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Running the London Marathon
I'm running for Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice because of all the great work they do.
Event: Virgin London Marathon 2012 on 22/04/2012
$1,966.74 raised of $1,518.72 target
38 donations
My Target:
$1,518.72
$1,966.74 raised so far
How to make a donation
Donate online at - www.justgiving.com/Fiona-Hughes5
By mobile internet Scan this code on your smartphone to go straight to Fiona Hughes's page.
By text message to donate £10 Text FGFJ78 £10
to 70070
My story
Dear All of My Lovely Friends, Colleagues, Neighbours, Contacts and not least of all My Family
As most of you know, in just under 7 weeks, I am aiming to complete the biggest challenge I have ever undertaken. The London Marathon has always been an event that I have watched with admiration and I have always felt moved to tears by the stories and fund raising efforts on TV. This year I am planning to be part of it.
Thank you to everyone who has previously supported my fundraising for and I hope with such a big goal, you will understand why I have come back to you to ask for further sponsorship. I have completed many events over the last few years funded entirely by myself and I recognise it is a big ask along with all the other requests for money that come our way. However I have my fingers crossed that as this is MY FIRST EVER MARATHON and such a big step for me (pardon the pun) you will do your best to dig deep and sponsor my goal – to get around in one piece and make sure that my very tolerant and supportive husband sees me cross the line with a smile on my face!
I do lots of exercise but contrary to popular belief, I find running hard and frequently an insane activity! However, I have a golden opportunity this year, fabulous pals to train with and it is the Olympic Year. I knew if I didn’t go for it in 2012, I probably never would. So far, it has been tough and tearful, but also motivating, encouraging and rewarding. I have chosen to support 2 charities; the Chemotherapy Unit at West Middlesex Hospital and also Nikki's Trust (via The Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice). Here’s why....
· The Chemotherapy Unit at West Middlesex Hospital would like to upgrade patient facilites. I am supporting this in recognition of the dedicated and truly inspiring way in which my very dear friend Pippa Riddle cares for all her patients at this Unit, whilst also looking after everyone else around her. It is also one of my chosen charities in memory of my Dad who survived stomach cancer when I was just 2 years old. Chemotherapy also helped Patrick's Mum to extend her life for a little longer when she was battling with breast cancer.
· Nikki's Trust (via Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice) is a charity set up in memory of Nikki Fagg who lost her battle against cervical cancer in August last year, aged just 33 years old. Nikki's family would like the the charity to promote awareness of and accessibility to the HPV vaccine that can prevent cervical cancer. This charity is of particular interest to me after working on Cervarix and it's clinical development for many years whilst at GSK.
So please do your best to help, even small amounts added together will make a very big difference. Go latte free for a week and donate the savings, or alternatively just send me a good luck message and think of me on the day.
If you feel able to help , my just-giving link for each charity is below. Please contribute either a small amount to both, or your chosen charity.
Thank you so much for contributing and taking the time to read my story.
Fiona xxx
Fiona, Patrick, Scarlett & Tom Hughes
19 Elm Road
East Sheen
London SW14 7JL
M (Fiona): 07958 788643
M (Patrick): 077898 71482
Home: 0208 487 2161
Mail: hughespfst@blueyonder.co.uk
My gallery 1
My charity
Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice
Charity Registration No. 264501
Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice offers Specialist Palliative Care to people with a terminal illness in West Surrey and North East Hampshire. We rely on the support of our community as we receive just 12% of our funding from the NHS. We have to raise £15,000 every day to continue serving 140 people a day.
Donations 38
Congrats Fozzie Bear, proud of you! Feet up now! Huge hugs, Scotty, David, Jacob & Luke xxx
Donation by Myrna Scott on 24/04/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Well done!
Donation by Lucy, Jeremy, Finn and Theo on 24/04/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Hope you survived! We have been in town Today! Great Event!
Donation by Katja Wolfheimer on 22/04/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
dear mummy, well done on your marahon. with all our love xxx
Donation by Scarlett and Tom Hughes on 22/04/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Well done my lovely!! love you xxx
Donation by Patrick Hughes on 22/04/12
£80.00
+ £20.00 Gift Aid
Go girl, you can do it! We'll be thinking of you tomorrow! Lots of love. Marta, Paul, Marcos, Lucas & Silvia xxxxx
Donation by Marta Maillo on 21/04/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Fiona - you are amazing! Thanks for doing such a great job on behalf of all us who've had cancer touch our lives. Good luck on Sunday! Suzanne
Donation by Suzanne McGillivray on 19/04/12
£25.00
+ £6.25 Gift Aid
Wishing you all the very best Fiona, we shall be cheering you on. Hope you enjoy it! Debbie, John, Oliver and Millie Ferreira
Donation by Anonymous on 18/04/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
All the best for a great race! Good luck! Andi & Teon Rosandic xx
Donation by Andi Rosandic on 18/04/12
Hope the race goes super well! All the best!
Donation by Bronwyn & Cameron Crockett on 18/04/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
You are amazing lady Fiona !I will be thinking of you on Sunday . Xx
Donation by Daiva Linde on 18/04/12
£29.00
+ £7.25 Gift Aid
Hi Foz, Well done for doing such a brilliant thing.You'll be amazing, you always are. Loads of luck and love, Ruth, Maya, Sam, Ted xxxxxx
Donation by ruth wordsworth on 17/04/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Go for it Fiona!! Hope the Jelly beans help get you through the tough miles. Good Luck!
Donation by Lucia, alex, Isabella & Charlie on 16/04/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Donation by Sara Hunt on 16/04/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Best of luck!
Donation by Clopes Family on 16/04/12
£20.00
All the very best Fiona! So impressed with you taking on this challenge. Will be cheering for you on the day!
Donation by Rotha Bell on 16/04/12
£50.00
Good Luck Fiona, we will be thinking of you. Love Imo & Noah x
Donation by Imogen Rider on 16/04/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
We'll be screaming for you on Sunday! Well done you already!! We are rooting for you all the way Fi! Love Magdalene , Steve, Annabel & Lilia xx
Donation by Magdalene Bayim-Adomako on 16/04/12
Good luck - don't forget to enjoy yourself on the day...! Mr P x
Donation by Andy Perryer on 15/04/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
We will be there on the day, cheering and running. Enjoy it and well done. Stay focussed and enjoy the day and your achievement.
Donation by Alex, Nadia, Ollie & Lena on 15/04/12
£25.00
Very best of luck Fiona! love Spence, Bon, Ellie and Annabel
Donation by Spencer Jeffery on 13/04/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Good Luck Fiona Sadly we will not be there on the day but we will be thinking of you With Love and Best Wishes
Donation by Christine and Colin Hughes on 09/04/12
£200.00
+ £50.00 Gift Aid
Good luck Fiona!. We'll be thinking of you. love, Olivia, James, Isobel and Sophie xx
Donation by James Blake on 08/04/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Hi Fiona, Good luck and well done! xLisa
Donation by Alicia Beck on 04/04/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Go Fiona!
Donation by Jill Payne on 04/04/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Donation summary
- * Online donations$1,966.74
- Offline donations$0.00
- Text donations$0.00
- Total raised$1,966.74
- Gift Aid$440.43
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