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Gemin-i is an educational charity helping children around the world share ideas and work together for a brighter future.
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Does my bum look big in this?
And no, that pic is not of any of us, but we will be posting funny team training pics once we get our very own sumo suits!!
Suzanne, Kat, Harriet, Mike and Byron are passionate about sport - in the sort of "give it a go" rather than a "go for it" capactity at times, and this is one occasion where that philosophy rings true!
We have banded together to create the "Sunday Sumos" and run in the annual 5km Sumo Run in Battersea Park on the 19th June 2010.
Our team spirit is second to none, with our personal motto reflecting our desire to keep on going and never give up, we have adopted that well worn mantra of "1 Tequila, 2 Tequila, 3 Tequila, 4...." to keep us focussed and helping us strive towards our goal, not only to all cross the finish line, but to also raise £2000 for a worthy cause.
All info is below - please dig deep - its for the children!!!
Love Suz, Kat, Harri, Mike & Byron xx
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGtmtzhTHeM&feature=channel
PS: If you want to be a "bigger person" and come join our jolly team, let me know as there is always room for more crazy people doing their bit for charity!
GO SUMO GO
THE INFLATABLE REVOLUTION
http://www.sumorun.com/?gclid=CKyy7bzHo6ECFd1r4wodYB-mxw
ITS THE ANNUAL SUMMER SUMO RUN
EVERYONE THINKS A 5K RUN IS JUST A WALK IN THE PARK BUT HAVE YOU TRIED TO RUN IT IN A MASSIVE ALL RESTRICTING SUPERSIZE ME SUMO SUIT !!!
SO HERE WE GO - TO HELP THE KIDDIES PUT YOU HAND IN YOUR WALLET RIGHT HERE AND SPONSOR A LITTLE FOR MY SUMO ROLLAROUND THE PARK AT BREAKNECK BUMPER CAR SPEEDS AS I FIGHT IT OUT FOR THE FINISH LINE WITH THE GLOBAL SUMO POSSY
Gemin-I - raising money for –
Education and AIDS awareness in developing countries
What do we do Gemin-I brings together over 60,000 children in 115 countries to tackle the worlds biggest problems such as malaria,HIV/AIDS, human rights and conflict resolution.
Learn. How dose gemin-I do this Gemin-I educates young people on these pressing issues through online resources and through helping children share their ideas via internet forums and debates.
Change. Why dose gemin-I do this Gemin-I helps children to understand these pressing issues and learn to take action, so that they can promote positive change around the world.
Where dose your money go your £250= 1 school connected in the developing world.
The money you raise for this year’s sumo run will be funding Gemin-I to run an HIV and AIDS awareness project, entitled Global Action Exchange, in schools across over 100 countries around the globe. Your key messages for sponsors are below but but please see over leaf for a more detailed project plan.
An introduction Youth action Exchange will be Gemin-I’s biggest and most ambitious project since our beginnings in 1998. Backed by the funds raised from this year’s sumo run, as well as prestigious EU funding, we will be reaching an unprecedented number of children across the globe: AT LEAST 60000 students in 1000+ schools, across 115 countries. The project will run for a minimum of 36 months.
Project aim Y.A.X aims to raise awareness and generate understanding among young people across the globe about HIV and aids epidemic and to bring young people together to take action on it. With increase awareness and understanding, we will be providing them with the tools they need to join campaigns and urge their governments to deliver on their commitments to combat HIV and AIDS.
Project method: participants will join Gemin-I’s online interviews with experts on the community, each young person will develop a thorough understanding of the HIV and AIDS epidemic and how it relates to their local community and country.
The outcomes: through developing their understanding and awareness of the issue, students will identify tangible ways in which they can play a role in combating HIV and AIDS.
