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Win a Garmin Forerunner or Vitamix FOR CHARITY!

July 8, 2011 Posted by Sweet Tooth Runner under Uncategorized
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HEY guys!! I just got back from my music competition, which I won by the way!! So thanks for all the good wishes- it clearly worked! Open-mouthed smile And THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH for the feedback on yesterday’s post! Honestly I was kinda iffy about talking about my disordered eating past, but your responses meant so much to me! I will definitely talk about it more in the future, as requested, so THANKS friends!!

 

Basically, if you didn’t know, on October 9th this year I will be running The Royal Parks Half Marathon in London as part of Team Poverty for Christian Aid!

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“Christian Aid has a vision – an end to poverty – and we believe that vision can become a reality” I  believe that too. One thing I really struggle with actually is suffering in the world. I find it hard to comprehend the level of suffering millions of people around the world face on a daily basis, beyond what I can even comprehend. To be honest, I used to try and ignore it. It depressed me, and still does to an extent, that there is so little I can do to help.

A video about poverty (be warned, it does contain shocking footage).

What I do now recognise is that although I can’t single-handedly end all poverty and suffering, I can STILL make a difference, and I hope to do that by raising money for this amazing charity.

 

So what does Christian Aid do?christianaid21

Firstly, I’ll just dispel this common belief: Christian Aid does NOT just help Christians! It is a faith based organisation that helps EVERYONE, “regardless of religion, ethnicity or nationality.” I swear I’ve been asked about that at least 3 times already! Smile with tongue out

 

Christian Aid work on all sorts of projects, from long-term ones such as these…

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…to working emergencies like these…

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(Screenshots from their website)

 

For example, Christian Aid are currently working to help with the severe drought in Africa, where over 10 million people are affected, which to put it in perspective, is pretty much the entire population of Greece.

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And the biggest worry in my day is usually whether I have any caramel pudding in my fridge to put on my oatmeal! Just can’t imagine!

 

Ok, so what am I doing to help? Well in running this half I am hoping to raise over £300 for Christian Aid. My JustGiving page:

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And to help me get to this amount, I am doing a HUGE GIVEAWAY!! I basically thought about what would be my DREAM giveaway, and this is it! *This giveaway is sponsored by a generous person I know- not a company*

 

There is one of TWO items up for grabs, and the winner gets to choose which ONE they want!!

 

You can EITHER win:

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The latest Garmin Forerunner! You can read all about it here, but basically the Garmin Forerunner 610 has a touchscreen unlike the others, and provides accurate distance, pace, GPS position, heart rate¹, calories and many other features. I have the Garmin 305 which I LOVE, but is a lot bigger than this and I find it a bit chunky, so this is perfect!

 

OR the latest Vitamix!vitamix_pro500

That is Vitamix Professional Series 500 (details here). It is a crazy good machine that quite a few bloggers have and I want one so badly!!

 

And YOU can win ONE of these things!! To win:

 

  • (Mandatory) Donate to my JustGiving page at least £2, and leave a comment here saying you’ve done so.
  • (Optional) For each extra £2, you get another entry (please leave an EXTRA comment telling me how much). For example, if you donate £10, then leave one comment telling me you donated, and then another comment telling me you donated £10.
  • (Optional) You get an extra entry for following me on Twitter and Tweeting  about the giveaway, linking back to this post.

 

The winner will be picked randomly on Tuesday 12th at 9pm GMT. And I will be very jealous of whoever wins!! Smile with tongue out

 

GOOD LUCK you guys, and thanks in advance for helping me to raise money to help beat poverty! LOVE YOU ALL <3

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79 Responses to Win a Garmin Forerunner or Vitamix FOR CHARITY!

  1. Ellen @ Undercover Runner EatsJuly 8, 2011 at 12:04 am

    I follow you and tweeted

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  2. Ellen @ Undercover Runner EatsJuly 8, 2011 at 12:07 am

    I donated!

    MAN. I’ve donated a lot more than I have in any previous years I think, haha. Good thing they’re all for excellent causes or else I might actually feel bad about putting charges on my credit card, lol.

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  3. Lindsay@LivingLindsayJuly 8, 2011 at 12:23 am

    I donated!!

