My story

As some of you will already know (and for some of you this will come as a bit of a shock!) I have signed up to run the Virgin London Marathon in April next year! After watching the event on TV and cheering in the crowd I decided that I wanted to have a go and raise some money for charity. Unfortunately I am a self-confessed 'non-runner' who up until a few months ago struggled to complete 15 minutes on a treadmill! The early morning gym sessions and long runs, in what can only be described as Arctic conditions, are getting tougher and your support would really help me into my running shoes and out into the snow!

I really wanted to do this as a personal challenge but also in memory of some special people, the loss of whom has made me think that life really is too short and it's time to get up and do something!

The charity that I am running for is The Children's Trust which provides care, education, therapy and rehabilitation to children with multiple disabilities, complex health needs and acquired brain injury. The services they offer include the UK's largest paediatric brain injury rehabilitation centre, support in the community for children and young people with acquired brain injury, The School for Profound Education for pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties, short breaks, transitional, palliative and long-term nursing care. I have pledged to raise £1600 and need your help to do so!

Please can you sponsor me for this event - anything at all will be greatly appreciated by the charity and your generosity will push me on through those long runs that are looming ahead on my training programme!  Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

So please dig deep and donate now!

THANK YOU!

My charity

The Children's Trust

The Children's Trust

Charity Registration No. 288018

The Children’s Trust is a national charity that provides the best possible care, therapy and education for children with multiple disabilities and complex health needs, in partnership with their families and other carers.

Donations 59

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Well done Jo! xx

Donation by Lisa C on 26/04/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Well done jo , hope you. Smash your target

Donation by Gareth Dixie on 19/04/11

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Well done Jo, Good luck!

Donation by Rachel Haslam on 17/04/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck Joanne! You're going to be great, I will be there to tomorrow so will be looking out for you to cheer you on! Well done. Love Hayley

Donation by Hayley Morris on 16/04/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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I know you can do it! What you are doing is amazing! GOOD LUCK!!!!!!

Donation by Fabio Perrotta on 16/04/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good Luck Jo. Just think of that wine at the end of the race. It'll be worth it!

Donation by Phillip Bavister on 15/04/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Hey Princess :-) All your effort(and ailments)will be worth it on Sun when you cross the finishline and add another achievement to your list.

Donation by M on 15/04/11

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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Good Luck Jo, I know you can do it, enjoy the run

Donation by John Wheeler on 15/04/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good Luck on Sunday and remember to'Dig In'!!

Donation by Kevin Woolfson on 14/04/11

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Best of luck on Sunday. I am sure that all that trainning will push on your way plus all the people chering you on. :0)

Donation by Brian Willcocks on 13/04/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good Luck Jo - all that hard work will pay off, you are a star!!

Donation by Claire McCarthy on 13/04/11

£26.00

+ £6.50 Gift Aid

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Good Luck Jo! I'm sure you'll make it :-)

Donation by Dominique Todd on 12/04/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Know all that hard work will pay off ... you can do it, best wishes. Craig :-)

Donation by Craig Collantine on 11/04/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Yo Jo! From a non-runner to a fully fledged athlete - I salute you!! You will be amazing!x

Donation by Reena Basra on 31/03/11

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Hello, Best of luck for the race! I will be thinking of you as always! Love you so much Kate x x x x

Donation by Kate Norton on 30/03/11

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All the best Jo

Donation by Deborah Rabey on 25/03/11

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Best of luck Jo - rather you than me! Enjoy the day.

Donation by David Bradshaw on 24/03/11

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

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Good luck Jo. You're very brave; I know I can barely run 5K!! Vicky x

Donation by Victoria Wellings on 22/03/11

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Good Luck Joanne!!

Donation by Michael Petley on 21/03/11

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Go Jo Go!!! Good Luck!

Donation by Wayne Byron on 21/03/11

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Well done Jo. Best of luck on the day.

Donation by Phil Logan on 21/03/11

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

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Hi Jo...wishing you good luck and a great day !

Donation by Paul Blowers on 21/03/11

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Every rainy long run, every blister, every "feeling dizzy moment", every bag of frozen peas, every ice cold bath - will be worth it on the day!

Donation by Nicky Foster on 18/03/11

£26.20

+ £7.39 Gift Aid

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Great effort Jo!

Donation by Alistair Vince on 18/03/11

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Good luck...

Donation by Alex Phillips on 18/03/11

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations$2,184.37
  • Offline donations$1,296.22
  • Text donations$0.00
  • Total raised$3,480.59
  • Gift Aid$422.56

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