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We are delighted to announce that Pål Krogdahl,
a Norwegian national working in Stockholm is the first
person to have a Justgiving page for Michael Sobell
House!
Here we have a truly international fundraising initiative!
Pål is running in the 2006 Stockholm Marathon
raising money for Michael Sobell House, a UK palliative
care centre- his first sponsor comes from Miami, Florida!
Pål told Steve Grudgings, Fundraising Manager
of the Friends that this will be his first marathon;
he is a sporty person and felt that it would be a great
challenge for him. Whilst going on a training run in
preparation for the Marathon he thought it would be
a great motivator for him to run for a charity; his
thoughts turning immediately to a very good friend of
his, Chris Barlow who has been telling Pål all
about Michael Sobell House where she is receiving treatment..
Pål’s gruelling six days a week Marathon
training programme consists of five 10k runs and one
20k run as well as a gym session of half an hour on
each of his training days. Phew!!
The Friends of Michael Sobell House could not have wished
for a more committed and determined person to be our
first Justgiving user.
We sincerely hope that you may like to help him send
his magnificent fundraising effort through the roof
by going to http://www.justgiving.com/fmsh/raisemoney
and clicking on Pål Krogdahl’s name.
Steve Grudgings, Fundraising Manager
Pål’s message from Stockholm, Sweden
“Thank you for visiting my fundraising page.
Let me tell you a little about myself and why I need
you to dig deep into your pockets and sponsor me online.
I am a Norwegian living and working in Stockholm. I
will be running the Stockholm Marathon this year and
wanted to do something special for the Friends of Michael
Sobell House who have been a great help to a very good
friend of mine, namely Chris Barlow.
Despite Chris's illness, she has never stopped caring
about others and is always first in line when someone
else needs help or support. I know that the time that
she spends at Michael Sobell House refreshes her and
gives her the peace of mind that she needs; they have
also encouraged her to use her artistic talents in many
ways.
There are lots of people in the same situation as Chris
who need a haven like Michael Sobell House- that is
why I want you to dig deep into your pockets and give
generously; I promise I will not let you down.
Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally
secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor
me: Friends of Michael Sobell House will receive your
money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra
28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to
you.
So please sponsor me now! Many thanks for your support”.
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