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Recent donors
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Valentino £30.00 (+ £8.46 giftaid) 26.06.10 Hahah the suit is great! |
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Richard Angus £50.00 (+ £14.10 giftaid) 21.06.10 KEEP ON LAPPING! |
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Tom Parker £20.00 (+ £5.64 giftaid) 20.06.10 Well done Harri on being the fastest girl. You put all of my running (jogging is probably more accurate) attempts to shame. |
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Julie £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 18.06.10 |
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Georgina £20.00 (+ £5.64 giftaid) 18.06.10 |
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David G £25.00 (+ £7.05 giftaid) 18.06.10 |
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Blake £20.00 (+ £5.64 giftaid) 18.06.10 |
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Ken Rhea £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 18.06.10 Good luck!! |
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Claire E £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 18.06.10 Good luck Harri and everyone!! Save some energy for Ibiza ;-) |
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Therese £5.00 18.06.10 its not much but its something! |
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Anonymous £20.00 (+ £5.64 giftaid) 18.06.10 |
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Harriet Parker £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 17.06.10 Go Kat |
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Harriet Parker £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 17.06.10 Go Suz! |
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Anonymous £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 17.06.10 Go Harri! |
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Anonymous £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 17.06.10 Smokin' Hot! |
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Nige £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 15.06.10 Nice one Suz ... enjoy! |
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Melissa O'Brien £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 15.06.10 Good Luck, you Nutter!!! |
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John Gorst £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 15.06.10 Good luck all! |
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Ben £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 14.06.10 Great initiative! Looking forward to the pictures |
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Andrew £20.00 (+ £5.64 giftaid) 14.06.10 The bargain here is you must send me a picture from the finishing line! |
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John Turton £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 14.06.10 The phots are a must |
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Sarah £10.00 14.06.10 Looking forward to the photos |
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John Spillane £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 14.06.10 Good luck Suz. I'm sure you will all look quite a sight. |
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Anonymous £20.00 (+ £5.64 giftaid) 13.06.10 Sumo bouncing might be an option if get too hard running ? |
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Anonymous £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 12.06.10 Good luck!! |
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kathryn parker £20.00 11.06.10 Stay Cool |
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Anonymous £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 11.06.10 You look hot in it Ms.Sumo!!! :) |
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CH £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 11.06.10 Mad, for a worthy cause |
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Oli £20.00 11.06.10 Good luck, now you will know what fat people feel like |
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Samantha Davies £5.00 (+ £1.41 giftaid) 10.06.10 I expect photos. Fat suits are hot. |
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Peter L. £20.00 10.06.10 you will sweat like hell !! Enjoy :-) |
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Gareth Williams £20.00 (+ £5.64 giftaid) 10.06.10 I expect to see some pics of this ... evidence needed! |
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David Sanders £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 10.06.10 Good luck Suz, hope you make the distance in the suit! |
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Jayson £10.00 10.06.10 Wish I could be there! Lots of pictures and all my love to y'all!!!! |
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Peter L £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 10.06.10 Here’s an idea. Fill the suit with Helium, you can float the 5k. Good luck. |
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Kirsty Montgomery £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 09.06.10 Good luck my Morocco buddy! |
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Karen M £25.00 (+ £7.05 giftaid) 09.06.10 Brilliant.. If its down hill you can tuck your head in and roll all the way.. new style of Zorbing :o) Good luck! |
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Alison Brock £50.00 (+ £14.10 giftaid) 09.06.10 Wow, you guys are amazing, can't believe you are going to dress up in that suit - well done!! |
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Ben Sommer £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 09.06.10 Don't forget talc!! Good on you! |
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Jono M £20.00 (+ £5.64 giftaid) 09.06.10 Good Luck Big Suz!! (Peep show gag that works even better in Sumo suit). |
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Jeanine Long £25.00 (+ £7.05 giftaid) 09.06.10 Run fat girl run!! Looks like great fun on a great day for a great cause. Good luck! |
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Claire Reynolds £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 09.06.10 Good luck.. it might almost be worth coming to watch. Sounds very funny! |
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SimonR £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 09.06.10 Good luck Suzanne - I am certain that by the time you complete the 5kms you will have made at least 20 new conatcts :) |
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Lou Healey £5.00 (+ £1.41 giftaid) 09.06.10 Good luck fatty |
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Jamie £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 09.06.10 Try not to flake out Suzie Q! Think of the beer at the end! |
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Anonymous £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 09.06.10 Go for it! |
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Jane Stevens £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 08.06.10 At last - your bum does look big in this!!! |
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Anonymous £20.00 (+ £5.64 giftaid) 04.06.10 Will be waiting for the pictures ;) |
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John Baird £20.00 04.06.10 Go for it. (I'll sponsor another 20 if you stick a pair of tassles on the suit ;-) |
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natalie lingham £20.00 04.06.10 i am so proud of u suz! hahaha |
