Remembering Yusef Abubaker
Remembering Yusef Abubaker
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Dundee Big Fun Run 17 July 2010 18 July 2010
This event took place yesterday and it was  a lovely event, as usual.
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The Big Fun Run Dundee Saturday 17 July and Ninewells Cancer Research 22 June 2010
For the second year, the Yusef Abubaker Memorial Trust will take part in the above fun event at Camperdown Park, Dundee. 
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School Bags for Malawi 22 June 2010
We had the good fortune to work with family friend Pat Wilson on producing school bags for school children in Malawi. 
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Recycling for Barnardos 05 June 2010

Since our launch in March 2008 we have always encouraged and participated in recycling by donating clothing and household items to charity.

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Official Opening of Yusef Abubaker Memorial Library NEW PHOTOS 30 May 2010

The trip to Nepal was most worthwhile and I have returned with thoughts and feelings deep-rooted within about the place, the people and Yusef's Library.

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Dundee United Coloured Scarves - What a success! 15 May 2010
We never imagined during our trip to Nepal that scarves make in a wee backstreet shop would be worn at Hamden for the Cup Final today 15 May 2010.
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Yusef Abubaker Memorial Horse Show 25 April 2010

This event, organised by Jacqui Benmalek, is scheduled to go ahead on Sunday 25 April 2010, after being rained off in September 2009.

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Harris Academy Yusef Abubaker Further Education Grant 2010 14 March 2010

The above Further Education Grant initiative has proven very successful in its first year.

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Latest photos of Yusef's library in Sangachok, Nepal 24 January 2010
The latest photos received today from Nepal show the Yusef Abubaker Memorial Library in use.
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NHS Tayside IT Implementation and Training Department's Festive Cheer 10 January 2010
The IT Implementation and Training Dept for NHS Tayside chose the Yusef Abubaker Memorial Trust to benefit from their Christmas Card donation money. 
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Autumn Sale another success 03 November 2009
The Autumn Sale on Saturday 24 October was another success despite the heavy rain which threatened to dampen the mood.
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Combating River Blindness in Cameroon 20 October 2009

Following on from our Yusef Abubaker Memorial Eye Surgery Day last August in Sierra Leone, arranged through Sightsavers International, we opted to be part of a another Sightsavers project this year, namely a River Blindness project in Cameroon. 

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Further Education Grant for school pupils 25 September 2009
Today, Friday 25 September 2009, we launched the Yusef Abubaker Further Education Grant initiative at Harris Academy, Dundee.
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Dundee Cyclathon 2009 - Accidents and successes. 16 September 2009

Dundee Rotary Cyclathon on Sunday 13th September was a lovely day weatherwise.  

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Dundee Villa Under 9's Strips Presentation 16 September 2009

On Tuesday 15th we presented Dundee Villa Under 9's with their strips and watched them in training.

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Progress report for Yusef's Community Library in Nepal 11 September 2009
Following on from our decision to fund the building of a Community Library in the village of Sangachowk, Sindhupalchowk District, Nepal as part of an Early Child Development project, we have a progress report.
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Physiotherapy student returns from Zanzibar 07 September 2009

Following on from our news that we contributed £500 towards Farana Latif's physiotherapy placement to Zanzibar, Farana has thankfully not only returned safely but provided a report that is sure to encourage others to help in similar ways in the future.

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Yusef Abubaker Memorial Trust feeds the Fasting. 06 September 2009
Last night, Saturday 5 September (15 Ramadan) we fed the fasting in Brown Street Mosque in memory of Yusef.  Reports are that it was very well attended but even although there was plenty food.
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Sponsored Parachute Jump postponed AGAIN. 01 September 2009
The jump scheduled for Sunday 31 August has been postponed for the 3rd time now.
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Ladies Black Abaya - Stocks running low! 29 August 2009
The recent stock of abaya have sold well.
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Dundee East Under 15's Football Team NEW PHOTOS UPLOADED 21 August 2009
Earlier this week we received a request from Dundee East Under 15's Club Secretary Karen McDonell to fund Training equipment.   
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The Big Fun Run WAS fun! 16 August 2009
We did it!  All 11 runners took part and finished, some in spectacular fashion! 
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Fresh drinking water in Pakistan in memory of Yusef. 01 July 2009

On 2 February 2009 we entered into an agreement with Minhaj Foundation to provide 2 remote villages in Pakistan with motorised water pumps. 

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Farana to help sick and orphaned in Zanzibar. 12 June 2009

Farana Latif, from Dundee, a final year physiotherapy student at Glasgow Caledonian University, is travelling to Zanzibar during the summer to work with the sick.  Farana will spend any spare time in the local orphanage helping the children there. 

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Launch of Yusef Abubaker Reference Library 06 June 2009
On Friday 5 June 2009 Yusef's Reference Library at Blackness Primary had its official launch.
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The Big Fun Run Dundee 01 June 2009

The Big Fun Run has made the Yusef Abubaker Memorial Trust an official charity for the Dundee event.

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Edinburgh Marathon success! 31 May 2009
We spent today at the Edinburgh Marathon and am so glad we didn't miss this event. 
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CANCER RESEARCH UK 17 May 2009
Despite the ongoing problems with the webpage, a recent donation has brought the balance to £650.  
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BRITISH HEART FOUNDATION 17 May 2009

The webpage set up in Yusef’s memory with the British Heart Foundation has now reached a truly amazing amount of £3339.46

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Yusef's Touch Rugby Tournament 09 May 2009

Even the constant rain couldn't dampen the  mood on Saturday for the Tournament held in memory of Yusef. This is the second tournament organised by Colin Whittaker and it just seems to gather momentum. 

