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This October I will be running the Amsterdam Marathon. I started running back in January when I got Winston( the doggy), one thing led to another and after a few months I stopped taking my phone with me to call an ambulance and actually started to enjoy myself.

 It has been tough, you just don't take into account all the things that can go wrong!! I managed to convince four more victims to join me in Amsterdam but from a team of 5 we are down to 3, and at one point we were down to 1! Between us we've been diagnosed with osteoarthritis, twisted hips, lost toe nails, sliced open and twisted knees and I would hate to know how much money we have spent on physios, kit and food - its a hungry business running! There is no doubt that it has been a struggle both mentally and physically but however hard it has been, it was my decision to undertake it and so far no regrets! Unfortunately though, there are millions of us who endure a different type of mental challenge and not by choice.

Mental Illness affects 1 in 4 of us at some point in our lives, and its not just the old. We all know someone who has been affected by mental illness, whether it is depression, an eating disorder, an addiction or alzheimers - mental illness is sadly a part of ourlives. There are very few cures, outreach and support is marginal and so often these problems are swept under the carpet- but it is so important that this does not happen. Mental illness is just as real as cancer and it must not be ignored.  I am running the marathon for the mental health charity SANE - here are some of their objectives.

  • To raise awareness and respect for people with mental illness and their families and secure better services

  • To undertake research into the causes of serious mental illness through The Prince of Wales International Centre for SANE Research

  • To provide help and information to those experiencing mental health problems, their families and carers through SANEline and SANEmail.

Major concerns highlighted by SANE have been the prevention of suicide and self-harm, the improverishment of psychiatric wards and services, the need for a better balance between rights in mental health law, and the link between cannabis and psychosis. SANE's Art Awards have encouraged nearly 200 artists and writer with serious mental illness to explore their creative ability.


I am sure you will agree that this is a very worthy cause - if you would like to know more about SANE you can visit their website - www.sane.org.uk.

Please spare your pennies - preferably your pounds, this is a cause very close to my heart and with your help we can make a difference.

Wish me luck! And thank you all in advance

Lots of love

Emily


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'strength of the puma!!' well done x Donation by benny 'la boar' 10/11/09  

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Happy now? I also have an idea for party fund raising Donation by Rowan Minnion 30/10/09  

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surely the "amsterdam marathon" is actually a sex, drugs and alcohol binge?! Donation by Alan Mccrear 25/10/09  

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smoor girl, dont go getting yourself distracted in amsterdam. i would.... but you're a legend! Donation by Le Chad 15/10/09  

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Chuck is going to be in Amsterdam this weekend doind research for his speakeasy. I've had a word. he'll be waiting for you at the finish line... Donation by smiffy 15/10/09  

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It's all in the mind now lady - forget the legs and go go go!!! Donation by Catriona 14/10/09  

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Yay!!xxxxxx Donation by Caroline MIlne 13/10/09  

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Smoor smoor smoor! Go! xxxx Donation by Claire Hughes 13/10/09  

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that should tip you over your target now. Will you be wearing your hot dog outfit for the run? Donation by Nicholas Davies 13/10/09  

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Hi kiddo... good choice, a nice flat one! ;) SI-SE-PUE-DE..... Xx Donation by nIv 13/10/09  

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Good luck, Peter and Kirsty Donation by Kirsteen McKerrow 12/10/09  

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Go Tiger! Donation by Jamie Govan 12/10/09  

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Good luck with the run. We have donated per mile so no Paula Radcliff antics! Donation by Laurie Bidwell & Rowena Sinclair 12/10/09  

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Good Luck in Amsterdam Em! xx Donation by Karen Nicoll 12/10/09  

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Donation by family macmillan 11/10/09  

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Fingers crossed that the knees hold out. Well done for going for it. Lots of luck and love, Ma Donation by Clare Smoor 11/10/09  

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Good luck to you, and I hope you enjoy it (as much as anyone can!) Donation by Miguel Bravo-Escos 11/10/09  

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Smash it! Superman it! Good luck! Donation by Chris Burgess 11/10/09  

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good luck smoor! Donation by Nick Newton 07/10/09  

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Go Girl! Donation by Cassian Hall 04/10/09  

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Good luck Em, see you after the run for a shmoke und a pancake..... You know, a flapjack und a shigarette.... x Donation by Craig K 02/10/09  

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Goood luck! xxx Donation by Fiona Wigzell 01/10/09  

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Good luck pablito! You're a massive inspiration, make like a duracel bunny and enjoy the runny fun! x x Donation by Lorraine Simpson 28/09/09  

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Ello.. 2nd time lucky?! All ze best Smoorio. I'll see you at the finish line Donation by Adam Marci Esq 25/09/09  

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Donation by Elena Maria Aguilar Torres 23/09/09  

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Good luck Donation by Leslie Benzies 16/09/09  

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Good Luck! So proud of you for doing this !! Big afro loving xxx Donation by Katy Hutcheson 10/09/09  

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