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My story

 

Hello everyone,

The time has come to beg you all to dig deep and sponsor me as I attempt to complete the half marathon.

The reason I have chosen Heart Link as my charity is all down to my beautiful niece Anna. Who was born with a hole in her heart. For her just having a bottle was as tiring as running a marathon so I thought if she can do that about 5 times a day then I can run 13 miles!! (click on photo's underneath my picture to see her)

Heart Link is a childrens charity who support children with heart defects, their parents and families. Their fundraising has improved facilities for patients and families as well as much needed medical equipment. They organise events so families can meet and talk to others in a similar situation.

Anna has had her operation, which she coped with magnificiently (better that her parents I think!!!!). She has gone from strength to strength and is now off all her heart medication and getting heavier everyday.

I started 2009 by giving up smoking. I then began to jog with my other half Andy. To begin with I made it to the first lampost in the street before I had to stop for a breather! Unfortunately Andy managed to break his ankle in February so I was left to pound the streets alone. However I have been inspired every step of the way by Anna who has met every challenge head on with a smile on her face.

11/09/09

Well the time is getting closer. Thank you to all of you who have taken the time to donate. I can't believe how generous people are. Anna is now going to meet me at the finish line to say thank you! (Emma is coming with her!).

Mum is staying with me on Saturday night to help keep me calm and make sure I get a good nights sleep.

Hopefully the next time I update this page I will have my very first half marathon time under my belt.

Please feel free to come and cheer me on on the day.

 

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Thank you all.

Congratulations on running the distance in a very creditable time, and exceeding your target Donation by Trish & Ted 29/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Congratulations Sarah. You achieved all your bonus targets. Well done! Donation by Peter Broadley 28/09/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

A great effort - all the best to you and yours Donation by Mick & Liz Brock 27/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done Sara - very proud of you and what you have achieved xxx Donation by David Stott 20/09/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Well done Sara Donation by Sian 16/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

WELL DONE SARA xx Donation by Debbie Trigg 16/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

all the best sara, ill join you next year!! great stuff Donation by Rushabh 12/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Go Girl love from all at Pinchbeck Donation by Howard Stott 12/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck on the 'Lost Highway', you'll be able to celebrate 'Through The Bottom Of A Glass'!! Donation by Dagwood & Skeet 09/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Oi fatso, run some of that lard off!!! xxxx Donation by Neal Hughes 09/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by Chris Boulton 09/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

I have counted out all my pennies and I had £8.46 so I rounded it up just for you! Donation by Andrew James 08/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck with the run Sara, love from Brin & Wendy (looking forward to the photos!!!) Donation by Brin Bowen 06/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

i'm disappointed theres no fancy-dress- i know of a life-size hedgehog costume if you change your mind??? good luck mate x Donation by elaine berry 04/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

All the best, hope you've got 1000 mile socks! Donation by Adam Tims 02/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Sara. This Rambling Boy thinks you're very brave! Donation by Michael Speake 02/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done Sara...you will deserve your successthis Sunday...I know you can do it. Lots of love to Anna from 'Not great' Aunt Elly Donation by Elaine Lyon 02/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck with the marathon, go girl x Donation by Laura Spowage 02/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

you should feel very proud of yourself well done! Donation by Elaine (1) 01/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Victoria Keetley 01/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Go Girl. You'll finish one way or another, so no worries!! Here's hoping for good runing weather. Donation by John Hackett 01/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Hey Sara - run like the wind!! You are a brave lady - with love from jen, paul, emily & harry x x Donation by The Mayhews 01/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck, and give my love to your sister and the Family Donation by Steven Hallam 01/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation in return for Kiss and Cuddle Donation by Lynnette Berridge 01/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Nice one Sara, all the best x Donation by Keith Gilbert 31/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Thanks so much Sis. Heart Link do invaluable work. I still can't believe you're actually going to do this! You are my hero (and Anna's)! Donation by Emma Winnett 31/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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