Saturday, 3rd May 2008
AsianImageDespite
straining his calf midway through the London marathon Ibrahim Jama
was determined to reach the finishing line. And his determination meant he raised
over £1000 for orphans sponsored and supported by the Ummah Welfare
Trust.
The 49-year-old from Bolton managed
to complete his marathon in 5 hours and 50 minutes finishing at rank
22,539 out of 35,000 runners.
After completing the Marathon, Mr
Jama said, "As I started the marathon, the first 16 miles were
relatively easy to run.
" Thereafter, my calf started to hurt severely but I was determined
to continue and first aid specialists massaged my muscles a few
times in between.
"I intended at the outset to make
this marathon a means of raising awareness for the vulnerable
orphans of the Ummah." UWT Director, Shaykh Mohammad Ahmad said,
"Brother Ibrahim Jama has signalled an important message of
supporting the orphans who continue to suffer around the globe.
"I would like to thank him on behalf
of Ummah Welfare Trust for taking this extra ordinary initiative and
thank all those who sponsored the marathon".
The Ummah Welfare Trust is a charity
registered in the United Kingdom which operates in more than 20
countries all over the world.
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