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Gillean's page
I'm running the London Marathon for Core - Fighting gut and liver disease because I want to help fund future research.
Event: Virgin London Marathon 2012 on 22/04/2012
$2,393.93 raised of $2,287.20 target
66 donations
My Target:
$2,287.20
$2,393.93 raised so far
How to make a donation
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My story
Now I am 2 weeks away form the marathon and over a stone lighter (much needed). I have completed my 40 mile week and the tapering has begun which is when you begin to wonder if you have done enough. The fundraising has gone well so far, everyone has been extremely generous considering the amount of times you get asked for sponsership these days.
A little bit of background my first marathon was in London 10 years ago, I have completed 7 marathons since however it has been a few years now since I did one and I must say age has caught up with me and the training has been a little more challenging this time!
I raised over £1000 for a charity for my first marathon and now 10 years later I am asking for a few pounds once again. Once every 10 years is not too much to ask is it??
My choice of charity is quite personal to me, CORE raise money to fund research into diseases that have affected many close to me. My father died from oesophegal cancer in 1999 and although his cancer was quite far gone by the time he was diagnosed some of the recent developments in treatments of this cancer may have made his final few weeks more comfortable than they were. Additionally some of the research CORE is looking into is detecting earlier symptoms of cancers.
Neil is affected by Crohns Disease and after an operation in 2005 has been lucky enough to be able to lead a near normal life (don't offer him tomatoes or many other veg though!). Some of the treatment he received was quite pioneering as a result of research such as that funded by CORE. Recently another member of our family has been diagnosed with an illness covered by CORE's remit. Although their treatment is just starting as a result of research they have a great chance of a full recovery and they will be on the road to recovery soon.
Raising money for this charity is important to me and it would mean a great deal to me if you donated to this great cause and I will do my best to run round 26.2 miles without falling apart!
Thank you so much in advance.....
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I made it! In just over 4hrs 30mins, I am not counting the loo stop! Thanks to you all and a few very overwhelming donations I have reached my target - very nearly!
I made it! In just over 4hrs 30mins, I am not counting the loo stop! Thanks to you all and a few very overwhelming donations I have reached my target - very nearly!
My charity
Core - Fighting gut and liver disease
Charity Registration No. 1137029
Core is the only charity in the UK funding research into the whole range of gut and liver diseases. Core also provides expert information for sufferers, their family and friends. Core also aims to increase the knowledge of the symptoms of digestive disorders and urge those experiencing those symptoms to seek a swift diagnosis
Donations 66
What an acheivement Gillain! Well done and I hope your legs have recovered. Sorry this is a bit late but I was thinking of you on the day!! xx laura
Donation by Laura Couch on 05/05/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Well done you!! So sorry it has taken this long to sponser you but got there in the end!! L x
Donation by Lorna Boyer on 03/05/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Donations from my kind colleagues at Met Office Leuchars who have supported me being continually tired over the last few months!
Donation by Gillean Keith on 30/04/12
£60.00
+ £15.00 Gift Aid
Hey Gill - i only thought it was fair to take you up to the target! Well done on the mammoth task and for such a great total for the charity xxx
Donation by Leila Arfa on 30/04/12
£21.00
+ £5.25 Gift Aid
Well done Gillean, a fantastic achievement
Donation by Ross Forbes on 24/04/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Donation by Kirsteen Keith on 22/04/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Well done!
Donation by Angus Murray on 22/04/12
£26.00
+ £6.50 Gift Aid
Will be cheering from tut'Leeds! Hope you enjoy it :) xxx
Donation by Sheila Norrie on 22/04/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Hope tomorrow goes well and the weather behaves! Very best of luck! GO GILLEAN!!!!!!! x
Donation by Natalie Newton + Dave on 21/04/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Donation by Elizabeth Syme on 21/04/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Good luck Gillean. Best wishes Audrey & Ian McIntyre
Donation by Audrey Mcintyre on 20/04/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
£1 for every mile! Hope the weather will stay fine for you. Best of luck. Dave,Wendy, James, Ruby, Isla and Reggie xxx
Donation by Dave Cruickshanks on 20/04/12
£26.00
+ £6.50 Gift Aid
Best of luck Gillian & well done xxx
Donation by Sarah Brassington on 20/04/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Good Luck Gillean!! Wishing you all the best for a great run! You're a total inspiration. x
Donation by Karen Scott on 20/04/12
£10.00
Wishing you the best of luck for Sunday - you're a star! All our love, Jill, Craig and Chuck xxx
Donation by Jill Pearson on 20/04/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Will watch out for you! Rather you than me! Good luck Love Joanne, Dave and Josie
Donation by joanne gosney on 19/04/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Who will you chat to....?! No crazy Balmullo hills or mud... bliss! The Balmullo running club is very proud of our London marathon runner! Wx
Donation by Wendy Norrie on 17/04/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Well done for doing this Gill good luck hope the weather is good to you x
Donation by Jane Neil on 17/04/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Nice one. I'll keep a look out for you on the telly! Hope its not as cold as this week!
Donation by Gordon McKinstry on 15/04/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Good luck next week Gill! xx
Donation by Hannah Ham on 15/04/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Good Luck Gill! We'll look out for you on the TV! Kirstin, Mark, Alex and Holly xxxx
Donation by Kirstin Witte on 15/04/12
£20.00
Good luck Gillean - and hope it is not too hot on the day.
Donation by Penny Tranter on 15/04/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Good stuff Gillean :-)
Donation by Gareth Powell on 15/04/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Happy Birthday (for Yesterday) Gillean! Good Luck with the run, try to remember to fix the weather so it suits you ;)
Donation by Eleanor Stevenson on 13/04/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Go girl! Well done on your fundraising for such a good cause that has lots of family significance. We all wish you lots of luck. C xx
Donation by Christian Blake on 13/04/12
£26.00
+ £6.50 Gift Aid
Donation summary
- * Online donations$1,994.43
- Offline donations$399.50
- Text donations$0.00
- Total raised$2,393.93
- Gift Aid$399.50
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