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Raised so far: £3,190.00
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My story

 

Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

I can't quite belive that I have agreed to do the ING New York Marathon and it is only 2 weeks away!  This is a testament to my friendship with Andrew Purvis.   He is inspirational, leads from the front and never lets go until he 'gets to YES'.

Well here goes.  I'm in, I'm committed, (I'm terrified) and I'm sure it's going to be "real"!!

The past two months have been quite tough (never do this 'last minute marathon thing'), but if you help me along with some fund-raising, it will absolutely be worth it.  It will test all my resolve, discipline and general bloody-mindedness to get through it - an added bonus is that I hope to shed a few pounds along the way...and hopefully my feet will won't let me down with blisters!

Fairbridge is an amazing charity and I feel honoured to be able to help out in some way.  We often don't acknowledge how priviledged and lucky we are - we have family, a home, partners, friends, a job and at least some sort of support network for when times get tough.  Fairbridge tries to provide some or indeed all of this to young people that society seems to have forgotten and gives them a change to re-gain their self-confidence and get out there again with a smile on their face.  Fairbridge offers young people opportunity and support: Opportunity in the form of a wide range of fun and challenging activities, sometimes for the first time; support in th form of a long-term action plan and a dedicated key worker.  It is this unique combination that gives young people the confidence, motivation and skills they need to turn their lives around.

Anything you can give today will help Fairbridge reach more people.  Please dig deep.  I know I will.

Thank you all in advance.  I promise not to regale you with all the gory details upon return.  I'm not going for time but I just want to finish and make you all proud!

Thanks a million and let's hope it doesn't rain!!

 

Jo x

 

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well done Jo - could not be more impressed! x Donation by Simon Warshaw 22/11/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Bravo, Jo! Fantastic effort! What next? Donation by Jacs and David Taylor-Smith 20/11/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Well done Jo Donation by Louise Charlton 19/11/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

I still cant believe you did it! Truly awesome. xx Donation by Nicola Cobbold 10/11/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Wow you star! I had no idea, now filled with awe and admiration. Donation by David Lasserson 09/11/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Well done, a great achievement. Donation by Richard Miller 09/11/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Well done - a great charity to run for Donation by Bettine Bond 07/11/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Well-played Jo - rather you than me!!x Donation by Bob Pinker 06/11/09  

£50.00

Terrific! Donation by Thomas Burns 05/11/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Well done..... look forward to hearing how it all went. C xxxx Donation by Caroline Grayburn 04/11/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

ARE YOU AN ANGEL OR A GO GO GIRL? Donation by BOSLEY 03/11/09  

£65.00 + £18.33 Gift Aid

Well done you - its a very long way!! Axx Donation by Andrew Grant 03/11/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Just realised you were a few quid short of target, so have reappeared to make sure you hit it! Fitz and Luce x Donation by Rupert Fitzmaurice 03/11/09  

£14.00 + £3.95 Gift Aid

Fantastic effort DT. Will prepare everything for you to put your feet up this W/e. Fitz and Lucy x Donation by Rupert Fitzmaurice 03/11/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Am in awe as I am too lazy to even walk around the block! Hats off to you.... Donation by Rurik Ingram 02/11/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Just heard from Claire that you did it! Well done you! Amazing achievement. Hope the feet are OK. xxx Donation by Marcie Bell 02/11/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best of luck Jo - look forward to hearing all about it over a well deserved drink! Donation by Chris Daly 02/11/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Wow. Go girl. Loads of love Zan Donation by Rosanna Chittenden 02/11/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Oooops... slightly late! How did you get on...! Love from Team Walker Donation by Paddy Walker 02/11/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Jo, Rather you than me - all the very best and for a great cause ! A Donation by Andrew Fenwick 02/11/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

crazy crazy crazy Donation by Muna Hamza 02/11/09  

£25.00

I hope all went well. Donation by Penny Bevan 02/11/09  

£35.00 + £9.87 Gift Aid

Bonne chance Donation by peter breese 01/11/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Go Jo! Donation by Andrew Hazell 31/10/09  

£50.00

You go, Jo! I'm so proud you've taken this on and I'm proud to be sponsoring you for this great cause. Better late than never! Donation by Laurence Borde 31/10/09  

£80.00 + £22.56 Gift Aid

Good walking ! be carefull though Donation by Peter ra 31/10/09  

£150.00

Good Luck Donation by Harry Moss 30/10/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Way to go Jo!! I'm so impressed!! Donation by Jana Sanchez 30/10/09  

£50.00

Donation by Sarah Molloy 30/10/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Go for it Jo! Donation by Anita Scott 29/10/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
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