My story

Imagine if you were unable to touch or kiss your newborn baby...
This is an ordeal thousands of families, who's children require special care are forced to go through each year.
We are a group of 41 mums & dads who are taking part in the Edinburgh Marathon Festival on the 21st & 22nd May 2011. Between us we are entering the 5km, 10km, Half Marathon and Full Marathon races to raise as much as we can for Bliss Scotland. Many of us have never run before (except after the kids!) and many more of us haven't run for quite a while. However we have all had experience, either directly or indirectly,of the emotional turmoil that having a baby in special care can entail.
One in seven of all babies born in Scotland are admitted to neonatal or special care units. By raising funds for Bliss Scotland we can help support their families during what can be a very lonely and frightening time & to provide a brighter future for their babies.
 Bliss Scotland provides practical & emotional support for families, so that parents can give their best care to their babies. Having a premature or sick baby can be one of the toughest challenges a family take together. Bliss believes that nobody should have to take this journey alone. Further information on the work of Bliss can be found at www.Bliss.org.uk

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My charity

Bliss, for babies born too soon, too small, too sick

Bliss, for babies born too soon, too small, too sick

Charity Registration No. 1002973, Registered Scottish Charity SC040878

Bliss is the UK charity for premature and sick babies. We offer guidance and information at a critical time in families' lives and we also fund ground-breaking research and campaign for babies to receive the best possible level of care regardless of when and where they are born.

Donations 174

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Go Suzy !!!!! Run like the wind.

Donation by Neil McGarrity on 11/05/11

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Mairianne Kpedekpo on 11/05/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Your all crazy but fabulous xx

Donation by Claire McAneny on 11/05/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck Kirsteen and all the Lauder lassies!

Donation by Jennifer Gourley on 11/05/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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good luck to you all!

Donation by Hannah MacLeod on 11/05/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Great idea Kate & Fiona - best of luck with the marathon; the first 26 miles are the hardest!

Donation by David Reilly on 11/05/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Best of luck to all the Lauder ladies!

Donation by Claire Anson on 11/05/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Go Krist!! Good luck to u all!

Donation by Kerry MacDonald on 11/05/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Well done ladies.

Donation by Craig McBeath on 11/05/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Well done Kirsteen and everyone else taking part.

Donation by Lindsey Thomson on 10/05/11

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Good luck everyone! x

Donation by stephanie mccullagh on 10/05/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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good luck everyone running,

Donation by Allister Page on 10/05/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck Mrs!! xx

Donation by Angela Obertelli on 10/05/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Best of luck Kirsty. Don't forget to stretch out.

Donation by Becky Bass on 10/05/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Go girl

Donation by Donwald on 10/05/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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GET A MOVE ON!!!! Good luck Kirsty Love Patrick

Donation by Patrick Duffy on 10/05/11

£15.00

+ £3.75 Gift Aid

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The best of luck Kirst - enjoy the day. Lots of love, D'naaa & Mo. XxX

Donation by D'naaa & Mo. on 10/05/11

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Good luck Kirsteen - an excellent cause.

Donation by Tracy McArthur on 10/05/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Best of luck Emma, we know you can do it. Love Mum and Dad.

Donation by Ronald Dall on 09/05/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck Lauder ladies!

Donation by Alex Heneveld on 09/05/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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All the best Suzanne! Hope you break your record.

Donation by Patricia Durkin on 09/05/11

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Good on you, Suzanne!Hope it's a great experience.

Donation by Rosemary Doyle on 09/05/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Lorraine - Enjoy the experience and have fun x.

Donation by Mum, Dad and Gran on 08/05/11

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck x

Donation by Alison Heaton on 08/05/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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You're a STAR* - well done on all counts.

Donation by Mo Andrew on 06/05/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£2,635.00
  • Offline donations£1,190.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£3,825.00
  • Gift Aid£638.17

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