Penny Sturgess is fundraising for Deafblind UK

Penny's London Marathon Challenge

Flora London Marathon 2009

on 26/04/2009

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Raising money for

Deafblind UK

Charity Registration No. 802976

Deafblindness is one of the most challenging disabilities that a person can endure, and has been described as ‘the loneliest condition in the world’ Established in 1928, Deafblind UK is a national charity offering people across the UK living with Deafblindness, or a combined sight and hearing loss, practical daily-living support and access to vital information. Each deafblind person is unique, and sometimes has complicated needs; often their deafblindness is combined with other disabilities, so a care programme can be very complex. By providing human support in the form of help at home, communication and mobility support, counselling, together with specially adaptive equipment, we help deafblind people achieve their full potential, whatever that may be.

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Penny Sturgess

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Raised: 101%

Target: £1,000.00
Raised so far: £1,011.00

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My story

Thank you for visiting my fundraising page.

I will be running the London Marathon in April 2009. I am not a seasoned long distance runner so this is a huge challenge for me, made even more so by the need to train during the cold, dark winter months. So it would really spur me on if you could sponsor me.

I am raising money for Deafblind UK who do some invaluable work for people with combined sight and hearing loss. I have met some truly inspiring deafblind people in my time who lead independent lives and am raising money to help others facing a similar predicament.

Perhaps you could take a moment to imagine what your life would be like if you lost both your sight and hearing. Now perhaps you could help me to raise as much money as possible. I will appreciate any amount that you can donate.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me and Deafblind UK gets your money faster. If you’re a UK taxpayer make sure you Gift Aid it to ensure that 28% is added to your donation.

Thanks so much!

	well done - what an achievement Donation by jackie 27/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Target reached! Donation by Simon Miller 27/04/09	£99.00 + £27.92 Gift Aid
	Go for it Pen!! Looking forward to sharing some bubbles with you after. XX Donation by Pickles 25/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Here's my donation top-up now I can afford it... good luck on Sunday! Donation by Ruth 23/04/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good luck Pen. You're my sporting inspiration! Donation by Nila 17/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck, and great cause! Donation by Julie Jackson 16/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Penny you'll do great. Remember what I said run through the wall & sprint at the end, easy! hehehe Donation by Alyssa 16/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Admire you Pen. Good luck and I look forward to our evening of wine at the end of it xx Donation by Emma Cook 15/04/09	£100.00
	Good luck Penn Sorry I missed you in the Reading half marathon and good luck from us both Donation by Maureen & John Gilbert 08/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Rather you than me, lovely. Makes me tired just reading this. zzz Remember you can walk some of it too. x Donation by Sam 08/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Run Forest, Run!!!!! Lots of love, you'll be fab! xx Donation by Jo from Newbury!!! 08/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Look forward to coaching you (mentally only of course) in Copnehagen :-) Donation by Helle 06/04/09	£20.00
	Good luck- just keep on running! Donation by Pam Vallance 01/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Penny! Donation by Emel Yasar 01/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done Penny, keep it up! Hope your toenails are still ok! Donation by Jenny Tinker 31/03/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good luck Penny! Donation by Vic 31/03/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good luck Penny! Run like the wind! Donation by Cassoe 31/03/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck! Donation by Kay 30/03/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Penny. Donation by Peggy 30/03/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Nuff Respect! Donation by Tom Cat 23/03/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	A mate of mine always says, "always carry a little bit of loo paper with you when going for a long run". I bet Paula wishes she'd heard this advice! Donation by Chris 25/02/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Running for a bus is not what I do....I can't imagine running the marathon love but I'll be there to cheer you on. so proud of you Pen xxx Donation by Jeni 15/02/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Lets hope the weather improves before the day Donation by Ann 02/02/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	you look just like Paula Radcliffe Donation by al brunker 22/01/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	fair play to you training in this weather! good luck! Donation by jamie 07/01/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	You've inspired me to get back out on the roads! Donation by Chantelle 05/01/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Go the Pen! Donation by Elliot 30/12/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Pen xx Donation by Vicki, Rich, Luke and Tom 22/12/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Go for it Penny! Will be cheering you on ... Donation by Charl 22/12/08	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Go Penny go! Donation by Jo, Ann & John 22/12/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£1,011.00
Offline donations:	£0.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£245.67

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