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Blackness Primary Football Strips 05 May 2009

Remembering Yusef - The Blackness PS football team were presented with their new strips on 2 March. 

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Yusef Abubaker Reference Library - Blackness PS 01 May 2009
Following a meeting with Mr G Ferrier and Miss J Morrison, we are also pleased to announce the launch of The Yusef Abubaker Reference Section within the library at Blackness Primary School Dundee.
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SPRING FAIR 25 April 2009
The Second Yusef Abubaker Memorial Trust Spring Fair was held on Saturday 25 April at Harris Academy.
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Sponsored Parachute Jump 19 April 2009

The weather was glorious for Jump day for Eoin, Haytham, Stewart, Darren and William as they fulfilled their promise to jump from an aeroplane at 10,000 ft in memory of Yusef. 

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Sightsavers International 05 March 2009
Our next sightsaving project is in Cameroon.
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Blackness Primary School 02 March 2009
Remembering Yusef - The football strips for the pupils at Blackness PS have now been presented.
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Yusef Abubaker Reference Libraries 01 March 2009
HARRIS ACADEMY DUNDEE  
Yusef loved books and knew of the importance of education. 
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Cyclathon Total 03 February 2009
Remembering Yusef - I have been unable to publish a total for the Cyclathon as, believe it or not, I only very recently, on 3 February, received the remainder of the sponsorship money.
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Book Plate Design competition - Harris Academy 02 February 2009
Mr Taylor of the Harris Academy Art Department has held a very popular art competition for all 1st years to design a book plate to be inserted inside all books.  
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Motorised water pumps Pakistan 01 February 2009
We have agreed to fund 2 motorised water pumps in Pakistan.
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Funding of books and CDs 10 January 2009
Remembering Yusef - This is one of the projects that Yusef was so supportive of and he would be so proud that we have been able to fund the educational books and CDs for the above project.
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International Buffet 09 January 2009
It was decided to organise an International Buffet in an attempt to help the victims of the atrocities in Gaza Strip, Palestine. 
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Surgery for Nasser 20 December 2008
We received a request for funding to help pay for surgery for a 12 year old boy in Jerusalem.
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Donation to CHAS 18 December 2008
We donated £100 to CHAS through a collection at a local school.  
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Local poverty case 02 December 2008
We had a case referred to us from the Citizens Advice Bureau.
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Autumn Fair 22 November 2008
Remembering Yusef - The event was well attended and we raised a total of £1800.
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Update on Water Wells 31 October 2008
We can confirm that work has now started (just!) on the first of our water wells.
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Book Plate design winner 30 October 2008
The winner of the Book Plate design competition run by Harris Academy has been announced. 
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First Steps Himalaya Community Library 27 October 2008
This week we agreed to fund the building and provision of a Community Library in Nepal
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Cyclathon Update 27 October 2008

Total so far that has been received by me and banked is a whopping £2698.60!

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Girls Pamper Night 10 October 2008
The event was very successful with a large number requesting we repeat the event again SOON!
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Grove Academy Eco Group, 01 October 2008
Grove Academy Eco Group, under the supervision of Mary Holligan, undertook the Cyclathon in memory of Yusef.
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Yusef's Football Festival 27 September 2008
The Harris Academy's "Yusef's Football Festival" took place on Saturday 27 September and it was a wonderful day with lots of fun for Yusef's family, friends and teachers.
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Yusef Abubaker Memorial Horse Show 21 September 2008
The first Remembering Yusef Charity Horse Show, held at Claverhouse Equestrian on Sunday 21st September, was organised by close family friend Jacqui Benmalek, on behalf of the Trustees.
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Dundee Claverhouse Cyclathon 21 September 2008
This event was very well attended and the representation of those Remembering Yusef provided us with the strength to get through the day.
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Local reference libraries 12 September 2008
Yusef loved books and knew of the importance of education. 
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Charity update 11 September 2008
We are now looking to new projects as well as continuing our working relationship with Sightsavers International and BHF and Cancer Research.
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Feeding the hungry! 06 September 2008

The Yusef Abubaker Memorial Trust is providing food and drinks today  for all those people who are fasting the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, and choose to break their fast in the mosque at Mughrab (sunset).

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Sightsavers International Project 02 September 2008
I received from Alison Graham details of all 14 recipients of the eye surgery which was funded by the Yusef Abubaker Memorial Trust.
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Radio interview 02 September 2008

Today I took part in my first live radio interview for Insight Radio, a radio station who works closely with RNIB and has an excellent working relationship with Sightsavers International.  

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The Big Fun Run Dundee 16 August 2008

The Big Fun Run has made the Yusef Abubaker Memorial Trust an official charity for the Dundee event.

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Sightsavers International Meeting - Dundee 24 July 2008
During our very productive meeting, Alison and I initiated discussions for our continuing collaboration with Sightsavers International.
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Indonesian Interest 11 July 2008
Remembering Yusef - Following the International Buffet on 21 June, I have been approached by an Indonesian TV Station 
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Yusef Abubaker Memorial Trust makes it to the Commons! 02 July 2008
During one of our recent fundraising events, we welcomed Jim McGovern, local MP for Dundee West, and his wife, through our doors.
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The Yusef Abubaker Award for Learning 28 June 2008

Remembering Yusef - We have initiated two Award for Learning prizes: one for Yusef's school year  in Harris Academy, and one for his primary school, Blackness PS.  

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Book Plate Design Winner - Harris Academy 27 June 2008
Remembering Yusef - I have, in my possession, the winning design, which is absolutely stunning.
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