i think it’s (past) time we had a fistula fundraising update, don’t you? (if you don’t know what i’m talking about, please click here).

the aim was to raise £150, enough for a fistula repair operation for one woman, by my birthday, january 27th. we haven’t made that total yet (and we may not make it, i have to be honest) but we have still done pretty well, and i’m really impressed that with minimal prodding, a group of us has already raised £72.50.

that’s enough for a preventative caesarean and a set of surgical instruments for fistula repair, or hospital transport for 14 women or food for 29 fistula patients for a week. in other words, it’s blooming fantastic!

however, this campaign can always use more cash and if you want to boost the total, you still have time. you can give your £2.50/$5 via paypal - my email is dianewhatdoyoudo@googlemail.com - or contact me if you’d prefer to send a cheque). if you can add a few pence/cents extra to cover paypal fees, i’ll love you for it, as so far i’ve been covering them from my own pocket.

you have until midnight (any time zone!) on the 27th when i’ll wrap things up for good. (i’ll send the donation sometime the following week if everything’s cleared).

as the 27th is my birthday (have i mentioned that?) i’d consider it a wonderful gift if you’d donate.