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  4. Lindsay@LivingLindsayJuly 8, 2011 at 12:24 am

    I donated 6 pounds – I have no idea how to type in the pounds symbol – haha :)

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  5. Lindsay@LivingLindsayJuly 8, 2011 at 12:25 am

    I follow you on Twitter and I tweeted about the giveaway

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  6. Maryea {Happy Healthy Mama}July 8, 2011 at 1:30 am

    What an amazing organization! I donated.

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  7. Maryea {Happy Healthy Mama}July 8, 2011 at 1:30 am

    I donated 16 pounds.

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  8. Maryea {Happy Healthy Mama}July 8, 2011 at 1:30 am

    I’m going to tweet right now. :-)

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  9. edwinaJuly 8, 2011 at 1:52 am

    hi emma is this an international giveaway or just the UK?

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  10. TaraJuly 8, 2011 at 2:55 am

    I donated! I don’t usually go out of my way to donate for these, but since you’re such an awesome amiga and I know you care so much about the cause and running, I whipped out the credit card! You inspire me everyday :)

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  11. TaraJuly 8, 2011 at 2:57 am

    tweeted!

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  12. LillyJuly 8, 2011 at 5:07 am

    Honestly you are the sweetest person EVER! You rock for doing this, and it is sooo much more then the giveaway (which is fab) but I am totally doing this for the BIGGER picture, because this is such and important cause and my daily problems have no comparison to so many around the world who are fighting for each day and struggling. — I Donated!!!

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  13. LillyJuly 8, 2011 at 5:08 am

    donated £6

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  14. LillyJuly 8, 2011 at 5:09 am

    follow you, and tweeted about it:)

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  15. RagnhildJuly 8, 2011 at 5:20 am

    YEY Emma! What a great thing to support! Im so happy you are doing this, and Im so happy Im able to help a tiny bit! I donated £10.
    these are the first 2

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  16. RagnhildJuly 8, 2011 at 5:21 am

    3+4

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  17. RagnhildJuly 8, 2011 at 5:21 am

    5+6

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  18. RagnhildJuly 8, 2011 at 5:22 am

    7+8

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  19. RagnhildJuly 8, 2011 at 5:23 am

    9+10
    :D
    Im in desperate need of a Vitamix, so I have my fingers crossed :) In any case Im happy I could be part of this!
    Good luck raising the money<3

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  20. Rachel @ Eat, Learn, Discover!July 8, 2011 at 6:03 am

    I just donated :-)

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  21. Rachel @ Eat, Learn, Discover!July 8, 2011 at 6:04 am

    I donated £10

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  22. Rachel @ Eat, Learn, Discover!July 8, 2011 at 6:08 am

    also, i already follow on twitter, and just tweeted the giveaway.

    I love that you are doing this it makes me realize there really are good people in the world :-)

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  23. Emily and MonicaJuly 8, 2011 at 6:11 am

    Hey, my sister and I donated to your charity. We think it is so awesome what you are doing and love all the amazing food you post. We now both eat dates with almond butter by the pound now (so good!)

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  24. Emily and MonicaJuly 8, 2011 at 6:12 am

    Oh, and we donated 15 pounds! We hope you reach your goal!

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  25. KrystalJuly 8, 2011 at 8:30 am

    You’re such a love Emma!!

    I donated.

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  26. KrystalJuly 8, 2011 at 8:31 am

    Donated £6 in total.

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  27. BronaghJuly 8, 2011 at 9:56 am

    Hey Emma! I think you’re running for a great cause and really admire your dedication to fundraising. I’m positive you’ll reach your target in no time, especially with awesome incentives such as a garmin or vitamix! I’ve donated the required £2 :) Good luck!

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  28. BronaghJuly 8, 2011 at 9:59 am

    I couldn’t resist donating another £8, so £10 in total. Winning a vitamix would be amazing, but just knowing I’m supporting such a good charity is even better :)

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  29. ~Jessica~July 8, 2011 at 10:15 am

    Donated once…

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  30. ~Jessica~July 8, 2011 at 10:16 am

    And also donated an extra £10, because I am so astounded by your continuing generosity and selflessness.

