Efrain's Journey to the UK to run the London Marathon!  

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Firstly, we want to thank everyone for all of their time, support and generous donations that have made Efrain's trip to the UK and his dream of running in the London Marathon a reality!

Efrain arrived in London on Thursday evening and on Sunday he completed the London Marathon in 5 hours, 3 minutes and 32 seconds! Here are a few photos of his journey so far...

Efrain dressed as an Inca Chaski, getting ready for the big race




Registering for the race...

 

Sightseeing in London!



Efrain giving a presentation about his childhood and recent developments at Chicuchas Wasi (www.chicuchaswasi.org)




Efrain on the Isle of Dogs at 16 miles (thanks to Adrian and Linda for the fabulous photo)



Efrain and a Samaritans runner at 25 miles - just 1 mile to go! (Thanks to Joe Freeman for the brilliant photo http://www.flickr.com/photos/joefreeman/6956878164/ )



Efrain after finishing the race!



CONGRATULATIONS EFRAIN!!!

Efrain ran the London Marathon for Traidcraft Exchange and you can read more about his story on his Just Giving site: www.justgiving.com/Efrain 

During his trip to the UK Efrain is also raising money and promoting a local charity in Cusco which is very dear to his heart - Chicuchas Wasi. Donations to Chicuchas Wasi can now be made through UK charity Friends of Chicuchas Wasi using the details as follows: 

Donations can be made by cheque to “Friends of Chicuchas Wasi” and sent to:
Michael Tunnicliffe
5 St George’s Way
Kingsmead
Northwich
CW9 8XG

Or by BACs payment sent to  
The Co-operative Bank
Sort Code 08-92-99
Account number: 65469806
Please send an email to Michael at mtunni@sky.com to let him know a payment has been made.

The charity is registered for Gift Aid so please indicate if your donation is eligible for this to Michael, either in your email or in a note along with a cheque


Interested in running for Traidcraft?

If you have been inspired by Efrain's marathon run for Traidcraft Exchange then join the Traidcraft Team running in the next Great North Run.


Visit www.traidcraft.co.uk/greatnorthrun for more info or call 0191 4976445


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