Charity
Msaada was established in 2005 in the Blackmore Vale area of North Dorset/South Wiltshire, to help Rwandans in the east of the country rebuild their lives following the catastrophic 1994 genocide, through self-sustainable development projects and education. The group was founded with the support of Fergal Keane of the BBC who reported on the atrocities in Rwanda in 1994 which left about one million dead and millions of lives in ruins. Msaada is working with AVEGA East (the Association des Veuves du Genocide Agahozo) a self-help widows’ and orphans’ group who are seeking to assist over 4,000 widows and over 14,000 orphans in the Kibungo area of Rwanda left destitute after the horrors of the ethnic cleansing; Excel Primary School in Rwamagana, which promotes the education and integration of students regardless of ethnic background; SURF (the Survivors’ Fund); Rwamagana Secondary School, and the Subiruseke Vocational Training Association. Msaada seeks to establish self-sustaining projects to encourage prosperity, development and growth. Msaada provides support on the basis of the need, and capacity, of the local people. Support is not based on ethnic, religious or political considerations.
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Sam Feller's Rwandan Challenge
Hi, thanks for visiting my page.
On 19 Feburary 2012, I am running a 26-mile marathon in Rwamagana, East Rwanda to raise money for Msaada, a small UK-based and registered charity that helps victims of the horrific Rwandan genocide in 1994 including widows and orphans and helps to re-build their lives.
During our trip, we will visit some of the schools that Msaada makes regular donations to. We will also visit some of the homes that Msaada, through your donations, help to re-build.
I am self-funding the trip and all donations will go directly to those who need it most.
Since July 2005, Msaada have raised £465,000 to fund self-sustainable projects in Africa. You can find out more about Msaada at www.msaada.org
This really is a wholly worthwhile cause and your donations really will make a difference. For example, if I meet my target of £1,500, then this is enough for one family to afford a cow which will provide a family with a livelihood for the rest of their lives.
Through Virgin Money Giving, you can sponsor me and donations will be quickly processed and passed to charities. Virgin Money Giving is a not for profit organisation and will claim gift aid on a charity's behalf where the donor is eligible for this. I really appreciate all your support and thank you for any donations.
See my video! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kNrCIEupzE
Recent donors
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Francis Hunter £42.58 (+ £10.65 giftaid) 29.02.12 You were slow... |
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David Glick £100.00 (+ £25.00 giftaid) 27.02.12 Hey Sam - well done. Very proud of your commitment! |
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Ross £25.00 (+ £6.25 giftaid) 22.02.12 Well done. |
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Adam £15.00 (+ £3.75 giftaid) 16.02.12 Good luck Sam, sorry it's a bit late! xx |
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Neal £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 13.02.12 Good luck Sam |
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QO £100.00 12.02.12 |
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Reeta Patel £50.00 (+ £12.50 giftaid) 12.02.12 Good Luck Sam :)...wishing you all the best and I'm very proud of you :) well done xx |
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N.B. £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 08.02.12 Good luck Sammie! |
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Christina £5.00 (+ £1.25 giftaid) 08.02.12 Amazing! Good Luck Sam ;-) |
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Mike Pell £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 06.02.12 One day I'll join you...or just keep donating so you can do it haha! Good luck! x |
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Matthew Lawton £15.00 (+ £3.75 giftaid) 05.02.12 Best of luck, well done with all the training so far! |
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Tasha Adley £15.00 (+ £3.75 giftaid) 05.02.12 This is what happens when we save money not going for dinner, haha! Best of luck, an amazing feat...Grace (!)xx |
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Anonymous £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 04.02.12 Good Luck! Have a great time. |
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Peter Costello £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 31.01.12 Best of luck Sam, a great cause! |
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Sunil £100.00 (+ £25.00 giftaid) 31.01.12 Good luck and all the best Sunil |
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karen and martin x £50.00 (+ £12.50 giftaid) 21.01.12 well done sam x |
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Elayne & Wayne & gang £100.00 17.01.12 Good Luck Sam! Excellent lesser known charity. Keep drinking (water) - keep up the good work! |
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Lez, Bryan & families £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 16.01.12 Wish you all the best before, during & after the run !! Have a wonderful experience & finish in style. All our luv |
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Eva & Mark £50.00 (+ £12.50 giftaid) 15.01.12 Best of luck, Spam. A really fantastic thing you are doing, good luck with the last stretch of training. Love Eva and Mark |
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Gareth £15.00 (+ £3.75 giftaid) 11.01.12 Good luck Sam!! |
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Ben Kaye £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 09.01.12 So proud. And so jealous that your time will probably be half of mine!!! |
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Shahar £10.00 07.01.12 Good Luck! |
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Andrew Young £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 05.01.12 Good luck Sam! x |
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Paul £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 05.01.12 Sam. Most of all enjoy it. I look forward to the story at Crisis next Christmas. |
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Adam K £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 04.01.12 Good luck! x |
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Secret Admirer £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 04.01.12 Saw you on pink news- you're so hot! So impressed! |
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Giles Welch £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 04.01.12 Good luck Sam! A very worthy cause! |
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Benjamin Cohen £40.00 (+ £10.00 giftaid) 04.01.12 Good luck xxx |
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Anonymous £5.00 (+ £1.25 giftaid) 03.01.12 |
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Alex Harris £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 03.01.12 Good luck!! |
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Grant J £10.00 02.01.12 Good luck Sam, keep training hard |
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Anonymous £25.00 (+ £6.25 giftaid) 02.01.12 Good luck - very impressed! |
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Vijai Basdeo £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 30.12.11 Run forest run |
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Jimmy £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 30.12.11 |
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Anonymous £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 30.12.11 |
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Neil H £10.06 (+ £2.52 giftaid) 30.12.11 Keep up the good work. I don't envy you on your mammoth task.x |
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Ann Brown £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 29.12.11 Well done, Sam. It's a great cause and I'm sure it will be good for your elf esteem. Good luck! |
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Simon £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 28.12.11 Good luck, hope it goes well. |
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Philip Green £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 27.12.11 Good luck Sam |
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Haryo £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 24.12.11 Good luck! |
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Charlotte & Gideon £25.00 (+ £6.25 giftaid) 18.12.11 Best of luck for a fabulous challenge! |
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Anonymous £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 17.12.11 Goood Luck SamWell |
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Anonymous £25.00 (+ £6.25 giftaid) 17.12.11 Best of luck Sam! |
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Jono £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 16.12.11 Good luck! Come back safe and sound! |
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Jeremy S £26.20 (+ £6.55 giftaid) 10.12.11 Good luck Sam! Well done! |
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Mark Shaw £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 08.12.11 Better you than me ! |
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Jamie & Jess £75.00 (+ £18.75 giftaid) 06.12.11 Good luck! |
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Dave Primost £50.00 (+ £12.50 giftaid) 06.12.11 Good luck Sam! |
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Ram Bekir £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 06.12.11 Good luck Sam, a fantastic cause |
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Peter Tobin £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 05.12.11 Good luck with this Sam |
