My story

In August 2009 my sister Alison was killed by a speeding hit & run driver while we were on a family holiday in Portugal. Her death has torn so many lives apart. We've had to rebuild our lives without her, but she has left a gap that can never be filled.

Last year I ran the Reading Half Marathon in aid of RoadPeace in Alison's memory - and thank you so much to those of you who sponsored me. This April I've decided to go a step further. Well actually, many many steps further!! I ran the Reading Half Marathon once again on April 1st this year (and gained a new personal best...and some blisters). Then on the 15th April I'll be running the Paris Marathon. For some crazy reason, it seemed like a good idea at the time!

I've been training pretty hard over the last few months and I'm asking for your help now to help raise lots more money for this fantastic charity in Alison's memory. Not only will your donations go towards the valuable and challenging work that RoadPeace does, but they'll also help to motivate me when my poor little knees and feet feel like giving up over the next few weeks!

I'm going to use the same fundraising page as I did last year - and it would be great if we could get the total raised to over £1500. Over the last 12 months, RoadPeace has provided our family with support and guidance following the trial and sentencing of the driver in Portugal. Many of the volunteers who work for Roadpeace have lost family members themselves in similarly tragic and violent circumstances.

Every year, thousands of people are killed or seriously injured by reckless and careless drivers. Not enough is being done to raise road safety awareness across Europe and to adequately punish those whose dangerous driving causes such catastrophic accidents. The driver who killed Alison and also caused serious injuries to my mum received an insultingly short suspended sentence and didn't even lose his drivers license.

Please dig deep and help RoadPeace in their valuable work for much-needed change, increased road safety awareness and justice.

Thank you very much in advance!! And I will of course keep you updated on how I get on with the two events! Love, Sam xxx

 

My charity

RoadPeace

RoadPeace

Charity Registration No. 1087192

RoadPeace is the national charity for road crash victims. We provide practical and emotional support to victims through a helpline, befriender network, and information guides on the legal procedures that follow a crash. RoadPeace also campaigns for justice for victims and road danger reduction policies that champion the needs of vulnerable road users. RoadPeace won the Guardian Charity Award winners in 2008. Help us make the world a safer and fairer place.

Donations 65

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Well done Sam! A wonderful charity to support in memory of such a lovely person. Emma xx

Donation by Emma Martin on 06/08/12

£22.00

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Well done Sam. What a great result. You should be very proud of yourself.

Donation by Sinead, Craig, Oisin and Nate on 24/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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So proud of you and I know Ali would be too. Congrats on the time and raising awareness for such a great cause. xxxxxxxxxx

Donation by Sarah and Grant Millington on 23/04/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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So sorry for donating late. So proud of you for achieving such a great time. Such a worthwhile cause. Well done sweetie. Lexi xxx

Donation by Lexi Rees on 20/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Sam, well done on 3hrs 55mins, very impressive. Was so good to catch up for some afterwards. Lets run again sometime :) x

Donation by Paul Dingwell on 20/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Well done Sam, your times were amazing!! Thought about you and Ali all day on Sunday xxx

Donation by Kate Reynolds on 18/04/12

£40.00

+ £10.00 Gift Aid

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Sorry for the delay Sam. Belated good luck although I'm sure you cruised it!

Donation by Piers Clarke on 16/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Well done Sam!! You're an inspiration xx

Donation by Louise Whyte on 15/04/12

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Hi Sam, wishing you so much luck for Paris tomorrow Ruth xx

Donation by Ruth Moreland on 14/04/12

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Donation (via cheque) from Auntie Maureen

Donation by Maureen Cottam on 13/04/12

£10.00

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Your mental strength with positive outlook is amazing & will help you achieve your goals in this race & in life! Go easy on the blister :-) xxx

Donation by Fraser Robertson on 12/04/12

£35.00

+ £8.75 Gift Aid

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Good luck for Sunday Samos. We are so proud of you. Enjoy many well deserved bubbles at the end. All our love Becs and Carlos xx

Donation by Rebecca King on 12/04/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Run, Sam, run! All the very best of luck. Orla x

Donation by Orla Ralston on 11/04/12

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Best of luck Sam! x

Donation by Charlie and Bryan on 03/04/12

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Linda Roberts on 03/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 02/04/12

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck Sam! x

Donation by Angus Mackenzie on 30/03/12

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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Senora muy buena suerte.... Usted sera hecho polvo!

Donation by Jason Cullen on 30/03/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck for both runs Sam. Great thing to do.

Donation by Bill Lovelock on 28/03/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Good effort Sam - good luck!!

Donation by Mike Harris on 25/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck Sam hope both runs go well!!!!

Donation by Sarah Harris on 25/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good Luck Sam

Donation by Micahel Kenney on 21/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck Sam, I'm sure you'll smash it :-) xx

Donation by Nikki K on 21/03/12

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Hey Sam, This is an amazing effort - well done! It will be a tremendous experience. All the very best of luck! x

Donation by Anthony Fryer on 19/03/12

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GOOD LUCK SAM. we are looking forward to seeing you running along the champs elysee! love you loads. mum & dad. xxxx

Donation by vic jerrom on 18/03/12

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£1,792.00
  • Offline donations£0.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£1,792.00
  • Gift Aid£421.47

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