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My story

 
G'day from Australia,

In the last three and half years, I've struggled to want stay in the same place for long as some of you may know.  Despite the distance I've jumped around, Jeremy has never been far.  He is with me wherever I am.  He gave me a keen introduction to a multitude of things: full embrace to nature, speaking proper English (wink), & flying to new places to run races.  Yes, run races on vacation.  I was confused at first but, very well, learned to trust him.  After one race, the logic made sense.  Why not?  Get a good work out.  See a new place by foot.  Be surrounded by friendly locals and usually, the souvenir t-shirt is free.  Jeremy knew how to get the most out of his time.

On 22 November 2009, I will be running the Penang (Malaysia) Bridge Marathon to fundraise for the Jeremy Willson Charitable Trust.  Training for this race has been a strong incentive to stay in the same place until race day.  Despite how stressed, relaxed, angry, happy, lost, or found I’ve felt before each run, I finish each training run looking forward to the next.  

I've based myself at Melbourne, Australia for just under a year now giving me a beautiful new place to explore by foot.  I carry a weight of worry for this marathon as it is the longest distance I will attempt to date (42km/26.2miles).  Also, my training has been in cold dry winter & spring conditions whereas, the actual race will be in hot and humid tropical weather.  5 years ago, I never thought I could do it.  Much has changed in the last 5 years.  Now, I have more trust in myself then ever because Jeremy inspired me to get the most out of my days.  Also, he taught me that running is about much more than just running. (smile)

I ask you humbly to help me raise money in memory of Jeremy and to continue support for his life passions: athletics, geology, adventure, and the environment.  I invite you to visit the Jeremy Willson Charitable Trust website for more information.  Every contribution, big or small, helps.

As a side project to training for the race, I’ve made my first music video to show you the journey I’ve taken since Jeremy passed away on 24 March 2006.  He influenced me to love nature and also, to be brave.

Please sponsor me in this big challenge.  Your support is invaluable to this journey.

Thank you for your time and your constant encouragement.
Love, Amanda

p.s.  If you have 6 minutes, please watch my video as I spent a lot of heart and time in making it.  The movie is relatively a big file.  Thus, I'd propose to let it load up to your computer in the background of your web time before watching it properly.  Also, turn up the volume.  thank you (again).

Hope all has gone well for you. You have been in my thoughts today, as always. Jeremy would be so proud of your efforts. Donation by Tricia Willson 22/11/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Wishing you all the best for you and your endeavor! Donation by Mindy / Isola, Jacek, Hector Rovira 20/11/09  

£30.00

I love you so much Amanda. And I hope that you reach your goal. Miss you dearly and wishing you the best. Donation by Anh & Hao 20/11/09  

£35.00

All the best for the run. Your video was beautiful! Thinking of you - love and hugs Donation by Ellie Brockman 19/11/09  

£20.00

Loved your video. Run a great marathon on the 22nd. . . and beyond! Donation by Eric Braate & Huy Nguyen 18/11/09  

£30.00

Best wishes Amanda. Hope you achieve all your goals. Donation by Christine Griffith 12/11/09  

£100.00

We'll be thinking of you and cheering you on from (not too) afar - go girrrrrl! Donation by Christiane, Andrew, Kirsten & Julian 11/11/09  

£75.00

Hey Fefe. From your parents, us, and your parents friend. Have a great run! Donation by Paul Keating 10/11/09  

£175.00

Thank you for sharing with the rest of us the love that you and Jeremy share as it is the rarest of all of life's gifts! Donation by Kristine, Loi, Taylor and Morgan Nguyen 06/11/09  

£50.00

Love you and miss you! Good luck! Donation by Gunan Aslanova 04/11/09  

£20.00

Hi Amanda...will be thinking of you on the 22nd! Donation by Debbie McGuire 03/11/09  

£50.00

See you at the finish line! Donation by Josephine Tran 02/11/09  

£50.00

Keep up the good work. Proud of you babe! I love and miss you and will always be here for you! Donation by Mary Hoang - Stinson 02/11/09  

£50.00

Oye... you've a career ahead of you yet chickkie! Have fun on the run..... Donation by Nimbles 30/10/09  

£50.00

You are a true inspiration to us all. We wish you well and hope you are safe and happy where ever you are. Love you! Donation by Phi-Van Thai & Ricky Nguyen 30/10/09  

£150.00

Good luck Amanda and all the best for everything!! luv Choi Donation by Ivan khatchoyan 29/10/09  

£35.00

Best of luck on 11/22! Donation by Prathap Joseph 28/10/09  

£30.00

Good luck, I know you can do it after seeing you run in Sydney! Thanks for raising funds for Jeremy's charity to help others achieve their dreams. Donation by Matt Willson 28/10/09  

£25.00

Love always. Donation by "Cherry" 27/10/09  

£15.00

Your passion and love inspires me daily. I know you will run the 26+ miles with a light heart as J will be running along side you. Love you! Donation by Cyndi Dinh 27/10/09  

£100.00

reminsicing those days where you, jeremy & I drove along the coast of england & feeling lucky i was able to share that time with you two...love u Donation by Vian Nguyen 27/10/09  

£30.00

Donation by Doranne & Jeff Baker 26/10/09  

£50.00

bonne chance! Donation by cesar arreola 26/10/09  

£50.00

Donation by Thao Tran 26/10/09  

£20.00

Donation by Hanh in San Diego, CA 26/10/09  

£50.00

Donation by Lan Dalat 26/10/09  

£10.00

Amanda, Your video is beautiful, your courage is inspiring, J will be with you every step of the way. Love and best wishes, Lucy and Mow x Donation by Lucy Ritchie 26/10/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
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