My story

I'm running the London Marathon for the Teenage Cancer Trust.

I had bone cancer twice when I was a teenager. The first time round the NHS viewed patients as either a child (under 12 yrs old) or an adult. Consequently I was treated on a geriatric ward.

It was a nightmare when the cancer returned but by then the first TCT ward had opened and the difference was incredible. Everyone looked happy for a start - I honestly couldn't believe that people on this ward were being treated for the same thing I'd had just 18months before.

The TCT make a huge difference in many ways but perhaps most surprising is that patients through their wards are nearly 20% more likely to survive.  So I've decided to run for them.

Any support you can give is massively appreciated.

Take it easy

giles

My updates 1

Many many thanks to all of you who sponsored me in the London Marathon. I got overtaken by Vinnie the Rhino and a pantomime horse buuut I made it round and raised a load of cash for the Teenage Cancer Trust. Awesome. Thanks once again. gx

23/04/12 17:10

My charity

Teenage Cancer Trust

Teenage Cancer Trust

Charity Registration No. 1062559

Every day in the UK, six teenagers are diagnosed with cancer. At Teenage Cancer Trust, we understand that cancer doesn’t stop these teenagers being teenagers. We know that young people have a much better chance if they are treated by teenage cancers experts, in an environment tailored to their needs. So we have created specialist units that aren’t like ordinary cancer wards. Everything about them has been designed to give teenagers the very best chance of a positive outcome. And we want every young person with cancer in this country to have that chance.

Donations 94

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GIles well done, sorry its so late! I lost your email in my inbox when on holiday. Hope to see you sometime soon.

Donation by Annamarie Phelps on 30/04/12

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Giles - you continue to inspire me! Well done on such a fantastic achievement - i hope the legs are OK again now, Love from Kathy Green x

Donation by Kathy Green on 30/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Well done you! Amazing achievement - I didn't even manage to watch it on the telly, nevermind run it! Congrats! Kirsten (Brown Rudnick)

Donation by Kirsten Beales on 25/04/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by KASHIM CHOWDHURY on 25/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Giles great achievement and a great cause. best as ever. Dominic

Donation by DOMINIC VAN DEN BERGH on 24/04/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

Donation by sarah wright on 24/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Well done! Xxxxx

Donation by Katie Stewart on 23/04/12

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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Best of luck Giles, go for it!

Donation by THOMAS CLIFT on 22/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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run like the wind giles.......

Donation by Rad on 21/04/12

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Very best of luck Giles, try to enjoy the love and support of the crowd.

Donation by Neil Walker on 20/04/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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At least if the rain keeps up the G-man can be sure of a good time... Nice one dude, hop you have a good one.

Donation by Stuart Allen on 19/04/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck. With your determination I am sure you will do so well.

Donation by Simon Knowles on 19/04/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck Giles

Donation by Craig Latto on 18/04/12

Donation by Anonymous on 18/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck! Hope it goes well!

Donation by Linda Hardy on 18/04/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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You know what I'm going to say - 'Strength of Giles!' Run for the two of us G. x

Donation by Fiona Cookson on 17/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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GO GILES. If you're struggling just jump in the Thames and swim x

Donation by Kate Willcocks on 17/04/12

£15.00

+ £3.75 Gift Aid

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Good Luck Giles from everyone at Hornby. All the best Nick Cole

Donation by Nick Cole on 16/04/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Excellent cause – best of British Giles Good luck Chris Roberts & family

Donation by Christopher Roberts on 16/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anon. on 16/04/12

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Good Luck! Keep on Running!

Donation by GUY BRENNAN on 14/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck, hope the feet keep pounding on. Keep smiling. xxx

Donation by Paul & Carole Brennan on 14/04/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Hi there mate, long time no speak, hope things are well, and congrats on the wedding btw....! Good luck with the run, great effort!!!

Donation by Bruce Munro on 12/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 11/04/12

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck from Team EQ!

Donation by Phil Stanton on 11/04/12

£50.00

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£2,480.20
  • Offline donations£0.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£2,480.20
  • Gift Aid£566.30

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