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Kirsty's page
I'm running 26.2 miles for Cambridge House because their work is inspired.
Event: Virgin London Marathon 2012 on 22/04/2012
£3,557.40 raised
91 donations
My Target:
£3,557.40 raised so far
How to make a donation
Donate online at - www.justgiving.com/Kirsty-Apthorp1
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My story
For those who do not know my story, I have run a marathon before -Edinburgh back in 2010. No records broken but a PB (personal best) for me (it was my first and only marathon so far!). I did Edinburgh to raise money for Breast Cancer Campaign having been diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007. I had two lumpectomys, chemotherapy and radiotherapy and some other drugs which may have affected my heart. By Christmas 2008 I could not walk a whole aisle at M&S without having a sleep when I got home. The day I ran a mile for the first time - I was ecstatic but slept for nearly 24hours. Thankfully it got slightly easier and I finished Edinburgh.
I know that if I lose weight my chances of survival are better, but work (biscuits, chocolate and wine), together with losing my running mojo and having a further preventative operation in June 2011 had resulted in me gaining weight. In September 2011, I put my trainers on again. One mile was hard, but I got home and completed the ballot for London Marathon and gave myself a goal - shift the weight gained, load bearing exercise to ward off osteoporosis (another potential drug side effect) and run London in 2012. I was not successful in the ballot – what mixed emotions! I adjusted my training plan with the intention to run a half marathon in March 2012. Now I am going to run London Marathon on 22 April 2011. I only found out on 7 February. This is all thanks to the charity we support at work, Cambridge House, who offered us a place and I drew the short/long straw. Being told I could run for Cambridge House made me revisit the emotions of elation and “oh *%^t” but what an amazing opportunity.
People tell me I have been inspirational to them. I do not understand that, as I am merely determined to enjoy life. Cambridge House is inspirational. Based in Southwark in South London they offer a number of services to alleviate the effects of poverty and to support social change. These services are not just for local residents but they serve many London Boroughs. This amazing charity does not only support those with disabilities or learning difficulties but also those who perhaps do not receive the support at home to maximise their potential and to develop life skills which we all aspire to.
Their mission to create a society which can fight poverty, tackle injustice, and realise their potential together is achieved by enabling individuals and communities to take more control of decisions which affect their lives. Their values may be described by some as old-fashioned and perhaps that is why I am inspired by them. They believe in respecting the unique worth of individuals and empowering them to fulfil their potential whilst respecting the right of individuals and communities to make their own choices and enabling them to make informed decisions. They value diversity and difference and challenge discrimination in all its forms. Everything they do is designed to minimise the impact on the environment and promote sustainable development because they have been around for over 120 years and plan to be here until their job is done. I am grateful to Cambridge House for their assistance and wonderful support in helping me achieve my goal in 2012. Please help them to achieve their goal by kindly donating to them. I am looking forward to running on 22 April and hope that together with Cambridge House we can inspire others. It is coming round quickly and I have some training to do!!
My gallery 5
My charity
Cambridge House
Charity Registration No. 265103
Cambridge House is a dynamic charitable organisation in Southwark offering a number of services to alleviate the local effects of poverty and support social change We offer Advocacy, Community Organising, Disability Services, Law Centre, Youth Work & a Community Resouce Centre
Donations 91
Donation by Peter Millican on 17/05/12
£20.00
Better late than never! Well done!
Donation by Vic and Giles Herrick on 10/05/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
well done Kirsty, youre a true star Bill & LesleyXX
Donation by William Howard on 07/05/12
My thoughts were with you on the day. Fantastic effort! Hopefully see you on the water soon. Well done!
Donation by Jane MCLELLAND on 06/05/12
Well I got there in the end - no need to kidnap your cardboard cut out now!!!! Congratulations on completing.
Donation by Jamie Cotgreave on 02/05/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Well done Kirsty!
Donation by Mark Griffiths on 30/04/12
Congratulations.
Donation by Andrew Bird on 25/04/12
Good Luck, and Well Done Herbie
Donation by caroline aisher on 24/04/12
Kirsty - well done for completing it, about 20 miles more than I would have managed.
Donation by Anthony & Leona on 24/04/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Well done Kirsty and thanks for supporting Cambridge House David (Chair Cambridge House)
Donation by David Coleman on 24/04/12
Well done to you. Excellent effort.
Donation by John Goldsmith on 23/04/12
£100.00
+ £25.00 Gift Aid
We hope it was an awesome day. Were thinking of you and look forward to hearing how you got on.
Donation by Jonny & Jo Martyr on 23/04/12
£25.00
+ £6.25 Gift Aid
Well done Kirsty!!!
Donation by Andrew Eggett on 22/04/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Well done Kirsty! x
Donation by Heather Chambers on 22/04/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Amazing, best wishes with love from Drew & Bal Taylor in Hong Kong xxx
Donation by Andrew Taylor on 22/04/12
£20.00
Amazing. Very best of luck Kirsty. You'll do it.
Donation by Sue McAinsh on 22/04/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Good luck Kirsty xxxx
Donation by Fay Jones on 22/04/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Go girl - Susan, Emma, Coco,Tilly &. Colin xxx
Donation by Susan Apthorp on 22/04/12
£200.00
+ £50.00 Gift Aid
Well done, Kirsty
Donation by Hugh, Lesley, Ellie and Sophie on 22/04/12
£150.00
+ £37.50 Gift Aid
Go Kirsty !!
Donation by Simon Curwen on 21/04/12
I wish you luck and hope you enjoy the marathon tomorrow, Barry
Donation by Barry Rowell on 21/04/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Best Wishes and good luck
Donation by ken Aitken on 21/04/12
£25.00
+ £6.25 Gift Aid
Hey Kirsty anyone that creates a life size cardboard cut out of themselves deserves some respect and lots of support...! Good luck Amigo
Donation by richard fischer on 20/04/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Kirsty YOU ARE an inspiration and Cambridge House is very proud to have you represent us! See you at the finish line!
Donation by BEATRIZ DOMINGUEZ on 20/04/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Good luck!
Donation by Meri Sams on 20/04/12
£26.20
+ £6.55 Gift Aid
Donation summary
- * Online donations£3,557.40
- Offline donations£0.00
- Text donations£0.00
- Total raised£3,557.40
- Gift Aid£693.10
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