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My story

 

Easter Monday - I have just completed the Devizes to Westminster canoe race. It took me a total of 21 hours 22 minutes 19 seconds, split over the 4 days. It has been an amazing experiance with ups and downs. When I left Devizes on Friday morning I was unsure that I would make it but I did, we arrived at 7.45 am under the London Eye today, having left Teddington at 5.45 am. Please see below the original details of the race.

This year I am taking part in the Devizes to Westminster International Canoe marathon, which is an endurance race, 125 miles long with 75 portages (going around locks). I am paddling in a K2 with Micheal Punter (Grunt), we are both members of Banbury & District Canoe Cub. The event starts at the bottom of the Devizes lock flight, it includes going on the Kennet and Avon canal and then onto the Thames to finish outside the Houses of Parliament.

We will be doing this over 4 days - on the first day 34 miles, then 35 miles, then 37 miles and finally on the Monday, the last stretch is on the tidal section of the Thames, which means we start when the tide is high tide. On Easter Monday this means starting at 4.30am!! Over the whole weekend we aim to do it in under 24 hours.  I have been doing specific training for this event and I hope to complete it, which will be a big achievement before I go to university in September.

I have choosen Myeloma UK due to my mum's friend, Hilary, being diagnosed with Myeloma in July 2006. Myeloma is a rare cancer of blood plasma cells, which can cause bone pain and fractures, kidney damage, anaemia and fatigue. It is treatable, but as yet there is no cure. Any money raised will go towards supporting patients with myeloma and their families and friends and funds research into new treatments.

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Fantastic achievement well done. Donation by Mike Palfrey 20/04/08  

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What a great effort, well done!!! Donation by Ro 02/04/08  

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well done Donation by Dan Golder 01/04/08  

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Heres something for paddling the Henley straight and something for the other 124miles. It was tough and you made it for Myeloma UK and your team. Donation by ANDY COOK'S FAMILY 31/03/08  

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Well done Katie. Have read Mum's report - looking forward to yours A great achievement - even more so with the bad weather. Donation by Diana & Glenn 25/03/08  

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well done!! Donation by Emma Prout 25/03/08  

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Well done to you both! Donation by Paul Lynes 25/03/08  

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Well done Katie! Bet your arms feel tired today. Donation by Emma Callery 25/03/08  

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Magnificent Katie. You are a champion, am so proud of you. Donation by Neville and Peggy 23/03/08  

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Stay dry - have fun! Donation by Peter & Jean Button 21/03/08  

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All the best of luck, you will both be fantastic! Donation by catherine 20/03/08  

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Good luck hope the weather is ok for you and all the pasta eating pays off! Donation by Kate and Ruth Henderson 20/03/08  

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shouldn't listen to Grunt; he is a little crazy! Donation by Ali 20/03/08  

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Surprising how mnay 10p's fit into a hot chocolate tub!!! Good luck Katie, We are very proud of you. xx Donation by Granny and Grandad 18/03/08  

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Good Luck Katie!! look forward to hearing about it on the bus on Tuesday. x Donation by Joanne Woodward 18/03/08  

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Good Luck Katie, and look after the co-pilot he needs to be fit for a little run in a few weeks time! Donation by Anna Jackson 18/03/08  

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Good Luck Katie, Hope the weather is kind for you. xx Donation by Sally Wood 17/03/08  

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Now you've given me an idea - has a pint of beer ever done a canoe marathon? Can I come too?! Lots of luck to you both xx Donation by Marathon Pint 17/03/08  

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Good Luck Katie - You're a real Star! xxxxx Donation by Delia 16/03/08  

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Go for it Donation by Michael Rowlinson 16/03/08  

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What an amazing challenge! Happy paddling! look forward to hearing all about it Donation by Joy-Anne Andrianatos 15/03/08  

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Good luck Katie, you must be mad!! Donation by Judy Chadwick 15/03/08  

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Super experiance Katie, good luck and enjoy it!! Lots of Love xxxxx Donation by Granty and Gramps 14/03/08  

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Go Katie go! Good luck to you and the support team. Donation by Ann and Gill 13/03/08  

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After seeing your route on Google Earth I can see how hard the race is! Good luck and don't get lost, I want to see you back in school on Tuesday! xxx Donation by Chrissie S 13/03/08  

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All the best for the event! Donation by Melvyn Riley 13/03/08  

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Go for it, good luck Donation by Tresa Huges 12/03/08  

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Good on you, Katie, you have our support all the way Donation by Ba, Emma and Jess 12/03/08  

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Good luck - I am sure you will love every minute of it! Donation by Charlene Williams 12/03/08  

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