My story

Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

After watching the 2011 marathon, I was so moved by the reasons why people were running and the support everyone gave, that I joined up that night to do this years marathon! I conveniently put this mad whim at the back of my mind for the rest of the year, though did do some carb loading in preparation! Come 1st January 2012, I couldn't ignore it any longer and so started this arduous training. Its been a testing time, involving chafing, blisters, vomiting, acute embarassment alongside support from my lovely friends. I don't feel as prepared as I should do for run, as I have fallen off the wagon a few times, but I will do it! Ironically, my running pace remains slower than my walk and despite being overweight to start with, I'm now heavier than what I started!!

As many of you know, my first choice of charity would be Cancer Research, however Rise is one of the sponsering charities and it is one that is also signficantly important. Domestic abuse affects 1 in 4 women and is the highest cause of female murders in the UK, with 2 women being killed each week. A lot of the affected women have children, 90% of whom will witness this abuse.

This charity provides refuges, crisis intervention via legal and financial help, support and therapy. So any donations are welcome and if that is not possible, a cheer on the day (if you can be there) would be a great motivation for me.

Many thanks xx

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Rise

Rise

Charity Registration No. 1065846

Rise is a Sussex domestic abuse charity providing vital support, refuge accommodation; helpline and counselling, financial and legal advice, children's services and training and preventative education. Every penny raised goes to help the most vulnerable families in our community to live in safety.

Donations 51

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CONGRATULATIONS LOU!!!! Just please be kind to your feet. Sorry its taken so long to donate. Lots of Love Lucie,Ad, Bunny & Twinkle x x x

Donation by lucie warren on 11/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Well done Lou, so very proud of you!!

Donation by Di x on 30/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Well done Lou! I only just picked up your email, hence the late donation - better late than never! xx

Donation by Rachel Bryant on 25/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Congratulations Lovely! Lots of Love Amy, Scott and Freya

Donation by Amy, Scott and Freya on 24/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Well done, I am so proud of you! It is such a great achievement. Now make sure you look after those clever feet of yours! Love Lorraine

Donation by Lorraine Skinner on 24/04/12

£10.00

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Amazing achievement. So you!

Donation by Sally Edwards on 23/04/12

£10.00

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Very well done Louise. Keep up the training for next year.

Donation by Val and Alf on 17/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Go lou Lou looking forward to hearing all about it x

Donation by Rachel Curry on 16/04/12

£20.00

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absolutely awesome my friend.....

Donation by Rachel Page on 16/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Gutted we didn't see you, what a fantastic time! I'll be heading down to the finish later to watch the moonwalker come in, love Hels x

Donation by Helen Abrahams on 16/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Fabulous effort lovely Lou, Love Axx

Donation by Ann Garnett on 16/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Wow Go Girl/Lady/Woman! I would have had to rest & have a cider after the stretching x

Donation by Rob L on 15/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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This donation is from my mum after I told her you were running xx

Donation by Gemma Cooper on 15/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Here is a further donation as I mucked up the message. Very well done luv and proud of you - hope you can walk in the morning. !! x x x x

Donation by Dad & Julie on 15/04/12

£5.00

Donation by Brian Williams on 15/04/12

£40.00

+ £10.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck Williams!! You're amazing!! xxxx

Donation by Zoe Marks on 15/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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I am so unbelievably proud of you Miss Williams! I will be there today on the sidelines cheering you on!

Donation by Sarah Tann on 15/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck. You're amazing / completely mad for doing it! Take it easy. Anneliese xxx

Donation by Anneliese Keightley on 15/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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In the words of Tina Turner you are 'Simply the best'!!! So proud of you and such a worthy cause. Love Cath, Lewis, Josh & Sum x

Donation by cathryn french on 14/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Good luck. If anyone can you can. Lots of love Helen, Dave, James and Toby

Donation by Helen Mepham on 13/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck to my lovely friend, u can do it! xxx

Donation by Claire Popplewell on 13/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Good luck we know you will do it

Donation by Royston Hayward on 13/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good Luck! You are an inspiration, remember it is not about the others, but your personal achievements.

Donation by Jennifer Hunt on 13/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Go girl, you can do it! Big bar of choccie and huge glass of vino waiting at mine when you visit!

Donation by Cate Greenhalgh on 12/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good Luck Loula! We are so proud of you, yet another amazing acheivement to date. We'll be cheering you on outside our house with S&G! Go girl..

Donation by Ange & Nik on 12/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£745.00
  • Offline donations£0.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£745.00
  • Gift Aid£168.75

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