My story

Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

I started running 2 years ago in March 2010 following my daughters horse riding accident in October 2009 where she fractured her spine and was air lifted by the East Anglian Air Ambulance.

Whilst sitting with my daughter in the hospital I realised how lucky she was to still be able to walk and it made me want to start running again, something I hadn't really done since leaving school. I run with the Hadleigh Hares each week and have entered 5 events so far, a mix of cross counrty and road running.

The London Marathon, like for many others, will be my biggest challenge to date and being able to run it for such an amazing charity is spurring me on!

The charity is independent of direct government and National Lottery funding and is entirely dependent on fund-raising and contributions. To keep its two air ambulances flying and to provide the advanced medical equipment they carry, over £4million per year has to be raised.

It is such a vital service and both myself and the charity will appriciate any donation you can make.

Sandra x

My updates 2

My marathon did not go to plan. I stumbled in a pot hole at begining & jarred my hip. At 5 miles, I began to get pain &. tried walking but knew the pain was too bad too early on. I withdrew at 10.7 miles and had to go to hospital where I stayed overnight. I'm on crutches but OK.

24/04/12 16:32

I would like to thank everyone who has sponsored me for East Anglian Air Ambulance. I have been truely overwhelmed by all your donations, kind words and support.

24/04/12 16:26

My charity

East Anglian Air Ambulance

East Anglian Air Ambulance

Charity Registration No. 1083876

The East Anglian Air Ambulance now runs two fully medically equipped helicopters (code-named Anglia One and Anglia Two) serving the people of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Suffolk. Between the two helicopters they are able to provide a life-saving resource, reaching patients quickly and if required, transporting them to the most suitable hospital (rather than the nearest) within minutes. On-going public support is essential to enable us to continue offering this vital service and we are very grateful for your kind donation.

Donations 33

Donation by Neil Peachey on 22/04/12

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Luke Deacon on 21/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Wishing you lots of luck for the marathon. We will be thinking about you and looking out for you on TV. All the very best wishes. From the Deacons xx

Donation by Sarah Deacon on 21/04/12

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Well done for running the marathon - will be thinking and watching for you on TV at the weekend!

Donation by Dawn Bradshaw on 18/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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So proud of how you have trained hard, a great shame you have suffered with an injury. Be thinking of you on the day-savour the memories and enjoy.x

Donation by alison de lara bell on 17/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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We are very proud of you, hope you leg holds out, I know you will do it. x

Donation by Sue Fincham on 14/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Hi Sandra Well done to you for doing the marathon, your brilliant. Good luck we will be thinking of you. Love and best wishes Tim & Linda

Donation by Linda Allen on 13/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck mummy darling pink blossom! Haha! Very proud of you! Xxx

Donation by Lauren Morton on 06/04/12

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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Wishing you all the best Sandra xxxx Kara and family

Donation by Kara Ives on 05/04/12

£10.00

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Good luck Sandra, I will be keeping my fingers crossed for you. Shani & Gary

Donation by Shani Cobbold on 05/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck from all at Robins Row Ltd

Donation by Robins Row Ltd on 05/04/12

£50.00

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Enjoy it and Good Luck!-Alan

Donation by Alan Gray on 28/03/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Good luck! Annabelle and Amelia lait x

Donation by Jasmine Lait on 23/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by mark ashdown on 22/03/12

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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A very worthy cause for all of us riders!!! Well done Sandra attempting the Marathon - you will be brilliant and VERY GOOD LUCK Neil & Karen

Donation by Neil Benson on 11/03/12

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Donation by Anonymous on 04/03/12

£10.00

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Keep up the training, best of luck on the day, we know you can do it!.x

Donation by Phill & Karen Smith on 25/02/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by William Brightwell on 23/02/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Stephen Cobbald on 23/02/12

£50.00

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good luck Sandra , keep up the training !

Donation by Anne MacWillson on 22/02/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Have a great day and enjoy. Best wishes Sue

Donation by Susan Beeson on 20/02/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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We all wish you the very best of luck in the Marathon - such a worthwhile cause which we are very happy to support! Good luck Sandra!

Donation by Wendy Green on 20/02/12

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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Wishing you all the best for the Marathon and very happy to support this fantastic cause. Well done and hope you have a great day!

Donation by Jane Chamberlain on 19/02/12

£15.00

+ £3.75 Gift Aid

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Good ole country girl, Im sure you can do this

Donation by Gerry Fincham on 16/02/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck Sandra, hope it goes well.

Donation by Mark and Sally Westwood on 13/02/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£920.00
  • Offline donations£2,028.00
  • Text donations£36.00
  • Total raised£2,984.00
  • Gift Aid£209.00

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