My story

After all the grueling training during the winter months it will be fabulous to run the world's most famous marathon on 22 April 2012 in London. Our practice team at Straid Veterinary Clinic Beaconsfield is planning to be there to support me through it. As a feline specialist I would like to use this opportunity to raise donations for the Cats Protection Charity. When I moved to the UK in 1997 I went straight to the CPL and adopted my feline friends Herbie and Elsa. Elsa died in 2010 when she was 18 years old. Our local branch has enabled us to treat countless unfortunate sick and homeless cats before finding them loving homes. They support neutering schemes, promote feline health care and much more. Please dig deep and donate now.

My updates 2

We did it! You've helped me reach my target of £2000 and over. I ran the London Marathon in 4.00.05. Thanks to everyone who has helped to support be it by training with me, feeding me or wishing me luck.

26/04/12 17:24

Thank you all for your support and donations. Everyone has been so kind and generous. Only 3 days to go until I have to put in the hard work! I will be No. 25020, at the blue start, wearing green vest Chiltern Harries, yellow CP badges and orange shoes. See you there!

19/04/12 12:31

My charity

Cats Protection

Cats Protection

Charity Registration No. 203644 & SCO37711

Cats Protection is the UK's leading feline welfare charity. We help over 230,000 cats and kittens every year through our network of over 250 volunteer-run branches and 30 centres. We find homes for cats, promote the benefits of neutering and produce a wide range of cat care information for owners.

Donations 63

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Donnated by Bertie Quinn, Westie.

Donation by Bettina Ulrike Gruninger on 17/05/12

£21.39

Donation by Jennifer Gilham on 13/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by angela thompson on 27/04/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Better late than never! Congratulations on a super effort Bettina! Barney,Arna and Amelie

Donation by Arna Harris on 26/04/12

£20.00

Donation by Marian Collins on 23/04/12

£10.00

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Well done! Wir sind stolz auf Dich!

Donation by Cora, Jason, Merlin und Jar Jar on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Hope it went well - and that you enjoyed it! very best wishes

Donation by sheila upton on 22/04/12

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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All the best Bettina and many thanks for all your good work. From Diane and Kashka

Donation by Diane Palmer on 22/04/12

£20.00

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Hi Bettina, here's a top-up to bring the Bennett donation up to £1 a mile - one for each mile of a fantastic race - have a wonderful day. xxx

Donation by Nora Bennett on 22/04/12

£6.50

+ £1.63 Gift Aid

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Good luck and best wishes from Louise and Ruby

Donation by Louise Soper on 21/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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All the very best of luck for tomorrow hope the weather is kind to you, fantastic cause, Heather X

Donation by Heather Stavrou on 21/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck Bettina - I'll be thinking of you! And all for a great cause. xxx

Donation by Zaila Dunbar on 21/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Good luck Bettina (or viel Glueck!) From Caroline (and Jess & Bramble the cats).

Donation by Caroline Gyte on 21/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck Bettina, I know you can do it and it's for such a good cause. Love, Jeanette xx

Donation by Jeanette Read on 20/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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I know that you'll do brilliantly! I hope that you have a truly fabulous day! In fond memory of Elsa, Splatty and Robert.

Donation by Sarah Roberts on 19/04/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Good luck Bettina! From Dani,Paul & Riley xx

Donation by Danielle O'Hare on 18/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck,we will be cheering you on, your coach says under 4 hours!!

Donation by Roger & Sue Ellerby on 17/04/12

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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Best of luck. Take your time and remember for whom you are doing this great run.

Donation by Neal Davies on 17/04/12

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Good Luck Bettina I know you will do brilliantly Jane and Jock x x x

Donation by JANE RUSSELL on 17/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good Luck Bettina! Love from the cats and guinea pigs xx

Donation by Barbra Jenkins on 16/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Run BUG, Run!! Best of luck, Mark & Jo

Donation by Mark Treadwell on 14/04/12

£26.00

+ £6.50 Gift Aid

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Lots of luck with the run, best wishes Pat, Kinky, Daisy and new arrival Splodge

Donation by Pat Edgar on 13/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good Luck Bettina! You deserve to do well. We'll be there to cheer you on. Love Heidi and Mel.

Donation by Heidi Folkard on 10/04/12

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck Bettina. Clover, Teasel, Hilary and Howard Johnston

Donation by Hilary Johnston on 10/04/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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With all our best wishes. Linda Pringle & Steve Stallwood

Donation by Stephen Stallwood on 07/04/12

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£1,312.89
  • Offline donations£1,359.11
  • Text donations£1.00
  • Total raised£2,673.00
  • Gift Aid£292.88

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