important water is to achieve a good performance. Running for Wateraid will be a double reason to be reminded of the importance of water!"

Please visit the WaterAid website to see what they're about and how they might spend your donation: http://www.wateraid.org/


Many thanks for your support.

Andy, Mia & Mike (Wells for Water), Derek, Merryn, Jacqui and Ben

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Offline donations from:

Claire: 'I think it's fantastic that you are "going for it."  Keep training! £50

Liz Valentine: "Well done!" £25

Arthur & Margaret Wells £50

Norman & Simone Macdougall £25

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WaterAid

WaterAid

Charity Registration No. 288701 (England and Wales) and SC039479 (Scotland)

WaterAid is an international charity. Our mission is to transform lives by improving access to safe water, hygiene and sanitation in the world's poorest communities. For more information please visit http://www.wateraid.org/uk - Thanks so much for your support!

Donations 86

Well done!

Donation by Liz Foster-Hall on 04/12/07

£10.00

Lots of love xxxxx

Donation by Clare, Wil, Eben, Tom & Siâni on 25/11/07

£13.00

Well done. NYC Marathon awaits next year!

Donation by Daniele on 24/11/07

£20.00

Sounded like a really fun race - hopefully we'll be able to join you next time.

Donation by Tony and Ulla on 22/11/07

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Jesper Sorensen on 21/11/07

£50.00

well done all of you

Donation by Tom Wells on 19/11/07

£10.00

Congratulations!

Donation by Beth and Ben on 19/11/07

£25.00

Keep chugging ...

Donation by Mary V. on 19/11/07

£20.00

Well Done!!

Donation by Terry Brown on 19/11/07

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

WELL DONE CRANE!

Donation by hannah on 16/11/07

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

That's fantastic - loved the pictures!

Donation by Gurminder on 14/11/07

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

Well done everyone! You are all stars!

Donation by Sandra Jovchelovitch on 12/11/07

£30.00

+ £8.46 Gift Aid

Ne boit que de l'eau...

Donation by Dee Dee La Rousse on 10/11/07

£10.00

Well done the Wells

Donation by Beverley & John Harlow on 10/11/07

£30.00

+ £8.46 Gift Aid

Crumbs! You did it. Well done.

Donation by Joanie on 07/11/07

£10.00

Donation by Kevin on 06/11/07

£20.00

One of my favourite charities. Good Choice. Well done

Donation by Nic on 06/11/07

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Well Done Merryn and Derek !!

Donation by lisa on 06/11/07

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

Well done Merryn - all that training was worth it after all!

Donation by Sharon TA on 05/11/07

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

lovely medal Mike

Donation by Gemma on 05/11/07

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

awesome work mike - you have inspired me!

Donation by Josie on 05/11/07

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

Well done Andy, Mike & Mia!

Donation by Mary & Bernard on 04/11/07

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Good going and thanks to everyone!

Donation by Michael Wells on 04/11/07

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done!

Donation by Amanda on 04/11/07

£5.00

bon courage aux demi-marathoniens !

Donation by Wilma, Fred & Jérôme on 04/11/07

£50.00

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£1,638.00
  • Offline donations£170.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£1,808.00
  • Gift Aid£323.23

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