My story

Well, next year will be my 40th birthday and I thought what better thing to do than to raise much needed funds for a charity I strongly believe in by running the London Marathon on my birthday weekend! I know what you're thinking... the only running I tend to do is to go to the cake shop, but this really is a cause I strongly believe in, as they do a huge amount of pioneering work to help our pets, as a species as a whole.

 

Please please dig deep, knowing you will be helping millions of dogs, cats and horses. The marathon is 26 miles and it would be lovely if you could sponsor £1 for every mile I run (or more if you'd like!). Believe you me, I will be suffering for it! ;)

 

The Animal Health Trust (AHT) work to fight disease and injury in animals. Thanks to their pioneering work improving diagnosis, treatment and prevention, horses, dogs and cats are living healthier, happier lives – in the UK and across the world.

 

They also spend their money wisely - For every £1 you donate, they spend 92p fighting disease and injury in animals. They use the remaining 8p to raise the next £1.

 

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

 

So please dig deep and help make a better, pain-free future for our pets!!

Thank you sooo much!!!

Patty xx

My updates 2

Finished the Reading Half-Marathon on Arpil fool's day (very appropriate!). Great atmosphere and felt really good afterwards. All part of the tapering now, as I have now finished the last of my 'long' runs - 18 miles. Felt great afterwards! Really looking forward to Marathon Day!

11/04/12 16:48

MK Half-marathon finished in March as part of my training. Weather was absolutely awful, but the legs kept going. Really pleased, as it was my very first half-marathon ever!!

11/04/12 16:44

My charity

Animal Health Trust

Animal Health Trust

Charity Registration No. 209642

The Animal Health Trust is a charity specifically dedicated to improving the health and welfare of dogs, cats and horses by addressing the problems of disease and injury - the largest threats to animal welfare today. With the help of its supporters, it can achieve this by advancing veterinary science and providing specialist clinical services for all companion animals.

Donations 45

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Well done! Now you will be fitter to chase after those pheasants!

Donation by Phil Bruton on 10/07/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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You should be very proud of yourself - a fantastic achievement.

Donation by Sheila and the Eastcott-Browns on 02/05/12

£26.00

+ £6.50 Gift Aid

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Many congratulations on completing the marathon!! Amazing achievement. Lots of love.

Donation by Carla xxx on 23/04/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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I am so proud of you Patty, you are amazing. I look forward to meeting up again with you soon. take care. x x

Donation by Robert Eede on 23/04/12

£26.00

+ £6.50 Gift Aid

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Hi Patty...... All my thoughts with you this morning.... I am SOooo proud to know you .... Just awesome. GOOD LUCK !!!!! :-)

Donation by Jane Gould on 22/04/12

£26.00

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Have fun, Patty!

Donation by Thomas Connor on 21/04/12

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You must be mad - good luck!!!!

Donation by Tracey Lines on 20/04/12

£26.00

+ £6.50 Gift Aid

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Good Luck!! xx

Donation by Amanda Jeacock on 20/04/12

£10.00

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Go, Patty, go! Good luck and Happy 40th!

Donation by Jane Newton on 20/04/12

£26.00

+ £6.50 Gift Aid

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mucha suerte el domingo patty!!! que vaya genial!!! vamooooss!!!

Donation by Ángeles, Mario y Miguelito! on 20/04/12

£20.00

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Have a great run and a great day Patty!

Donation by Paul Ashman on 19/04/12

£40.00

+ £10.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck Patty xx

Donation by Julie Hicks on 18/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck in the Marathon!! Te quiero mucho, Mamá xoxoxo

Donation by Helena Goriaïnoff on 17/04/12

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

Patty we are all so proud of you for taking on this personal challenge to celebrate your birthday! It is inspiring. All my love <3 Tony xxx

Donation by Anthony Oruna-Goriainoff on 17/04/12

£10.00

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Good Luck Patty, hopefully will be there on Sunday to cheer you on somewhere on the route. love Michele xx

Donation by michele bennett-wyres on 17/04/12

£20.00

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Happy birthday Patty. Run Girl Run xx Nikki & Buffy

Donation by nikki ovenden on 17/04/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Well done for all the determination. Hope everyting goes well on the day. Wish you all the best and good luck as well as stamina. Corinna

Donation by Corinna Biermann on 17/04/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Superhero Patty. We'll be cheering you along from our sofa!

Donation by Chris & Caroline xxx on 17/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Happy Birthday Patty. Have a great weekend

Donation by Julie Bedford on 16/04/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Good Luck Patty. As Dennis will have been to see the AHT by the time you run, I figure we ought to say Thank You to them!

Donation by joanne sharpe on 14/04/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck y mucho ánimo!!! RUN PATTY RUN ! ;-)

Donation by Juan Quílez on 11/04/12

£50.00

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Good luck Patty,hope all goes well on the day. All the best Will and Claire Organ

Donation by William Organ on 08/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck Patty!

Donation by Ann Ferens on 07/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Always intended to run the London Marathon myself..far too late now, so you go for me. Good luck and when the going gets tough think of the money.

Donation by Heather Ashton on 28/03/12

£26.22

+ £6.56 Gift Aid

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Go Jelly GO! xX

Donation by antony hinchliffe on 28/03/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations$2,447.71
  • Offline donations$160.93
  • Text donations$0.00
  • Total raised$2,608.64
  • Gift Aid$484.40

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