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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
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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!!
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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
Great running. We hope all goes well on Sunday, Philip, Henry and Alex Nelson
Donation by Philip Nelson on 20/04/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
What an inspiration - you are one remarkable lady! Good luck, we'll be thinking of you xx
Donation by Spud & Angela on 20/04/12
£30.00
+ £7.50 Gift Aid
Good Luck. I hope it isn't too cold, wet or miserable! x
Donation by Neill Maclaine on 20/04/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Hope the rain holds off!
Donation by Steve Whyman on 20/04/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Good luck Kirsty! See you Sunday.
Donation by clare gilhooly on 20/04/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Best wishes for a great run! Glad to have shared the last glass of wine with you before the race...Good luck!
Donation by Marsha Perkins on 20/04/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Good Luck - you're very brave!
Donation by Laurie Tweedale on 19/04/12
£27.00
+ £6.75 Gift Aid
Best of luck and will be thinking of you - will try to pick you out on the telly!
Donation by Cathy Crawley on 19/04/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Awesome Kirsty. Good luck
Donation by Louise and Chris on 19/04/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Kirsty, best of luck on Sunday - don't forget to enjoy it! We'll be thinking of you.
Donation by Jonny Allatt on 19/04/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
I know you will succeed, try to enjoy it if you can! M x
Donation by Mark Evans on 18/04/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Hi Kirsty - giving up a J111 weekend -commitment!! Assuming your current PB will be history??
Donation by Richard Griffith on 18/04/12
£30.00
+ £7.50 Gift Aid
Good Luck Kirsty, Think that you are amazing & a true inspiration. Know how you will miss the Sailing on Sunday so hope everything goes well.xb
Donation by REBECCA WALFORD on 18/04/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Don't worry about the PB - just get round in one piece and enjoy!
Donation by Paul Griffiths on 18/04/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Good luck for Sunday!
Donation by Rachel Holt on 18/04/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Good luck Kirsty its a massive commitment and you deserve every penny of support you get. I hope the feet don't hurt too much afterwards!
Donation by Mark Chapman on 18/04/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Good luck Kirsty!! Cant believe you're doing a second one!! Inspiration. GO YOU!!! xx
Donation by Katie Roberts on 18/04/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Donation by Peter Nicholson on 17/04/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Kirsty have a great race. Chaz&Lorraine.
Donation by charles Ivill on 17/04/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Very best of luck ... I continue to admire your determination! I'll certainly be there in spirit ...
Donation by Toby Litton on 17/04/12
Good luck from all at DE & J Levy. Shouldnt David be running with you?
Donation by DE & J Levy on 17/04/12
£150.00
Quitters never win....and winners never quit!! Go for it Kirsty....you're a winner.
Donation by 'Kiwi' David on 17/04/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
I'll be at the halfway mark with a pint of Guiness, I promise to wave as you run past!
Donation by Gary Barlow on 17/04/12
£15.00
+ £3.75 Gift Aid
Kirsty, best of luck for the marathon from Incentive Lynx Security
Donation by Craig Pickard on 17/04/12
£100.00
Good luck from the Diamond Jem crew
Donation by Robert Stiles on 17/04/12
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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