Running for Rethink Mental Illness!
Event: Virgin London Marathon 2012 on 22/04/2012
Team Members: Jess Dunn
£2,808.20 raised of £4,000.00 target
68 donations
My Target:
£4,000.00
£2,808.20 raised so far
How to make a donation
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My story
On Sunday 17 April 2011 I joined thousands of others lining the streets of London to cheer on the marathon runners, not just for their ability to run 26.2 miles but also for the money raised for charity which for most is the true essence of the day. In 2007 I joined those on the road to raise money for Barnados; In 2012 I will be joining the runners again but this time the charity I will run for is Rethink Mental Illness.
Rethink Mental Illness is a charity that is close to mine and Jess’ hearts; it aims to help everyone affected by severe mental illness, such as Bipolar disorder, to have a better quality of life and access to the treatment that they deserve. Getting help when in a crisis can be difficult at the best of times, but when you’re struggling with a system that is understaffed and incapable of providing the care needed it is even worse. If you have a broken arm you go to the hospital and get treatment day or night, if you are awake at 3am with suicidal thoughts, you are alone until someone has a free appointment in their diary, possibly in 2 weeks time, for some too long to wait. Sadly for us this is a recurring theme which is why we are so passionate about raising money for a charity that aims to stops this. Rethink Mental Illness campaigns against budget cuts, against prejudice and discrimination and provides much needed support for the people that need it.
I have been lucky enough to get a guaranteed place for next year’s marathon and Jess has been given a gold bond place. As a result of this we will need to raise a minimum of £4000 but we think with your help we can make even more than this; we also intend to run in costume. We have spoken to our friends that have bipolar disorder and the common theme is that there are days when you are on top of the world, when nothing could be better, “the Midas touch” a feeling of pure exhilaration. Then there are the days where getting out of bed is the most difficult thing you could ever be asked to do, when everything is black and tomorrow seems like years away. With this in mind we plan to run in costume made up of half pyjamas and half a pretty dress to show the two sides to this illness. (Pictures to follow!)
We are adamant that things have to change in ‘The System’ and the only way we can do this is to raise the much needed funds so that this information can be spread and the services improved. Please help us achieve this goal by spreading the word, sponsoring us or even holding your own fundraising event on our behalf. In return we will keep you updated on training progress, we’ll send you photos of the costumes and we will tell you why Rethink Menatl Illness is so very important.
If you want any more information please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
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My charity
Rethink Mental Illness
Charity Registration No. 271028
Leading the way to a better quality of life for everyone affected by severe mental illness.
Donations 68
Donation by Anonymous on 06/05/12
£130.00
+ £32.50 Gift Aid
Better late than never. Well done Jess! Lots of love, Amy. xxx
Donation by Amy Spiller on 06/05/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Donation by Anonymous on 05/05/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
What an amazing achievement Jess! "Llongyfarchiadau" as we say in Wales...
Donation by Nina Weatherhead on 04/05/12
£10.00
Proper legend that is the Jesta!!! Here's to next year lovely lady :-)
Donation by Kibble xxxxxxxx on 03/05/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Well done Jess!!!!!!!! An incredible achievement for such a worthy cause.
Donation by Ruth and Phil on 26/04/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Well done. A brilliant achievement and thanks for doing this for Rethink Mental Illness
Donation by Paul Jenkins on 22/04/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Well Done Jess, keep on running!
Donation by Lucy Crowhurst on 22/04/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Go Jess!!
Donation by Alison Turton on 21/04/12
£5.00
+ £1.25 Gift Aid
A bit more to help for tomorrow!
Donation by Chantelle and Mark on 21/04/12
£25.00
+ £6.25 Gift Aid
Enjoy the big day. You can do it. From your proud parents, with love xx
Donation by Robert Dunn on 20/04/12
£100.00
+ £25.00 Gift Aid
Good luck Jess, hope Jen is running again soon
Donation by Bruce Allen on 20/04/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Have a good race, good luck!
Donation by Erika Sykes on 19/04/12
Good luck for Sunday! Very proud of you and hope to be there to cheer you on : )
Donation by Abi on 18/04/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Good luck to you both - wish I were fit enough to join you! Enjoy it all, especially for such a good cause.
Donation by Non Worrall on 16/04/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Good luck Jess (and Jen) - twice as far as I can run! Don't stop til you're at the finish line...
Donation by Jon Hare on 10/04/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Donation by Andy Earl on 08/04/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Jen & Jess will be thinking of you ...enjoy every moment & have fun Good Luck & lots of love Trina xx
Donation by Trina Whittaker on 05/04/12
£20.00
Good luck! Hope the knee is better. Love, Sh
Donation by Sheelagh Wurr on 03/04/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Donation by Mr & Mrs Small on 02/04/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Donation by Anonymous on 01/04/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
As promised Jess. Many thanks to the kind generous people of North Finchley.
Donation by Steve Abrahams on 01/04/12
£6.20
+ £1.55 Gift Aid
All the best on the day. I hope you will both be fit, you should be, you've both run rings around me. Steve x.
Donation by Steve Abrahams on 30/03/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Donation by Anonymous on 27/03/12
Don't worry about the time you complete it in, just enjoy the day! We are both so impressed by your stickabilty!
Donation by Mum and Dad or Pat and Bob! on 25/03/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Donation summary
- * Online donations£2,713.89
- Offline donations£89.31
- Text donations£5.00
- Total raised£2,808.20
- Gift Aid£638.97
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