Running for Nikki & Rachel
In memory of: Nikki Ward, Rachel Brand
£3,269.00 raised of £4,000.00 target
69 donations
My Target:
£4,000.00
£3,269.00 raised so far
How to make a donation
Donate online at - www.justgiving.com/Nikki-Ward-Rachel-Brand
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By text message to donate £10 Text TGFN62 £10
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My story
Well, we completed it!! At mile 14 something popped in the back of my knee and I had to hobble the next 12.2 miles, leaning on Andy!! It took forever but we finished and the total fundraising pot is now £5650.00 + Gift Aid, Amazing!! We would like to thank everyone for all the help and support we have received to raise an incredible amount of money for North Devon Hospice.
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On 22nd April, we are running the Virgin London Marathon!
Andy and I have always said the one thing we did not want to do was run a Marathon, so why are we?
Last Summer, we lost two customers who had become good friends. They were two people who greatly added to our lives since moving to Braunton and opening The Corner Bistro. We were greatly moved and affected by them both disappearing from our lives.
Rachel Brand died of a Brain Tumour in June and Nikki Ward died of Lung Cancer in August.
Andy and I had never been to a Hospice before (a lot of people haven’t - most go only when needed). Both of our friends were cared for by North Devon Hospice and we visited regularly between the months of June and August to see them. We were totally “blown away” by everything about the place. The staff are just amazing, so caring, compassionate, calm, friendly and always smiling. . The rooms, infact, the entire building (and amazing gardens) are tranquil, peaceful ,and just have a feeling I can’t describe - it gives you goose bumps. Not wishing to be morbid but it made us think what an amazing place to spend your last days.
We felt like we wanted to give something back to the Hospice in honour of our two friends. It needed to be a challenge, something out of the ordinary for us. We needed people to know we were serious about raising funds for this charity, so applied for places to run the London Marathon for North Devon Hospice and, amazingly, we were accepted!
Running a marathon is a big commitment and requires a huge amount of personal sacrifice (especially if you own your own business). Just because you are 40, Christmas is here, working 18 hour days, you’re getting married and going on honeymoon, Easter is round the corner, the training has to continue!
You have to train, train, train and train more. You have to plan routes, think about what you eat, what you shouldn’t eat more and more. We started in September with: run 8 mins, walk 2 mins (x3) and our running has taken us to many different locations. Our training runs have taken us to: Chivenor roundabout so many times! London - Vauxhall Bridge, Waterloo Bridge and round the Houses of Parliament, along the entire Beeston canal path in Nottingham (and back!), Padstow to Wadebridge along the Camel trail, Mexico (on honeymoon!) - half marathon in 32˚ heat and 90% humidity (ouch!), around Central Park in New York (twice!), Velator – the toll Road, Sandy Lane, American Road, Moor Lane, Saunton Beach, and finally the tarka trail to Bideford!
You might have seen us? When you do, honk, wave, cheer, it all helps spur us along!!
Our sole aim is to raise as much money as possible for North Devon Hospice, an amazing local charity that helps many, many people. This is our Thank You to them for treating and caring for our friends, who sadly, are no longer here. In addition to our fundraising and sponsorship, we have and will continue, to donate 10p from every coffee sold at The Corner Bistro to North Devon Hospice
We also have a donation box and sponsorship forms to fill in – Thank You for your support and generosity.
So please dig deep and donate now!!
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My charity
North Devon Hospice
Charity Registration No. 286554
North Devon Hospice provides free care and support to individuals and their loved ones who are faced with the impact of a life-threatening illness. Everyday we help over 100 people, either in their own homes or at Deer Park, completely free of charge.
Donations 69
Well done guys, sorry it's taken me ages to get around to sending this! See you soon CP
Donation by Chris Preston on 17/05/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Well done both of you, I am sooooo impressed. You rock! xxx
Donation by Briony Williamson on 10/05/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
£5870.00 now raised + gift aid. North Devon Hospice are so very grateful to everyone!!!
Donation by Emma Beeston on 09/05/12
So proud of you both for all your hard work to raise money for a fantastic cause. You have done the family proud. Love you xxx
Donation by Olivia Clifford-Beeston on 08/05/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Well done to both of you! What an amazing achievment. Love Rachel xx
Donation by Rachel Preston on 06/05/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Run well dudes and we'll be watching!! Love all us Gilbeys
Donation by Tom Gilbey on 23/04/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Well done to you both.....a great achievement!! Love, The Hunt's xxxx
Donation by CAROLINE HUNT on 23/04/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Good luck to you both, running for such a worthy charity - have a great day! Gaynor, Dave, Liam & Ryan x
Donation by Gaynor Loughran on 22/04/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Good luck to you guys, have a wonderful day.
Donation by Linda Ackroyd on 22/04/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Good Luck Emma and Andy x
Donation by Ruth Jones on 22/04/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Good luck tomorrow, such a wonderful charity to be running for. Lots of love Tamsin, Doug and Joshua x x
Donation by Tamsin Powell on 21/04/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Fab work guy, best of luck for tomorrow xx
Donation by Zoe Green on 21/04/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Hope you have a fab day tomorrow. I will see if I can spot you from my couch! Good luck CL & J x x x
Donation by Clare-Louise Nicholls on 21/04/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Good Luck Wonderful Andy and Em,ur amazing.Rachel and Nikki would be so touched.Thinking of u.Loads of love,Rachael+Horley. x
Donation by Rachael Waldron on 21/04/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
So proud of you Em and Andy and I know Rachel and Nicky would be too, will be thinking of you at the wedding! X x
Donation by Lucy Dallimore on 20/04/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
only just read your message !!! Done, luck !
Donation by chris & funda on 20/04/12
Good luck guys!
Donation by Peter Robinson on 20/04/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Good luck to you both on Sunday!!! Hope it's a good day. xxxx
Donation by Gwyneth Braunton on 20/04/12
£20.00
Good Luck on Sunday. xxx
Donation by Chris Brand on 20/04/12
Good luck to both of you. It's fantastic what you are doing.Hope you'll not be toooooooooo tired to meet up on the Monday. Have a great run. xxx
Donation by Manuel Martin on 19/04/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Have A great run on sunday
Donation by Luke Matthews on 19/04/12
£15.00
+ £3.75 Gift Aid
Will be thinking of you this weekend! Well done you!
Donation by Claire Tanner on 19/04/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Andy & emms...we both think what youre doing is awesome! Enjoy running in the smoke & just think not long til beach hut, sunset & wine time!! ENJOY
Donation by debs & joolsy xxx on 19/04/12
Good Luck on Sunday - it is an amazing experience. I'm sure Nikki and Rachel would be very proud of you xx
Donation by Anne Benham-Clarke on 19/04/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Good luck for the big race to you both. P J F & M
Donation by Philip Whittle on 17/04/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Donation summary
- * Online donations£3,269.00
- Offline donations£0.00
- Text donations£0.00
- Total raised£3,269.00
- Gift Aid£792.25
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