Raised: 110%
Target: £500.00
Raised so far: £550.00
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My story

 

Thanks for taking the time to visit our JustGiving page.

For those who don't know, my brother Richard was assaulted in December 2008 and suffered a brain injury resulting in retrograde amnesia.

The brain is an extraordinary organ. It is so complex that it still defies understanding, yet it is vital to determining who we were, who we are, and who we shall be. Despite being tripped up by a brain injury, my "new" brother is truly inspirational and a pleasure to spend time with; putting a new perspective on things we'd learned to take for granted.

As such, we want to give something back to help others who find themselves in a similar situation. Alex and I have decided to run the Bristol Half Marathon in aid of Headway, which has a local centre affiliated to Frenchay Hospital where Richard receives treatment.

These days the term "head injury" appears all too frequently in the news. Due to advances in medical technology, more and more people survive. But the journey from "survival" to "recovery" is an arduous and elusive one. Headway is a charity set up to promote understanding of all aspects of brain injury and to provide information, support and services to people with a brain injury, their families and carers. For more information about Headway visit. www.headway.org.uk

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Headway Bristol Brain Injury Association Limited gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

So please help us raise money for a very worthy cause

Claire and Alex

Many congratulations Claire, really great effort to all of you! Donation by Andrew Hay 21/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well Done Donation by Dirk & Tania 10/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done Claire! Donation by Lin Lane 10/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done claire bear, brave finish accross the line and I hope you recover well Donation by Nick Russell 10/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done to you both,a brilliant effort for a very good cause Donation by Jeff and Jane 08/09/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Well done both of you - a really great effort. We are very proud of you. XX Donation by Grandma and Helen 07/09/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Fantastic effort from both of you. It will mean alot to those you ran it for and those who will benefit in the future from the funds you raised. Donation by Anonymous 07/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

All the best for the race you two. Donation by Matthew & Ellen Powley 06/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck to you both! Thank you! Donation by Mum and Dad. xx 05/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck Donation by Perry Antoine 04/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck you two! Don't let Mr Motivator put you off. :-) Donation by Kev 04/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done Claire Donation by Richard Eaton 04/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck Claire for Sunday - will be thinking of you - dig deep and you will make it - god bless Graham Donation by Graham Bartlett 03/09/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck Claire! Donation by Heidi Smith 03/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Fair play Nash I couldn't do it! All the best. Donation by Clare Kendall 02/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck! Donation by Robert Davies 02/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Clare, enjoy the experience and think of the glass of wine at the end ;0), best wishes Emily Donation by Emily Petty 01/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Hope you guys complete the run with some breath remain to rejoice your success, just remember the cause and you will cross the line with ease Donation by Sanjeev Kumar 01/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Best of luck to you both!! x Donation by Jennifer Adams 01/09/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck Claire - I hope you enjoy it! Donation by Alex Robertson 01/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Awthebest!!! Donation by Tom Casey 01/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck Claire - rather you than me Donation by Susan Leach 01/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Claire!!! Donation by Gabriella Zahzouh 01/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

You'll love it Claire, Don't get disheartened by the portway ;o) Donation by Joe McCalman 01/09/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck guys, a most worthy cause - remember that when you're 10 miles round the course and trying to remember what you're doing there! Donation by J and Dan 20/08/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Best of luck Claire, I am sure you will do great. Donation by Graham 20/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by David Cawley 11/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Very good luck! Donation by Rose Crossland and Dominic 11/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck guiys Donation by Heather Witts 10/08/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous 10/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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* Total raised online: £520.00
  Offline donations: £30.00
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £146.67

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