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Dr Narinder Kapur presents cheque to Lynn Woo - 10th May 2013
Dr Narinder Kapur, consultant neuropsychologist and visiting Professor of Neuropsychology at University College London, and a follower of Mahatma Ghandi, presented £3000 donation to Lynn Woo for the Karen Woo Foundation, in honour of Karen's courage and determination.
The ceremony took place in front of the Ghandi statue in Tavistock Square, London. Thank you to Dr Kapur for this generous donation, the foundation is very grateful for your support and the difference it will make in the lives of the women and children we support.
(Pictured L-R Andrew Woo, Lynn Woo, Professor Sir Brian Jarman, Dr Narinder Kapur)
Second Container on way - Jan 2013
The KWF is pleased to announce there is a second container on its way to Afghanistan, organised by Mike King and Clive O'Sullivan. It contains work clothing donated by Arco to be distributed by Afghan Action, computers donated by a girls' school here for a girl's school there, also under Afghan Action's care, and donated Medical supplies destined for the Ibn Sina Hospital Kabul from us. There is even some cricket gear donated through Francis Wauchope who has been instrumental in arranging the freighting of the container. We are grateful to the HQ RLC (TA) and 562 squadron 151 (London) Transport Regiment for moving the container out of Harlow to a distribution point for completion and then to Southampton, both moves in appalling weather.
10 Mile Run - Nov 2012
Thank you to Vicky Sanders, who completed a 10 mile run to raise money for the Foundation. Vicky had only just started getting back into running shortly before the run, so this is a massive challenge.
You can still sponsor her by visiting her Justgiving page.
Thank you to Vicky and everyone who supported her.
3 Countries in a Day Cycle - Oct 2012
Thank you and congratulations to Lucy Knight and Rosalind Conlon who took part in the 3 Countries in a day cycle (28th Oct), where they travelled from France along the Belgium coast line, ending in the Netherlands, all in 1 day.
You can still show your support for them by visiting their Justgiving page.
Great work, your efforts are truly appreciated.
Robin Hood Half Marathon - Sept 2012
Congratulations to Charlotte and Priya, two 4th year medical students at the University of Nottingham, who completed the Robin Hood Half Marathon in Nottingham on Sunday the 30th of September to raise funds for the Karen Woo Foundation.
You can still support them by visiting their Justgiving page to sponsor them.
Thank you to Charlotte and Priya, and everyone who sponsored and supported them.
40th Wedding Celebration benefits the KWF
Marie and Brian Proctor celebrated 40 years of marriage with a party with friends and family at their Stafford home. Marie, a cousin of Karen, requested that instead of anniversary gifts her guests could donate to the Karen Woo Foundation. The KWF trustees would like to thank Marie, Brian and their guests for raising over £370 for the Foundation.
Great Wall Trek Charity Challenge - Sept 2012
The Trustees of the Karen Woo Foundation would like to congratulate and thank Rachel Crowley, for her remarkable charity challenge trekking the Great Wall of China, raising funds for the Foundation.
You can still show your support by visiting Rachel's Justgiving page to sponsor her.
2012 Virgin Money Cyclone Cycling Challenge - June 2012
Thank you to everyone who supported a group of us undertaking the 2012 Virgin Money Cyclone cycling Challenge
We're pleased to report that we successfully completed the challenge, albeit in a less than flattering time.
There were some really tough times out on the cycle, but the thought of everyone's support and the good causes we're backing kept us going
You can still sponsor us via our Justgiving page.
Thank you for the support of Back on Track Fitness Studio for your support
2012 Devizes to Westminster Canoe Challenge - May 2012
Lee Hamilton and James Kenyon planned to paddle 125 miles nonstop for the Karen Woo Foundation.
They took part in the gruelling Devizes to Westminster Kayak race on 07/04/2012.. but sadly had to pull out before completion this year as hypothermia took its toll.
Thank you to them both for their heroic effort and to their sponsors for upholding their pledges, in recognition of that effort.
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Cuillin Ridge Challenge Fundraiser - May
This month Henry Pickett will be traversing the Cuillin Ridge on the Isle of Skye to raise funds for the Karen Woo Foundation. To sponsor Henry and find out more about this amazing undertaking please visit his Justgiving page.
Good luck Henry and hope all the preparations are going well.
Fundraising Dinner
The Karen Woo Foundation are looking at hosting a Fundraiser Ball, please let the foundation know on contact@karenwoofoundation.org if this is something you would be interested in attending.
If you would like to support us and host an event then please find details on our 'Support Us' page.