<p>Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.</p> <p>Well I made it around the 26.2 miles of the London Marathon in 4 hours 15 mins - was pretty tough at times but whenever I started to slow down, I thought hard about why I was doing this and remembered all the highs and lows that my wonderful patients have to put up with throughout their treatment and beyond. How could I stop running when I only had to put up with one long hard run - yet in every clinic I meet patients coping with <em><strong>so</strong></em> much and managing to display such grace, bravery, stoicism and determination.</p> <p>I have been overwhelmed with everyone's generosity and all the very many of you who have called or texted or e-mailed or sent cards with good luck wishes. All the support really helped me to make it around - sorry I didn't manage to spot all of you who came to cheer me on on the day but knowing you were there helped spur me on.</p> <p>I look forward to using all your generous donations to make the West Middlesex Chemotherapy Unit a much more comfortable space with complimentary tea and coffee for all patients for many years to come</p> <p>Many many thanks</p> <p>Pippa Riddle</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Pre-marathon message</strong></p> <p><em>As an oncologist, I look after lots of wonderful patients who constantly inspire me with their bravery and spirit despite having to put up with some pretty awful treatment for their cancer.</em></p> <p><em>I am running the London marathon this year for each and every one of my patients and to raise money for the Chemotherapy Unit at West Midddlesex Hospital where I work. I hope to give the unit a much-needed 'facelift' and make it a brighter more comforatble place. If funds allow it would be great to buy some pictures and plants, facilities for free coffee &amp; tea, a cold water machine and perhpas also another reclining chair for the treatment room or a TV for the waiting room.</em></p> <p><em>Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving &ndash; they&rsquo;ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they&rsquo;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&rsquo;s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.</em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p>