Sarah Quinnen is fundraising for Help the Aged

Sarah's Running a Half Marathon!!!

Sony Ericsson Run to the Beat Half Marathon 2009

on 27/09/2009

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Raising money for

Help the Aged

Charity Registration No. 272786

Help the Aged is an international charity dedicated to creating a world where older people can live their lives free from poverty, isolation and neglect. It raises public awareness, campaigns for changes in policy, and provides practical support to help disadvantaged older people lead independent lives. Help the Aged believes that older people should not be sidelined by society, but should be able to live with dignity as valued, respected and involved members of their communities.

On 1 April 2009, Age Concern England and Help the Aged joined together to create a new charity dedicated to improving the lives of older people.

Operating under the name ‘Age Concern and Help the Aged’, we speak with one voice on behalf of all older people.

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Sarah Quinnen

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Raised: 113%

Target: £1,500.00
Raised so far: £1,690.00

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My story

Hello! Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

As most of you know the very thought of me running a half marathon is an achievement itself - 13 (& a little bit) miles without a glass of wine for a start! However, running I am, and as this is the first time (and likely, very much the last!), I've asked anyone to sponsor me, may I ask you dig deep in your pockets and donate to such a great charity, Age Concern/Help the Aged. A work colleague kindly told me that the really tricky part will be after the 10 mile stage (thanks Jezza!) so even if you sponsor me for the extra 3 and a little bit miles (who put in the little bit?!), I would be really, really grateful.

Not to bore you too much, the reason I have chosen to support Aged Concern/Help the Aged is that we all have at least one person in our lives who, although much older than ourselves has been an inspiration, be it a Grandparent, Great Aunt, neighbour. As a society we are probably all a bit rubbish at appreciating the great things many eldery people do and have done for us to live our lives so comfortably, when many are living themselves below the poverty line.

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	Seems like only yesterday I was dragging you to jog across that ploughed field in Thorgs...how times have changed! :0) Well done, good effort dear! x Donation by Michelle Garnham 13/10/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Congratulations! Hope the beer at the end was as good as you hoped! Donation by Jo Cochrane 28/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done, Sarah - so proud of you running AND smashing your total. Well done!! xxxx Donation by Daniel Hall 26/09/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	I figured Help the Aged will need one more Zimmer frame come Monday, hope this covers it. Best of British Donation by Simon 25/09/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Lots of luck on sunday Sarah! Donation by Ruth and David 25/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Very proud and in awe of the dedication shown so far so best of luck. Donation by A not so secret admirer 24/09/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Lost in admiration - good luck! Donation by Louise Whittington 24/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck you crazy lady, i'll be thinking of you and chilling the fizz for next week xx Donation by Julie Tunsich 23/09/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Don't worry about the big hill - there's a pub at the top - just think of that as you're runing up it! Donation by John Jones 23/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Big hugs hot chick - congrats. xxxxx Donation by Natasha Baylis 23/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Sorry its so late. Will be thinking of you this weekend. Really really good luck. Donation by Rosie and Tom 22/09/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Go girl, will be thinking of you on the day and buying you fizz to celebrate when I'm down next! love Vix Donation by Vikki McBain 17/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck. Go for it! Donation by Julia 16/09/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	No walking Sarah. Any more than 2 hours and you agree to double the entire donation amount? Good luck!! Donation by Raees Lakhani 16/09/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good luck Sarah! Great cause... Donation by Sara, Al and Mia Fins 15/09/09	£20.00
	Sarah - very inspirational - best of luck next week. all our love aileen,es and georgia B! Donation by Aileen Brown 15/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Benjamin Maidment 15/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Very impressed!! Good luck! Donation by The Frewers 14/09/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Sarah! Donation by Lynn Smith 10/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Sarah, what a challenge. Brave girl. Best of luck. Simon&Mary Donation by simon davies 04/09/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	go on Sis, double the donation if you run in a Penguin suit ! Donation by Henry Quinnen 02/09/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Go Sarah. Really proud of you. Donation by Su Cooper 19/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Donation by Ruari Murphy 18/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Colm Owens 18/08/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Brilliant Charity - much appreciated by ageing parents. Good luck on the day. Donation by Mum and Dad 14/08/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Donation by Charlotte Lamping 14/08/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Phew - All the very best Donation by N & N 13/08/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck - if you need any olives or pizza supplies for your training programme - just give us a call. Love Peter and Francesca Scarles Donation by Millennium Food Services Ltd. 13/08/09	£150.00
	My admiration knows no bounds! Donation by Francesca & Peter Scarles 13/08/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	You are insane, but I would say that given that I can't so much as run for a bus. Go for it! Donation by James and Liz Dawes 12/08/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£1,690.00
Offline donations:	£0.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£400.51

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