    *hugs*

    xxx

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  31. ~Jessica~July 8, 2011 at 10:40 am

    Also posted on Twitter (or at least attempted to!)

    xxx

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  32. NickyJuly 8, 2011 at 10:57 am

    What an amazing idea lovely!! I donated :)

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  33. NickyJuly 8, 2011 at 10:57 am

    And I tweeted!! :)

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  34. zivaJuly 8, 2011 at 12:20 pm

    Best giveaway idea ever!! I just donated :)

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  35. zivaJuly 8, 2011 at 12:23 pm

    and I follow you on Twitter now…good luck with this and hope you raise the amount you need :)

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  36. JessJuly 8, 2011 at 12:52 pm

    Congrats on the music competition that’s amazing a big well done to you. :D

    Wow your give away sounds amazing, I also think its a wonderful charity you are supporting, they help so many people who are unfortunate to suffer. :D

    I’m of to justgiving to donate you right this second, and I shall tweet my followers about your amazing give away.

    Have a wonderful day
    Love Jess

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  37. kaila @ healthy helper!July 8, 2011 at 2:14 pm

    This is an amazing cause and giveaway! I donated!

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  38. kaila @ healthy helper!July 8, 2011 at 2:14 pm

    I donated 5 pounds!

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  39. kaila @ healthy helper!July 8, 2011 at 2:15 pm

    I am going to tweet now! And I already follow you !

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  40. Katy WidrickJuly 8, 2011 at 4:06 pm

    BEAUTIFUL idea!

    I donated, happily.

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  41. Katy WidrickJuly 8, 2011 at 4:06 pm

    I was already following, so I tweeted!

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  42. Amy BeeJuly 8, 2011 at 9:39 pm

    Donated m’dear :) best of luck! hugs xo

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  43. Alex @ fightcancerwithfoodJuly 8, 2011 at 9:52 pm

    Awesome giveaway!! I donated…

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  44. Alex @ fightcancerwithfoodJuly 8, 2011 at 9:53 pm

    And donated £6 for yoou..

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  45. Alex @ fightcancerwithfoodJuly 8, 2011 at 9:58 pm

    And followed you/tweeted about it! #massivegiveawaygeek

    p.s I love your blog and got hugely excited that you’re in the UK! I get major US blog envy..

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  46. FreyaJuly 8, 2011 at 10:37 pm

    Holy heck! Your giveaway craps all over my giveaway prize LOL!
    I don’t need either of them but I’ll donate anyway :-) You’re so generous!

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  47. Kate (What Kate is Cooking)July 9, 2011 at 1:54 am

    I donated! This is such a great cause :)

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  48. Kate (What Kate is Cooking)July 9, 2011 at 1:55 am

    I donated 4 pounds!

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  49. Kate (What Kate is Cooking)July 9, 2011 at 1:56 am

    And I tweeted :)

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  50. MariaJuly 9, 2011 at 3:31 am

    Hi Emma! I donated :)

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  51. MariaJuly 9, 2011 at 3:32 am

    I donated £10

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  52. MariaJuly 9, 2011 at 3:33 am

    I’m now following you on twitter@maria_wright and i posted a description and link back to this page :) Thank you for the opportunity to win one of these wonderful prizes :)

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  53. Jayme @ Runner-n-SpiceJuly 9, 2011 at 4:38 am

    Hey Emma – I just donated (4 pounds / 8 Canadian dollars!). You are doing such an incredible thing here, and I’m so impressed with your fundraising efforts – wow! It helps that you have a very wicked & popular blog :)

    Now onto my tweets – for additional giveaway entries! Yahoo!

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  54. Jayme @ Runner-n-SpiceJuly 9, 2011 at 4:39 am

    I donated 4 pounds. Woo hoo! Emma, you rock!

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  55. Jayme @ Runner-n-SpiceJuly 9, 2011 at 4:45 am

    …and my tweet!

    @SweetToothRunnr is running the Royal Parks 1/2 ‘thon for a great charity, learn more here: sweettoothrunner.com/2011/07/08/win… (link shortened automatically)

    Great giveaway!!

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  56. NooraJuly 9, 2011 at 9:22 am

    I tweeted about the giveaway.

