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4races4cities' page
£3,683.00 raised of £3,000.00 target
169 donations
My Target:
£3,000.00
£3,683.00 raised so far
How to make a donation
Donate online at - www.justgiving.com/4races4cities
By mobile internet Scan this code on your smartphone to go straight to Liz Goodchild's page.
By text message to donate £10 Text MIND55 £10
to 70070
My story
4races4cities: Where it all began - Liz’s story.
At least one person in every five suffers from depression in the course of their lives.
A frightening fact.
I wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy.
I know depression.
I watched my Mum, a woman of such grace, humility and compassion, drown in the murky depths of this brutal illness.
Twelve years ago, when she could take no more, she chose to end her life.
Sometimes, I still cannot believe that she is gone.
As a way of honouring my Mum’s memory, I have spent the last three years fundraising for a UK mental health charity called Mind. I guess it’s pretty obvious why this particular organisation is so close to my heart.
During past fundraising missions (a mixture of 5K’s, 10k’s and a half-marathon), I have managed to raise over £3,000. That money went towards essential funding - it’s not always easy to get help or therapy through the NHS (National Health Service), something my family can strongly attest, and the work Mind does to make that more accessible is just vital.
In 2012, I decided that I would attempt to raise a further £3,000 for Mind, by challenging myself to run 4 races in 4 European cities; Paris, London,
Berlin and Reykjavik:
Paris half marathon: 4 March, 2012
London marathon: 22 April, 2012
Reykjavik half marathon: 18 August, 2012
Berlin marathon: 30 September 2012
Joining forces - Priscilla and Tim's story.
Inspired by my efforts, two of my best friends, Priscilla and Tim, asked if they could join in and help with the fundraising, to which I promptly said YES, and so they signed themselves up for the Paris and Reykjavik half marathons and Berlin marathon (Priscilla), and the Kingston Wholefoods Breakfast Run and Royal Parks half marathon (Tim). Vicky, who works with my Dad, and was running the London marathon on a ballot place, also contacted me and offered to run for Mind.
My heart is bursting with gratitude.
So, please, put your hand in your pocket and sponsor the 4races4cities project, it doesn’t matter how much – every penny helps, seriously.
Follow our running updates here:
and here:
www.facebook.com/4races4cities
My gallery 8
My charity
Mind - The Mental Health Charity
Charity Registration No. 219830
We’re Mind, the mental health charity. We believe no one should have to face a mental health problem alone. We’re here for you. Today. Now. Whether you’re stressed, depressed or in crisis. We’ll listen, give support and advice, and fight your corner.
Donations 169
Donation by Anonymous on 10/08/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Good Luck Priscilla!!! :)
Donation by Cara Foulks on 10/08/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Well done Priscilla and Liz. 2 down and 2 to go. So Go Go Go girls.. :) xx
Donation by Suzy Richardson on 10/08/12
£25.00
+ £6.25 Gift Aid
Donation by Anonymous on 10/08/12
£100.00
+ £25.00 Gift Aid
Donation by BRID DEVANNEY on 21/07/12
£30.00
Bakeathon from 4D Interactive Ltd
Donation by Priscilla Devanney on 09/07/12
£121.00
+ £30.25 Gift Aid
Donation by Anonymous on 22/06/12
£5.00
Alles Gute zum Geburtstag und weiterhin viel Erfolg beim Laufen und Spenden sammeln!
Donation by Heiner und Helene on 30/05/12
You are the most amazing person I've ever met IN THE ENTIRE WORLD. And I wrote this all by myself ;-)
Donation by Berit und Flo on 08/05/12
From my mum and dad and all at St Wilfreds Primary School, York! Keep it up!! :)
Donation by Vicky smith on 29/04/12
£100.00
+ £25.00 Gift Aid
Contribution from Central Crisis Team Manchester! Well bloody done!!!
Donation by Vicky smith on 26/04/12
£72.00
+ £18.00 Gift Aid
WELL DONE, LIZ AND GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR TARGET
Donation by ALAN AND JANET MATLEY on 25/04/12
£25.00
+ £6.25 Gift Aid
Congratulations on your completion of 2 marathons. Good Luck with the remaining 2. [I'm a friend of your Dad's]
Donation by Julie Grindey on 25/04/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Just read your blog post, such a lovely idea to run with a list! Congratulations on finishing the marathon & good luck with your fundraising.
Donation by Lou McCallion on 23/04/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Hope you had a great day and that you reach your target x
Donation by Maureen Kirby on 22/04/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Good Luck and Well Done! Catherine Dodds
Donation by Sarah Dodds on 22/04/12
Donation by Mollie Tustian on 22/04/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Good luck cuz, dead proud of you and all you do on behalf of our family. Lotsolove xxx
Donation by Bobby Compton on 22/04/12
£20.00
Donation by Ian Heslop on 21/04/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Good luck Liz; such a great cause. x
Donation by Kelly Hadfield on 21/04/12
Good luck in the london marathon Liz. :) x
Donation by Danny Matley on 21/04/12
£5.00
+ £1.25 Gift Aid
I have just read your '26.2 reasons why I run' and it inspired me to donate. Very best of luck to you. Well done for supporting a great charity.
Donation by P xx on 20/04/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
You're awesome!!
Donation by Hermione Williams on 20/04/12
£14.50
+ £3.63 Gift Aid
Hi Liz, hope you are well. Good luck with the runs (rather you than me!), it's for a great charity x
Donation by Emma Griffin on 20/04/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Good luck Liz xx
Donation by Rachel Short on 20/04/12
£5.00
+ £1.25 Gift Aid
Donation summary
- * Online donations£3,664.00
- Offline donations£0.00
- Text donations£19.00
- Total raised£3,683.00
- Gift Aid£766.00
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