WALKING THE LONDON MARATHON ON OXYGEN !
Event: Flora London Marathon 2006 on 23/04/2006
£12,404.15 raised of £5,000.00 target
180 donations
My Target:
£5,000.00
£12,404.15 raised so far
How to make a donation
Donate online at - www.justgiving.com/lynnashton
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My story
Hi everyone,
My Name is
Lynn ; I am 45 and live in Cambridgeshire. 6 years ago I was in a fire, and have now got COPD and recently been diagnosed with Bronchiectasis. I have been on oxygen 24 hours a day since the fire.
(UPDATE:I had a nasal cannular for 6 years but I have just had a scoop fitted, which is a small tube going into my trachea, It works much more effectively as the oxygen goes directly to my lungs, and it is also less obvious. I love it.)
I have done a few sponsored walks locally but decided that I wanted to not only raise more money, but also raise the profile of Lung disease. So I have decided to do The
London
Marathon . "You must be mad!" I hear you thinking. well you might be right, but I will not be running the Marathon, I will be walking it in 5 days with a nurse to accompany me, and a small trolley to carry my oxygen in. I joined a support group of which I am now Chairperson, that gave me the confidence to fight my disease, and made me realise that I am one of the lucky ones. This is why I have decided to help people who are not as lucky as me! Lung disease is one of the biggest killers in the UK , there are 43 different Lung diseases, and money is desperately needed for research!!! So I would be so grateful if you would sponsor me.
People take being able to breathe for granted, until they have seen a close friend or relative struggle to get their next breath! So help me to raise as much as I can to help The British Lung Foundation. I know times are hard, but it is even more hard for people that cannot breathe Thank you so much
Lynn x
YOU WILL MAKE SUCH A DIFFERENCE TO PEOPLE WITH LUNG DISEASE!!
Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: British Lung Foundation will receive your money faster and, if you are a taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you. So please sponsor me now! If you would like a progress report then please click on: Thank you!!!! x x The 27th April 2006 will be a day that I will never forget as long as I live. It was a very emotional day, but one of the best of my life!!! I managed to complete the marathon, but with all the support that I had I always knew I would. Thank you to each and every one of you for all the support, hard work and encouragement that you gave me when times got bad! I couldn't have done it with out you. Please keep sponsoring me. Every pound will go to help stop a person suffering with Lung disease. I have reached above my target, but I know it could be a lot more. Bless each and everyone of you.
Thank you Lynn x x x
I am quite a confident person, although when I first got put on oxygen I thought my life was over, not being able to breathe is the most terrifying experience anyone should have to go through. It affects any age, from a small baby to a grown adult. I know from experience how it feels. I was very frightened that I didn’t have a future. I was assessed for a lung transplant which thankfully I do not need at this time, but will do if my condition deteriorates.
. Please give as much as you can. even an extra £ will go a long way to help people with lung disease. We all need our lungs to live, so lets help people live longer!!!
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My charity
British Lung Foundation
Charity Registration No. England and Wales 326730, Scotland SC 038415
One person in five in the UK is affected by lung disease. Millions more are at risk. We are the UK's lung charity and we are here for every one of them, whatever their condition. We are the British Lung Foundation. Leading the fight against lung disease.
Donations 180
We ran for Save the Rhino but people need support too! Congratulations on your first marathon!
Donation by Lilley family on 28/05/06
£555.00
Well done Lynn, keep up the good work
Donation by Lin Kemp on 22/05/06
£20.00
+ £5.64 Gift Aid
Many congratulations on completing the marathon, Lynn. I found your story totally inspiring.
Donation by Claudia Nutley on 11/05/06
£50.00
A simply fantastic achievement! Well Done!!
Donation by vanda on 11/05/06
£5.00
+ £1.41 Gift Aid
AN INSPIRATION TO ALL OF US
Donation by RICHARD NOBLE on 09/05/06
£50.00
+ £14.10 Gift Aid
I was inspired by your amazing effort. Well done!!!
Donation by Elaine Davies on 07/05/06
£100.00
+ £28.21 Gift Aid
Well done Lynn, fantastic achievement. Fellow FLM runner
Donation by Clive Barley on 05/05/06
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
What an amazing achievement Lynn, your family must be very proud of you. We also are to!!
Donation by Di Wright on 05/05/06
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
Never thought when you threw it that you'd complete the marathon. Congratulations!
Donation by Keith & the coffee cup on 04/05/06
£100.00
+ £28.21 Gift Aid
I read your story in the London Standard. What an achievement - well done!
Donation by Andi on 04/05/06
£5.00
+ £1.41 Gift Aid
Cheers Lynn, Wisniowka helped I'm sure. From Diz & Phil, May, Rene, Monica and Peter Ward
Donation by alpha 1 on 04/05/06
£60.00
Congratulations on completing
Donation by Charlotte Bolton on 02/05/06
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
Well done and keep up the good work you are doing
Donation by Pronat Services Limited on 01/05/06
£200.00
95% your inspiration, 5% my nagging - Mum's gone for a "walk" on her scooter! Thank you
Donation by Anon on 30/04/06
£25.00
+ £7.05 Gift Aid
congratulations!
Donation by Kath&Matt on 30/04/06
£20.00
+ £5.64 Gift Aid
brilliant,well done
Donation by phil on 30/04/06
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
As a lung surgery patient and a practicing Nurse ...WELL DONE! x
Donation by Jane on 29/04/06
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
Liquid Oxygen goes far Lynn but you go further!!
Donation by Eilish on 29/04/06
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
A genuinely great achievement.
Donation by Dave on 29/04/06
£33.00
+ £9.31 Gift Aid
well done
Donation by peaches on 28/04/06
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
My dad Bert Banks died lost the fight to your condition on the 13th April aged 66. This is from him.
Donation by Tracey (Banks) Kraft on 28/04/06
£515.00
Your courage brought tears to my eyes - you are fantastic
Donation by Jennie on 28/04/06
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
Congratulations on completing your target.
Donation by Staff at World of Computers on 28/04/06
£55.00
Many congratulations from a fellow runner! Fantastic endurance: you shoukd be very proud! x
Donation by Jiggi on 28/04/06
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
Congratulations. Truly inspiring. I hope you make your sponsorship target.
Donation by Rebecca Slack on 28/04/06
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
Donation summary
- * Online donations£5,765.03
- Offline donations£6,639.12
- Text donations£0.00
- Total raised£12,404.15
- Gift Aid£946.48
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