I'm at it again with another (my third) physical challenge for NAFA (Nepal Australia Friendship Association).
This time I'm participating in the Brisbane Half Marathon on the 3rd August 2014 ... it's ONLY 21.1kms ^o^ but will be tough for me as the body is a bit older and not as fast :) ... But I love a physical challenge, especially when it's for the people of Nepal!
2014 is NAFA's 25th Anniversary Year and there is a small team of us (made up of Nepali and non-Nepali) who are collectively trying to raise $25,000 to commemorate this major milestone. The money raised will go towards important health projects. My fundraising page has more details of the projects and also on NAFA's website ... www.nafa.org.au
The link to my fundraising page is ...
So please have a read of my page (below) and if you would like to sponsor me then please click on the link above and click on Donate. Thanks :)
On Sunday 3rd August, I will be doing my darndest to run a gruelling 21km course and I will be making my run count!
PLEASE click on DONATE to show your SUPPORT 
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I'm taking part in the Brisbane Marathon Festival 2014
and attempting to raise much needed funds for my favourite charity
Nepal Australia Friendship Association Inc (NAFA)
On Sunday 3rd August, I will be doing my darndest to run a gruelling 21km course and I will be making my run count!
Not only am I a proud supporter of NAFA and Nepal, but I also have a great passion for trekking in the magnificent Himalaya. I have visited Nepal 9 times since November 2000, and I never lose my enthusiasm for this beautiful country with its wonderful diverse culture and gentle happy people. But Nepal is one of the poorest countries in the world with the majority of the population living in extreme poverty with little or no access to affordable health care, quality education and water. I am continually inspired by the dedicated people who are NAFA, but also by the Nepali people and their humble & grateful attitude to life; even when most of them face immense hardship and struggle in their everyday lives without the basic needs we take for granted. Until I spent time in Nepal, did I realise how fortunate we are in Australia and how unaware I was of the plight of residents in developing countries. This awareness, my love of this wonderful country and the friendships I have made with Nepali people in Australia and Nepal, motivates me to be involved and to try to make a difference when and where I can. This is why I'd greatly appreciate any support, big or small, that you may be able to extend to this very worthy and important cause!
2014 is NAFA's 25th Anniversary of making a difference in Nepal
and our team of runners/walkers are attempting to raise a total of $25,000 !!!
ALL donations will go directly to NAFA and then on to NEPAL
to provide much needed assistance in REMOTE HEALTH PROJECTS.
Nestled in the majestic Himalayas, Nepal is a beautiful country but despite its beauty and uniqueness it is also very poor. Health care especially in the rural areas of Nepal is of very poor quality and/or not easily accessible. Furthermore availability of health care workers and resources is very limited. Providing health services to families, especially women and children, is one very important facet of NAFA's support to remote areas of Nepal. This fun run will allow our team to raise funds, which can be put towards some very important on-going health projects currently supported by NAFA.
- Primary hearing care and treatment services provided by Hearing Nepal Program and the Nepal Association of Hard of Hearing (NAHOH)
- Tilganga Eye Hospital remote cataract surgery eye clinics
- Salary subsidy of 3 health clinic workers (including two midwifes) for a remote area health clinic in the hilly region of Nepal
- Sponsorship of health related further education and training students e.g. nursing, rural health, nursing assistant
For very little cost health workers can save lives and prevent illnesses that can be deadly in under-resourced developing countries like Nepal.
CLICK on this link to read more about NAFA's Health Projects
PLEASE click on DONATE to show your SUPPORT
Thank you for helping to make a difference in this very special country!
