Katie Singleton is fundraising for Trinity Hospice

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Salisbury Half Marathon

on 18/10/2009

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Katie Singleton

Raising money for

Trinity Hospice

Charity Registration No. 1013945

Trinity Hospice provides care for people with advanced illnesses within their homes or at the hospice. We support them in living every moment and achieving the best possible quality of life. Everyone receives the treatment and support they require however long it is needed, free of charge. We offer our services to a population of ¾ million people in central and southwest London and support over 2,000 people a year. This financial year we must raise close to £7.6m, only around a third of which comes from the NHS. We were founded in 1891 and are the oldest hospice in the UK.

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Katie Singleton

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Raised so far: £1,608.00

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My story

Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

On 18th October 2009 I am going to be running my first ever half marathon in aid of Trinity Hospice, London. Trinity Hospice is the oldest hospice in UK, founded in 1891 and provides care for those suffering from long term and terminal illness, either within in the hospice or at their home.

On August 4th 2009, a very close family friend lost her battle with cancer. She fought bravely and with dignity. Although she had initially been diagnosed 8 years ago with malignant melenoma, we all thought she had managed to beat this terrible illness. Sadly though, it returned with vigour in March of this year. The last few weeks of her life were spent at Trinity Hospice and the staff there were unfailing in their support of her and her family. During a very difficult time, the staff at Trinity ensure that both the patients and the families are given every opportunity to achieve the best possible quality of life. This is not only through control of medication, where needed, but also through their care and dedication.

All this is provided free of charge.

This year the hospice needs to raise 7.6m, of which 1/3 comes from the NHS, the rest is down to volutary contributions.

I am sure that almost all of us know someone who has been affected by cancer, and we are therefore aware of how painful, exhausting and unrelenting an illness it is, both for the patients and their families. Hospices, like Trinity provide an absolutely vital support for patients in being able to come to terms with illnesses like cancer, coping through the illness and, for the families of those who have lost their fight against these illnesses, wonderful and compassionate bereavement support.

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.

	Those arent really your trainers are they? Well done and hope alls well with you and your family, best wishes, Saul x Donation by Saul weston 09/11/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	well done! Donation by David Wraith 01/11/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Donation by Philippine Vernes 26/10/09	£20.00
	So you had to do it in under 2 hours!!! Once again well done. Lots of love Aunty Sall x Donation by Sall Baring 26/10/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	sorry it's not much x Donation by Tammy Tong 20/10/09	£10.00
	Donation by Sally Burke 20/10/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Fantastic effort Katie - of course we all knew you would do it under the two hours! Love Alex & Tony Donation by Alex Elsom 20/10/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Hope the race went well! xxx Donation by Melissa Leigh 19/10/09	£30.00
	Donation by Camilla Stasiak 19/10/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Donation by Anonymous 19/10/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done Katie. Love from us all. Donation by Neil List 18/10/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Donation by Carl Hopwood 18/10/09	£5.00
	Donation by Lucy Yeates 18/10/09	£5.00
	Dear Katie, Thank you so much for doing this today i know mum would be smiling down Donation by natalie scott-gray 18/10/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Best of luck sis x Donation by Simon Butler 17/10/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by anonymous 17/10/09	£5.00
	Donation by Mark Glanfield 17/10/09	£10.00
	Donation by anonymous 16/10/09	£10.00
	Donation by Marina Graham 16/10/09	£50.00
	Donation by Miranda Braithwaite 16/10/09	£10.00
	well done! Donation by Kirsty Ross-McCall 16/10/09	£10.00
	Donation by R Banham 15/10/09	£3.00
	Good Luck with the run, such an amazing cause. Love siobhan xx Donation by Siobhan keeley 15/10/09	£10.00
	Donation by Tabitha Pethick Money 15/10/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	(Clare Hines' mom) Donation by Mary Dolson 15/10/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Donation by Laura Bowden 15/10/09	£5.00
	Donation by Anonymous 15/10/09	£5.00
	Good Luck! Donation by Ben Holland 15/10/09	£5.00
	This is such a worthwhile cause. Well done. Donation by Joanna Knatchbull (Ella du Breuil's mum) 13/10/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Best of Luck Donation by Charles Cleal 13/10/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£1,283.00
Offline donations:	£325.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£275.00

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