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Salam! This September, I will be running to raise money for a cause I truly believe in. The Omid Foundation does
admirable work for impoverished and disadvantaged young women in Iran. As they are working under difficult circumstances,
I want to do what I can to keep this foundation going and to give these women a chance to reach their true potential. I
first heard about Omid at a screening of the Glass House at St Antony's College at Oxford. Moved by the women's stories,
I immediately wrote to its founder, Marjaneh Halati, and told her how much I admired her work. Since then, I have been
able to do some volunteering work for them. Now, I want to help raise money as well as awareness, so that Omid can
continue their admirable and selfless work.
I will be running at Nike's Run to the Beat on the 25th of September 2011. It's a half marathon and I will be running
along a route near the O2, accompanied by musicians for most of its length. This will provide motivation for runners
— and give us the extra rhythm to complete the race!
I enjoy running on a fairly regular basis, and besides being a member of a gym, I also jog in Hyde Park. I first
participated in a half marathon a few years ago in Kuala Lumpur. I ran for a Malaysian charity that sought to improve the
quality of life for elderly persons. This year, I want to help the Omid Foundation. Although I want to help raise
money for them, I also want to take this opportunity to raise awareness and shed more light on the work that they do
in Iran and abroad. Although I love running, I am doing this for the many young disadvantaged women in Iran who need
a chance. I have faith in them. And I hope all of you will have faith in me. I am sure together we can make someone
else's life a little bit better.
Thank you,
Rowena
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Please support Rowena's participation in the Half-Marathon and help her raise funds for the Omid Foundation. With your help,
she aims to raise $5000 or £3000.
Make an online donation through our website, which is easy and totally secure: donate now.
Donations are tax deductible for US tax payers. If you're a UK taxpayer and agree to Gift Aid your donation, we receive an
additional 25% from the Inland Revenue and it does not cost you a Penny.
You can also you can send us a check made out to 'Omid Foundation' in US Dollars drawn on a US bank or in GBP drawn on a UK
bank. Checks should be mailed to Omid Foundation — 63 Rutland Gate — London SW7 1PJ — UK.
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