Raised: 56%
Target: £800.00
Raised so far: £450.00
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My story

 

I will be running the Royal Parks Half Marathon on the 11th October 2009 to raise money for Tourettes Action. Tourettes Syndrome is an inherited neurological condition. It affects one schoolchild in every hundred and more than 300,000 children and adults in the UK. The key feature is tics, involuntary and uncontrollable sounds and movements. It is a much misunderstood condition which can affect every aspect of a sufferers life (including their ability to take part in normal social, educational and work life). Tourettes Action are the only charity fighting for research and support for its sufferers.

Your support would help to raise vital money for scientific reasearch as well as their helpdesk and information functions. It would also help to support their events where they teach skills to manage aspects of the condition and socialise with peers, helping sufferers to feel less isolated.

A half marathon is 13.1 miles (21k), given I've never run more than 5/6k before and only have 8 weeks to train this is going to be quite a challenge! My target is to raise £400, my work will match whatever I raise meaning everyone's contribution will effectively be doubled. Any support you can lend, no matter how small, will make a difference - don't put it off!

Many thanks,

Tess/ Jess

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Really,really well done Tess. So proud of you - you are a star!! Hope the knees are well on the mend. Donation by Nona xxx 16/10/09  

£25.00

Tess, having seen the state of your trainers, you deserve every penny! Love, Mum & Dad Donation by LYN GLOVER 16/10/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Tremendous work! You are a real winner. x Donation by Kenneth Kulbok 12/10/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Donation by salli glover 07/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Tess, you're amazing. Here's our donation and there's another £50 if you finish. Love you, Mum & Dad Donation by LYN GLOVER 09/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Here's a pony to help you on your way. Good luck. Donation by Rick 08/09/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Admirable effort and cause. All the best! Now go and run them off their feet! Donation by Cyrus Mehta 03/09/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

You must be mad. But we love you anyway. Jacqui & Dave xxx Donation by Jacqueline Bell 31/08/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Go for it Tess - really proud of you. Donation by Nona 24/08/09  

£25.00

This is a lovely gesture and a huge effort. I'll be willing you on all the way. Donation by Donald Upton 24/08/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

I'll be with you every step of the way xxx Donation by Sasha Dunn 21/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Can I watch, maybe hold your towel? Donation by Matt Keniston 18/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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