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Hi there

In April 2010 I will be running my first marathon, the London Marathon, in aid of DebRA.   As if running a marathon isn't challenging enough I have set myself a fundraising challenge too - a marathon is 26 miles and 385 yards so I have decided to raise £26,385!

Why DebRA you might ask and how the heck am I going to raise £26,385?  Good questions!

If you are not familiar with DebRA, the disease EB (Epidermolysis Bullosa) it is a genetic condition where the skin breaks at the slightest touch, causing painful, open blisters and wounds.  EB can mean a life of extreme pain, disability and, at its worst it is fatal in infancy. People with severe EB are likely to contract a fatal skin cancer. DebRA provides specialist EB nursing, funds extensive medical research and provides counselling, welfare, respite and advocacy.   I first came across the charity when I saw the documentary about Jonny Kennedy, "The Boy Whose Skin Fell Off".  If you haven't seen it I strongly recommend you hop onto the Channel 4 website or youtube and take a look, but be warned, do not watch it without a bumper sized box of tissues.  I defy any of you to watch it without feeling compelled to support this charity.

How am I going to raise £26,385?!?  Well, I am hoping to find 26,385 fabulous people who will sponsor me £1 (or more, don't let me be accused of inhibiting anyone's generosity!)That's only 3.82p a mile - a bargain! 

Obviously I don't know 26,385 people so you are key in this venture.  If you would sponsor me £1 and then encourage a few of your friends, family, colleagues, suppliers, customers, employees, team mates or anyone you can think of to do the same, then we could raise a fantastic sum which could hopefully lead to the eradication of this awful disease.

If you would like to keep track of my progress, both fundraising and training, you can visit my blog at http://www.26385vlm.wordpress.com  I will also be posting thanks on there to people who support me, so who knows, you might even get a mention!

Thanks so much for your support, it might be the only thing keeping me going at mile 25!

Claire x

UPDATED 10th Nov 2009 - I have just discovered that justgiving doesn't accept donations of £1, their minimum donation is £2 (who knew?!?).  Please don't be put off as it isn't me being greedy.  If possible please see if you can encourage a friend or someone in your family to sponsor me also to make up the £2 or visit my blog (http://www.26385vlm.wordpress.com ) for details of another way you can get £1 to me.  If you have any problems email me at sponsorme1pound@hotmail.co.uk

 

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Well done Claire - you're a star! Donation by Jill Ford on 30/04/10

 
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
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good luck with this fantastic cause. Donation by Tania Scutt on 27/04/10

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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Well done Claire - a superb achievement! You must be very proud! Donation by Greg Wright on 26/04/10

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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Well done Claire - a fantastic achievement and a very worthy cause. With best wishes from the Stephenson family Donation by simon stephenson on 26/04/10

 
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
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Well done Claire! From a fellow DebRA runner. Donation by Michael Clapham on 26/04/10

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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@lucytweeting sent me! Well done Claire! Donation by Sean Jones on 25/04/10

 
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
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Good luck Claire, I have every confidence in you I know you can do it I just wish I could be with you. All the best from John Lynne and Sophie Donation by John Green on 25/04/10

 
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
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Hi Claire, sorry this is so late. Lots of luck for tomorrow, I bet you'll be fantastic! Well done lots of love Annie xxx Donation by Annabel Gilbert on 24/04/10

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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Good luck Claire. Donating to help my friend Lucy, who has EB. Donation by Kate Bailward on 24/04/10

 
£50.00
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Good Luck Claire!!!! lots of love Amelia xx Donation by Amelia Wong on 20/04/10

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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Good Luck Claire - Top effort! Donation by Lucy Nalton on 20/04/10

 
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
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Claire, the elite runners are stuck overseas due to volcanic ash. Your goal top 100 ladies? Go for it!! In admiration Donation by Mandy Thomlinson on 19/04/10

 
£5.00
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Donation by christine bearne on 18/04/10

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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Claire, rather you than me, I'm full of admiration for what you're doing and who you're doing it for. Good luck. Donation by Janine Holland on 15/04/10

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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Hi Claire This is from me and Steve. We both really admire what you're doing and wish you the best of luck for the race. Love and best wishes. Donation by Rosie Plimmer on 15/04/10

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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Good luck Claire, all the best for a fabulous cause x Donation by Jackie Christian on 14/04/10

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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Donation by Andrew Shaw on 14/04/10

 
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
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Soory running a bit late, as usual with the pound so thought I had better add some interest Donation by heather hayward on 14/04/10

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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All you need is some blue eyeshadow on the day and you will run like a bolt of lightning! Go girlfriend! Julie xx Donation by Julie Shanahan on 13/04/10

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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a wee push for your target from me, a big push for the last few miles from you.... Go get them Claire :-) xxxx Donation by PEGGY PUECH on 13/04/10

 
£55.00 + £15.51 Gift Aid
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Best wishes for a very enjoyable marathon. Hope you raise lots of money Donation by Wilson Marshall on 13/04/10

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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Donation by john daffurn on 13/04/10

 
£2.00 + £0.56 Gift Aid
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What an amazing thing to do - in awe of you! Good Luck. Laura, Jez and girls xxx Donation by Jeremy Harmsworth on 13/04/10

 
£2.00 + £0.56 Gift Aid
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Hugs all the way lovely lady xx Donation by Francesca Towson on 13/04/10

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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Claire, Your inspirational, best of luck! Donation by Andrea Littlewood on 12/04/10

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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* Total raised online: £2,839.38
  Offline donations: £7,213.77
  Mobile donations: £0.00
  Total Raised: £10,053.15
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £623.72

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