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'm also giving VLM a 2nd attempt after collapsing at mile 23 with heatstroke and wouldn't be here without the help of SJA. Good luck!

Donation by ELAINE MCGEACHY on 27/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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All best wishes - with love. We shall be watching!!

Donation by Prue and Brian Moray on 26/03/12

£25.00

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If you are silly enough to run it again, the least I can do is sponsor you again. Good luck and wishing you a smoother run this time.

Donation by Mark Smith on 26/03/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Can't believe you're putting yourself through it all over again! Great cause. Very best of luck Sophie.xx

Donation by Jen Fisher on 26/03/12

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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Raised by my children who held an impromptu book sale in our street!

Donation by Sophie Raworth on 26/03/12

£15.00

+ £3.75 Gift Aid

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Good luck on the 22nd, hope you make the front pages for the right reason this year!

Donation by Jane & Roger Barnett on 25/03/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

A wonderful charity....enjoy it!

Donation by Sean Lindsay on 23/03/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Wishing all the very best on April 22 good luck. Yours Sincerely Roger

Donation by Roger surrage on 23/03/12

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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Go girl & good luck!

Donation by Stephen Evans on 22/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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'Keep on Running' Sophie, love and luck Judes

Donation by judy greenwood on 22/03/12

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck and keep tweeting us your training updates!

Donation by Chris Tindall on 22/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Very best of luck x

Donation by Robert Peston on 21/03/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Richard joining you this time..?

Donation by Guy Lipscombe on 19/03/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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See you in NY for the next one after you obliterate Richard's best time. Good luck!

Donation by Gavin & Brita on 18/03/12

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good luck from Pizzapat246!!!!

Donation by Martin Gourlay on 18/03/12

£24.00

+ £6.00 Gift Aid

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You are amazing Mum. We love you. EGOx

Donation by Anonymous on 18/03/12

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You'd be quicker on a bike!!!!

Donation by Rob Bonnet on 18/03/12

£26.00

+ £6.50 Gift Aid

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Go Sophie, go! You're slightly crazy, but I just know you'll do it again, this time without a rest break!

Donation by Bill Beedie on 18/03/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Go Gal Go !..No visits to St. Johns ambulance for a cup of tea this time !

Donation by susanne winter on 18/03/12

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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Try not to keep us waiting this time! m&dx

Donation by Richard Raworth on 18/03/12

£500.00

+ £125.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck Sophie! Hope those sprints at the track pay off - look forward to seeing you do one down The Mall! Liz x

Donation by Liz Williams on 18/03/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Go Soph, full of admiration for your effort. Good luck xx

Donation by Wendy Smith on 18/03/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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You are, officially, crazy. So extremely impressed - I know you will finish in style this year! gx

Donation by Gay Flashman on 17/03/12

£50.00

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Very proud of you. xxx

Donation by Ondine Barrow on 17/03/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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You can do it ! If you make the front cover of The Telegraph again I`ll be secretly furious!! Don`t forget your mascara!! GOOD LUCK!! Lol Charlie xx

Donation by charlotte case on 16/03/12

£100.00

+ £25.00 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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