Running4Rwanda

http://www.flickr.com/photos/john_kennan/4173031598/ Actually, modesty forbids me claiming to be the winner, but someone thought I was ! I was in the top 20 (of about 6000), and I could see the leading runner for most of the run, but he ended up way ahead of me. On a more newsworthy note, the final sponsorship is in, and the final figure raised is a magnificent £2407, including on-line donations. This is way in excess of our original target, and will go a long way to paying the University fees for Fidele, the student midwife, for a full year. Many thanks to everyone who took part and raised funds, but more importantly, thanks to everyone who donated so generously.

A great day, and a great result. The team all turned up, and enjoyed themselves, and apart from a sudden downpour, the weather was kind to us. Some of us took the fun-run more seriously than others, and one of our team actually ran it twice, but the emphasis was definitely on fun. More importantly, we've raised loads of money for midwifery training and safe motherhood projects in Shyira, Rwanda. Before the event, we'd hoped for about £1000 between us all, but we've already surpassed that from just 5 or 6 of the team, so we're hopeful of getting at least £1500 and maybe even £2000 when all the money is collected. Twelve of the team (and Molly the border collie) are pictured above, before the start. The lure of a hot coffee after the finish was too strong for three of the team, so the 'after' photo has only nine of the team posing near the Victoria monument. A big thank you to everyone who supported us by sponsoring us, and thanks to Jeb Smith photograp...

As featured in the Formby Times ! Pete Morgan and some of the team in preparation for the Liverpool Santa Dash. It's back, and it's bigger and better than ever - the Liverpool Santa Dash. What's more, Shyira Trust has AT LEAST 12 supporters taking part - to raise funds for Midwifery and Maternity projects in Shyira, Rwanda (click here for details). Please support one of our team members by clicking a link below, or support the whole team, by clicking the following link: Team Rwanda The whole team .... Jane Morgan Cheryl Moran Zoe Robertson Lilian Brignull Judith Hulse Peter Morgan John Shaw Sally Williams Stewart Brignull Steve Hulse Martin Baxter Donna Robinson Mike Robinson (More to follow) .... would like to thank you for your support Whether you support the whole team, or one of the team members, you can be assured that every penny received by Shyira Trust goes to the project it was intended for. No rents, no salaries, no overheads - jus...