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  57. kaila @ healthy helper!July 9, 2011 at 8:23 pm

    I never left my extra comment for the extra two pounds I donated! So here it is! :)

    I WANT TO WIN SO BAD!

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  58. Alice @ bakenbeebz.blogspot.comJuly 10, 2011 at 10:02 am

    I FOLLOW YOU ON TWITTER

    ALICE X

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  59. Alice @ bakenbeebz.blogspot.comJuly 10, 2011 at 10:03 am

    I DONATED TO YOU PAGE!!! GOOD LUCK XXX

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  60. BethanyJuly 10, 2011 at 12:06 pm

    Heya Emma
    This is such a great thing that you’re doing, i’ve just donated :)

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  61. BethanyJuly 10, 2011 at 12:07 pm

    This is my comment to say that i’ve donated £10. It’s a great cause, so I hope it helps!

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  62. BethanyJuly 10, 2011 at 12:11 pm

    Oh, and of course I follow you on twitter, just about to tweet you up :)
    Best of luck on race day! I’m running too, but i’ll probably be trucking in far later than you. It’s my first half and legit race.

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  63. Beth @naturallyyoursbethJuly 10, 2011 at 6:09 pm

    I donated :)

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  64. Beth @naturallyyoursbethJuly 10, 2011 at 6:09 pm

    I donated 5 pounds girl! Keep up the awesome work for this great cause :)

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  65. Beth @naturallyyoursbethJuly 10, 2011 at 6:10 pm

    I follow you on Twitter and tweeted this fundraiser!

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  66. Eleanor@eatinglikeahorseJuly 10, 2011 at 10:26 pm

    Wow, what an amzing cause to be helping, that’s so cool and what you do will make such a difference!
    This has got to be the best giveaway ever too, I’d love to win a Vitamix!
    I donated…

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  67. Eleanor@eatinglikeahorseJuly 10, 2011 at 10:27 pm

    Ha ha, amazing, not amzing! I donated £10 :-)

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  68. Eleanor@eatinglikeahorseJuly 10, 2011 at 10:29 pm

    And I follow you, and Tweeted… :-)

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  69. EmilyJuly 11, 2011 at 8:57 am

    I donated!

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  70. EmilyJuly 11, 2011 at 8:58 am

    I actually donated £10 :D
    Emily recently posted..What I’ve been munching

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  71. EmilyJuly 11, 2011 at 9:01 am

    And of course I follow you on twitter (@inmywindow) and I tweeted too :D x
    Emily recently posted..What I’ve been munching

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  72. Ffion @ Chocolate & RaspberriesJuly 12, 2011 at 8:29 pm

    I donated :)
    Ffion @ Chocolate & Raspberries recently posted..Weigh In, Weekly Wrap Up, June In Review, July goals, and a moan…

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  73. Ffion @ Chocolate & RaspberriesJuly 12, 2011 at 8:30 pm

    I actually donated a £10 because I’m amazing, as are you! (Although I’m almost scared of winning because HOW WOULD I EVER CHOOSE!!!! But I think thats the kind of problem I’d love to have! :)
    Ffion @ Chocolate & Raspberries recently posted..Weigh In, Weekly Wrap Up, June In Review, July goals, and a moan…

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  74. Ffion @ Chocolate & RaspberriesJuly 12, 2011 at 8:31 pm

    I also tweeted! (Cutting it fine I know!)
    Ffion @ Chocolate & Raspberries recently posted..Weigh In, Weekly Wrap Up, June In Review, July goals, and a moan…

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  75. Sweet Potato SarahJuly 12, 2011 at 8:48 pm

    I donated £2 :)

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  76. RBJuly 13, 2011 at 12:37 am

    Fab cause! Happy to donate :)

    I donated! (I’m Anonymous on your JustGiving by the way)

    All the best with your run!

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  77. ErJuly 13, 2011 at 12:42 am

    Donating now, hope i am not too late!!!!! :)

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  78. ErJuly 13, 2011 at 12:43 am

    tweeted as well!

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  79. MariaJuly 15, 2011 at 1:18 am

    Emma, who won? Would the winner have received an email?

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