Post by allenuk on Jun 27, 2010 2:25:50 GMT -7
Hello.
Got an email today from an old friend of mine and some of yours, too, Fiona, who had her leg amputated by the Tsunami in December 2004.
She writes:
Hi all,I have recently (well on and off for the past year or so) been learning how to run, and to put my newfound abilities (or lack of) to the test I've signed up for the London 10K which is on 11th July.
I am doing the run for the Cambodia Trust, which as most of you will know is a charity that I've raised money for a few times in the past. The Cambodia Trust trains prosthetists and orthotists from all around Asia to make prosthetic legs and other walking aids for disabled people in Asia, people who aren't as lucky as I have been since I lost my leg. The Cambodia Trust also helps to give people with disability in Asia new skills so that they can earn their own livings, something that is key to truly enabling them to live normal lives, just like I can.
It would mean an awful lot to me and also to the Cambodia Trust if you would sponsor me for this run. I have created a justgiving page which is set out on the link below. It is fast and totally safe to donate through justgiving and if you are a UK taxpayer justgiving will also donate the tax that you have already paid on your donation to the Cambodia Trust. If you would prefer not to donate through justgiving however you can send a cheque or cash either to me or to The Cambodia Trust, C4 Station Yard, Thame, Oxfordshire, OX9 3UH, England.
www.justgiving.com/Fiona-Callanan-Thorsby
Thanks so much,
Fiona
When I first met her five years back she arrived at Stanmore hospital having travelled about 10 miles across London on one leg and her crutches, using the London Underground (subway), hard work for any able-bodied person. I knew then that she was one determined woman, but darn me, I never expected her to be RUNNING 10 kilometres in a few years time.
The kids say 'Awesome', usually without due cause. This is due cause.
Allen.
Got an email today from an old friend of mine and some of yours, too, Fiona, who had her leg amputated by the Tsunami in December 2004.
She writes:
Hi all,I have recently (well on and off for the past year or so) been learning how to run, and to put my newfound abilities (or lack of) to the test I've signed up for the London 10K which is on 11th July.
I am doing the run for the Cambodia Trust, which as most of you will know is a charity that I've raised money for a few times in the past. The Cambodia Trust trains prosthetists and orthotists from all around Asia to make prosthetic legs and other walking aids for disabled people in Asia, people who aren't as lucky as I have been since I lost my leg. The Cambodia Trust also helps to give people with disability in Asia new skills so that they can earn their own livings, something that is key to truly enabling them to live normal lives, just like I can.
It would mean an awful lot to me and also to the Cambodia Trust if you would sponsor me for this run. I have created a justgiving page which is set out on the link below. It is fast and totally safe to donate through justgiving and if you are a UK taxpayer justgiving will also donate the tax that you have already paid on your donation to the Cambodia Trust. If you would prefer not to donate through justgiving however you can send a cheque or cash either to me or to The Cambodia Trust, C4 Station Yard, Thame, Oxfordshire, OX9 3UH, England.
www.justgiving.com/Fiona-Callanan-Thorsby
Thanks so much,
Fiona
When I first met her five years back she arrived at Stanmore hospital having travelled about 10 miles across London on one leg and her crutches, using the London Underground (subway), hard work for any able-bodied person. I knew then that she was one determined woman, but darn me, I never expected her to be RUNNING 10 kilometres in a few years time.
The kids say 'Awesome', usually without due cause. This is due cause.
Allen.
