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My story

 

Hi everyone and many thanks for visiting my Just Giving page.

Well where shall I start. I put this weird whim down to anxiety about approaching my 40th birthday, clearly just some sort of early onset midlife crisis as I have only just turned 36.

I could never run or so I thought and one day with the help of a friend  I decided to give it ago. Initially  I could only manage the distance from 1 lamppost to the next.  With sheer determination I gradually built up a small circuit and eventually conquered 3 miles without any undignified collapses or more importantly neighbours having spotted me out and about.  I entered my first race for life 4 years ago and have since gone on to complete  many more race for life events, The Tatton Park 10k, 2 great Manchester runs and the Lytham St Anne's 10 miler to name but a few.

Two years ago I joined  a local ladies running group called "The Delph Donkeys" in Saddleworth. With the support  of the founder  who is now my personal trainer Caroline Fisher and the girls I run with, I have embraced the challenge to run this years marathon.

Thanks to all my family  and friends who are continuing to support me especially during the last leg of my training schedule where on  occasions it has been necessary  for me to disappear  for hours on a weekend, during the school holidays  and  even on our summer  holiday to France. 

On Sunday the 1st of  November 2009, I shall be joining 38,000 other runners in New York to run 26.2 miles, but somehow Staten Island to Central Park doesn't sound that daunting. Although I have never been good at visualizing distances.

The reason I am doing this marathon is that with your support, we can improve the lives of  sick, disabled and disadvantaged children  and young people throughout the UK. Variety’s mission is to bring sunshine into the lives of youngsters, providing vital equipment and support where it is most needed.

Donating through JustGiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me. The Variety Club children's charity gets your money faster and they make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. 

I am paying for all my expenses, flights and accommodation so all money raised will go directly to the The Variety Club.

So please donate now.

Thank you , Thank you, Thank you so much in advance !

Rachel

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Well done Rachel! x Donation by pauline east 26/11/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Donation by andrew bayley 10/11/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Congratulations on your fantastic achievement Rachel ! Best wishes Pam , Gary, Chris and Olivia x Donation by gary lawton 06/11/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

If I were you I'd keep on running Donation by KIT MELLALIEU 03/11/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Good Luck Rachel - have fun in NYC too Love Peter & Theresa Donation by Peter Diggles 31/10/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

GO FOR IT "BABE" - HOPE IT GOES WELL AND ENJOY THE CHAMPAGNE AFTER! Donation by Peter Holt 31/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck hope all goes well Donation by Eileen Creely 30/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck Rachel.....amazing i can only just manage the 10k. Donation by sophie lockhart 30/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Just seen a news report that you are up against Paula Radcliffe - No competition!! Go for it & see you soon. Donation by Richard & Lesley Buchanan 30/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

money collected by mum , from my friends and colleages ,also Debbie and Tasha,Deb says , please don`t forget her umbrella!!!!!! Donation by Sue Bruckshaw 28/10/09  

£82.60

Good luck and best wishes. Donation by Tony Flanagan 28/10/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck, I can think of worse places to 'jog' through!! Donation by Fiona Parkinson 28/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Rachel. Ric, Donna & Ewan x Donation by Ric Miller 27/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Have a great run and enjoy. Donation by Bob Holliday 26/10/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Go Girl! Donation by Jenny Eastwood 26/10/09  

£20.00

Best wishes from everyone at Exchange Lodge Donation by peter Goss 25/10/09  

£100.00

Rachel good luck I am sure you will get to you £10k target just get Paul to bang the drum harder and lets see him complete the race. Dick Appleby Donation by Dick Appleby Factoring Finance 22/10/09  

£250.00 + £70.51 Gift Aid

good luck on your run, keep the good work up and have a good time love eileen xx Donation by eileen thornley 16/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Rachel Brilliant challenge and with yer man behind you you will have a great day. Best Paul Donation by Paul Saunders 15/10/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good Luck Rachel, enjoy every moment especially the last few miles, we know you can do it. Donation by Caron & Andy Neild 14/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck for the 1st. November in NY. You are raising money for a very worthy cause. Best wishes, Alan & Jane Caddick Donation by Jane Caddick 14/10/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

We think Paul should bathe your feet in Champagne at the conclusion of the race ! Love Phil and Jenny Donation by Philip Robb 13/10/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Donation by Lynda Doyle 12/10/09  

£10.00

Good luck and enjoy the run,maybe with Paul next year !! Donation by Tony Totham 08/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck Rachel Donation by Jane Bevan 02/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck Rachel - you should be proud of yourself. Looking forward to a girls night out to celebrate your achievement. :-) Donation by Karen Ellis (Jo's friend) 01/10/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

26.2 miles, Can't remember the last time I ran for a bus! Donation by Peter Connor 01/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done Rachel, I know how much you have put into it. Don't forget ......breath in...breath out......breath in...... breath out...... Donation by Joan Lockwood 30/09/09  

£20.00

What a great experience!?! Best wishes Rachel from Trish and Alan Donation by Trish and Alan Coy 29/09/09  

£10.00

Rachel its good to see that you can still show Paul a clean pair of heels Donation by David West 28/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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