Raised: 96%
 
Target: £900.00
Raised so far: £868.50
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You'll all be glad to hear that although the wimp Gordon Ramsey didn't finish - I did and in 4 hours 11 minutes and 34 seconds!

Thank you all so much for all your good luck messages on my donation page and all the texts and e-mails I got - it really helped keep me going as the day got hotter! I have already managed to raise over £1,000 including gift aid and thank you so much to all those that have already donated - you are amazing! LV= are also going to match another £500 taking my total to £1,500!!

The day arrived and after 3 months of training I felt as ready as I would ever be. I ran with a friend, Nick, and we were constantly overtaking people which was great for confidence but it was a constant struggle and it meant that we didn't get to run at our own pace for the majority of the time.

It really helped having someone to run with and keep my spirits up, the crowds were also amazing and were all the way round the route handing out support, sweets and drinks!! I managed to see our "support crew" which consisted of my sister Vic, her husband Gaz and my brothers girlfriend Lisa at two points and was a real boost to hear them cheering.

Nick was far better at weaving through the crowds than me so he went on ahead at mile 20 as I started to tire although in the end we only finished 30 seconds apart! At mile 22 my right knee started giving me some grief but I managed to keep the pace going and even managed to pick the pace up slightly towards the end as the crowds grew.

The finish line was a very welcome sight and getting my medal an almost surreal experience but I had a fantastic day and it was definitely a privilege to be part of the London Marathon.

 I wanted to raise money for a local charity and in particular one for children and the Caring 4 Kids campaign will make such a difference to children and their families living in Wiltshire, Hampshire and Dorset. For more information please visit their website http://www.starsappeal.org/

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Donation by Pat on 30/04/10

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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Donation by David Hearn on 27/04/10

 
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Well done on such a great time. Glad all the training paid off. Geoff, Helen, Thomas and Matthew. Donation by Geoff Bates on 27/04/10

 
£13.10 + £3.69 Gift Aid
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Well done Donation by Brenda McHugh on 27/04/10

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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Congratulations! Donation by Simon J on 26/04/10

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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Donation by Rosie Gilbert on 25/04/10

 
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Well done girl! Donation by Sandra Kennelly Demir on 25/04/10

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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Have a great run Elise ! Donation by Guy Bates on 23/04/10

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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Good Luck! Donation by Martin Bowers on 23/04/10

 
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
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Your challenge is to beat this old bloke who's running as well - best wishes Donation by Nick Thorp on 23/04/10

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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Good luck Elise! :) Donation by Faith Chatterley on 23/04/10

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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Good Luck! Sorry I couldn't donate more but got 2 other people to sponsor too. Hope it all goes well! Donation by Stephen Davies on 20/04/10

 
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You've struggled through the training, now it's time to enjoy yourself. Fingers crossed for the weather, you're going to have such an amazing time. Donation by Daniel Martin on 20/04/10

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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Have a great day- hope the weather stays dry but not too hot for you. You will absolutely love it - I did :-) Great race- great cause- do your best. X Donation by Jacqui Ives on 18/04/10

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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Good Luck Elise have a fantastic day Sheila Donation by Sheila Merton Jones on 09/04/10

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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Bonne chance - its a marathon not a sprint Donation by Stuart on 08/04/10

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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Good luck, have a great day Donation by liz and ian on 07/04/10

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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Just keep running Pops ... You are truly mad, but we already knew that!!! Donation by Sally, Matt, Jake and Bump xxx on 07/04/10

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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See you at the end! Donation by james holl on 04/04/10

 
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
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Donation by Lisa McAnulty on 04/04/10

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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Keep on running! Will double this if you get under the magic 4 :) Donation by Auntie Claire on 31/03/10

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Claire Spencer on 31/03/10

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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Good luck Donation by Mark Edkins on 31/03/10

 
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Good Luck Elise not that you need it Donation by Vanessa Owen on 30/03/10

 
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Good luck and remember to enjoy it! Donation by Pete Ryan on 29/03/10

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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  Total Raised: £868.50
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £244.96

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