My story

I did it! I finally managed my sub 4 marathon, finishing in 3 hours 56 minutes. I couldn't stop smiling all the way down the Embankment and down the Mall to the finish line. Thank you so much to everyone who has donated money to St. John Ambulance. The volunteers helped a lot of people that day and they really appreciate the support.

I owe rather a lot to St. John Ambulance. Last April I was running my first London marathon when I blacked out after 24 miles.  I was unconscious for at least 20 minutes and had a temperature of 106F when I was scooped up off the ground on the Embankment. But 2 hours later, after amazing care from St John's volunteers, I was able to get up and finish the run. It wasn't quite the 4 hour marathon I'd been hoping for but I got there in 6hrs 22 minutes thanks to them. They helped thousands of runners that day - it was particularly warm and a lot of people got into difficulties. My body had quite literally overheated which is why I collapsed. So this year I am dedicating my 2nd attempt at a marathon to them and hoping I can raise lots of money for the volunteers who tirelessly look after so many people every year for free. Hopefully though I won't be needing their services this time...

My charity

St John Ambulance

St John Ambulance

Charity Registration No. 1077265

Every year up to 150,000 people die in situations where first aid could have given them a chance to live. Your donation can be the difference between life and death by supporting our volunteers and helping us provide more people with basic life saving knowledge.

Donations 136

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I'll be watching you Sophie and willing you on. You are a brave girl and I hope St John will look out for you.

Donation by Pauline Jarman on 20/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck Sophie, you're an inspiration. Betty & Doug Preston

Donation by Douglas Preston on 20/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck. Just think of horses. Galloping. You'll be great and you'll do it next year and the next and the next. Nicole xx

Donation by Nicole Higgins on 20/04/12

£20.00

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Best of luck. No dramas this year please. And keep your eye out for The Wombles. They may be big, but they are mighty quick. x

Donation by Sue Thearle on 20/04/12

£26.00

+ £6.50 Gift Aid

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Go Soph go!!! You are an inspiration and a great charity to raise money for. Have a wonderful marathon - all our love Mike, Kate and Clemency xxx

Donation by Kate Silverton on 20/04/12

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

"Keep going!!"Remember SIX bully we did,when everything disappeared 5 mins in? I'll reveal childhood pic of me in St John uniform-IF u finish in -4!x

Donation by Paul Riseley on 20/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Go on you. xxx

Donation by Kate Roman Siri and Cas on 19/04/12

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck mate

Donation by Mark Thompson on 19/04/12

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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Go Sophie! I'd put far more than this on you smashing that 4 hours. Fingers and everything crossed x

Donation by Peta Bee on 19/04/12

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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Again???? You must be mad. Love Piers x

Donation by piers morgan on 19/04/12

£250.00

+ £62.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck Sophie - we hope you have a fantastic race this year! The Pumfreys

Donation by Anonymous on 19/04/12

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Donation by Alison Francis on 19/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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I expect to see you running in a Faroe Island jumper , chewing gum..and,of course, staring into middle distance xn

Donation by Norman Smith on 19/04/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck Sophie - you are amazing! We will try and come along and cheer you on. Lots of love Toby, Charlie, William and Freddie xxxx

Donation by Charlotte Evans on 18/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Run soph run! We are in awe. Love jay, Ian, Dylan and Maddie x

Donation by JaY Blandford on 18/04/12

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Sue Llewellyn on 18/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Sophie, Well done for going again this year. Wishing you all the best and look forward to watching you cross the finish line. xx

Donation by Cathryn Curran on 18/04/12

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Best of British from the Bishops! Go Sophs...love from Piers, Jo, Amelie and Max

Donation by joanna bishop on 18/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Relax, enjoy it and don't push yourself too hard this time!

Donation by Anonymous on 18/04/12

£500.00

+ £125.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck for Sunday. I'll be cheering - and willing - you on. Go Sophie go. With much love

Donation by Jon W on 18/04/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck. Don't pass out. And break four hours! x

Donation by Alastair Campbell on 17/04/12

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck Sophie

Donation by Laurie Miller on 17/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck Sophie, hope weather is kinder this year.

Donation by Susan Gregory on 17/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Good on you Sophie - St John's Ambulance do a great and largely unsung job. Good luck

Donation by Tony Riddeck on 17/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Excellent cause, good luck Sophie.

Donation by Duncan Redpath on 17/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£6,964.00
  • Offline donations£152.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£7,116.00
  • Gift Aid£1,581.30

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