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Other Local Resorts & Areas => Hisaronu Discussion Forum => Topic started by: Karen Kaya on April 09, 2012, 19:33:23 PM

Title: Misha & Tom
Post by: Karen Kaya on April 09, 2012, 19:33:23 PM
I will be running the Virgin London Marathon on 22nd April raising funds for Misha & Tom via Born Free. If anyone would like to sponsor me you can by visiting virginmoneygiving.com/KarenPritchard. Thank you!
Title: Misha & Tom
Post by: lindylou42 on April 12, 2012, 11:55:27 AM
Hi Karen,
Well done to you and it's people like you that are true heroes who give time for very important issues that we all should be aware of.  I had been made aware of the initial plight of Misha & Tom originaly on this discussion forum by the angels and I then felt I had to contact my MEP ,Tourism Minister, Boris Johnson and my friends who often go to Turkey & Holiday companies and tourists.
Title: Misha & Tom
Post by: Karen Kaya on April 12, 2012, 21:23:36 PM
Thanks Lindylou!  Well done to you too for contacting so many and spreading the word.  I originally heard about Misha & Tom via The Angels on this forum too. I remember boarding my flight to Dalaman in September 2010 armed with leaflets & newspaper copies showing the dolphin's plight.  On arrival at the hotel I spoke to guests round the pool & handed out the literature. That night I cried with happiness when I read on the forum "The news we've all been praying for....."      I've been passionate about ending the captive dolphin trade ever since - that will keep me going when times get hard during the 26.2 miles!
Title: Misha & Tom
Post by: lindylou42 on April 13, 2012, 11:58:41 AM
Good luck for the day and we will be there to cheer on weary souls like you!
Title: Misha & Tom
Post by: nichola on April 13, 2012, 13:23:14 PM
Good luck Karen, I have posted your link and info on Facebook and Caroline Gillings from the FOD FB group will be there in the crowd to cheer you on...  :)
Title: Misha & Tom
Post by: Karen Kaya on April 13, 2012, 19:07:10 PM
Thanks very much both of you for your support - it means a lot! Will keep a look out for Caroline on the big day.
Title: Misha & Tom
Post by: Karen Kaya on April 13, 2012, 19:14:27 PM
A big thank you to Chris for your generous sponsorship.  I never met Soo but I know she was a wonderful lady.
Title: Misha & Tom
Post by: Karen Kaya on April 14, 2012, 21:25:28 PM
Nichola, Thank you so much for sponsoring me, I really appreciate it.
Title: Misha & Tom
Post by: Karen Kaya on April 24, 2012, 12:27:25 PM
Hi Everyone, I am pleased to say that I finished the London Marathon and sponsorship looks like it will reach over £800 for Misha & Tom.  Due to excruciating leg cramps my target of 5 hours disappeared rapidly and I crossed the finish in 6:00:22.  Knowing I was helping Born Free kept me going.  A huge Thank You to everyone who sponsored me!
Title: Misha & Tom
Post by: tinkerman on April 24, 2012, 12:29:12 PM
Excellent! well done Karen ;)
Title: Misha & Tom
Post by: Karen Kaya on April 24, 2012, 12:32:28 PM
Thanks Tinkerman!
Title: Misha & Tom
Post by: nichola on April 24, 2012, 15:19:53 PM
Well done Karen and thank you for raising funds for Born Free without whom it would not have been possible to get Misha and Tom to a place where their release back to the wild is possible.
Title: Misha & Tom
Post by: Karen Kaya on April 24, 2012, 23:26:46 PM
Thanks Nichola!
Title: Misha & Tom
Post by: wallace on April 25, 2012, 07:47:37 AM
I admire anyone who can run a marathon and especially for such
a good cause Well done Karen  :)
Title: Misha & Tom
Post by: Karen Kaya on April 25, 2012, 11:11:15 AM
Thanks Wallace! Anyone can run a marathon providing they put the training in and have the willpower to succeed.  10 years ago I wouldn't even run for a bus! I hope this will encourage others to give it a go - it is the best feeling in the world when you reach the finish line & even better when you have run for a charity that is close to your heart.