My story

Updated on Oct 1st 2012 at 1:26 PM from the JustGiving API

What a great day! I did my fist ever half marathon in 2 hours and 9 minutes!! Came 7107th out of over 14000 runners :D under two hours next time for me then ;) xx

Updated on Sep 30th 2012 at 4:59 PM from the JustGiving API

Thank you Hayley and Vicky for your sponsor money :)) it's great all the support you've given me and Hammer Out

Updated on Sep 30th 2012 at 3:53 PM from the JustGiving API

Thank you Julie, Becky and Leah!! It's much appreciated. :) xx

Updated on Sep 29th 2012 at 11:10 PM from the JustGiving API

Litre bottle of water before I sleep...Nd then there's nothing more I can do the big race is tomorrow!!! Thank you for all your support. Look out for the Hammer Out running vests!! Xx

Updated on Sep 20th 2012 at 5:40 PM from the JustGiving API

Thank you Tina & Paul you shouldn't have :) xx

Updated on Sep 18th 2012 at 8:58 AM from the JustGiving API

Thank you for all of your generous donations! Only two weeks to go!!! Anyone who can drum up a little financial support it's not too late thank you xx

Updated on Aug 26th 2012 at 10:44 PM from the JustGiving API

Out for a long run tomorrow morning :) I've lost a little momentum during the school holidays :(( anyone who hasn't sponsored me yet, I could sure use your support :D only 5 weeks to go xx

Updated on Jul 16th 2012 at 3:35 PM from the JustGiving API

Thank you Rosie :D I'll try not to break a leg...it'll soon be here :) x

Updated on Jul 12th 2012 at 5:20 PM from the JustGiving API

10k race tonight in Rockhampton :/ think of me xx

Updated on Jul 12th 2012 at 5:19 PM from the JustGiving API

I just want to say I've received £50 in cheques, too :D direct to the charity ... That's £300 so far!!!! Thanks everyone. Xx

Updated on Jul 7th 2012 at 7:29 PM from the JustGiving API

6.5 miles ran yesterday haven't dine a short one in a while, will do 4.5 tomorrow and then Wednesday and Friday :) can't believe it's July already!! X

Updated on Jul 7th 2012 at 7:27 PM from the JustGiving API

Thanks Gareth :) that is really kind x

Updated on Jun 30th 2012 at 9:27 PM from the JustGiving API

Reached £200!!! That's amazing, thank you everyone who's sponsored me :D xx

Updated on Jun 29th 2012 at 5:32 PM from the JustGiving API

13.1 miles achieved for the first time, today :D I can do it!!! Now I'm worth the sponsor :) cos you know I'll finish xx

Updated on Jun 29th 2012 at 11:01 AM from the JustGiving API

Just doing my 1st mock 13.1 miles...nerve racking :/ value all of your support, thank you xx

Updated on May 15th 2012 at 8:11 PM from the JustGiving API

Thank you Jo, Natasha and Sandra for your donations:) I am feeling the love :D xx

Updated on May 15th 2012 at 8:10 PM from the JustGiving API

Thank you Jo, Natasha and Sandra for your donations:) I am feeling the love :D xx

Updated on May 15th 2012 at 8:09 PM from the JustGiving API

Thank you Jo, Natasha and Sandra for your donations:) I am feeling the love :D xx

Updated on May 15th 2012 at 8:09 PM from the JustGiving API

Thank you Jo, Natasha and Sandra for your donations:) I am feeling the love :D xx

Updated on May 13th 2012 at 10:25 AM from the JustGiving API

6 mile run today and for once it's not raining!!! :) sponsorship is still very welcome to get me round 13.1 miles ;) thank you.

Updated on May 9th 2012 at 7:13 PM from the JustGiving API

It's slowly creeping up on me. Please sponsor me to run the Bristol Half for Hammer Out Brain Tumour charity in Thornbury :D xx

Updated on Apr 26th 2012 at 8:49 PM from the JustGiving API

8 miles ran tonight, 10 miles on Sunday then I'll be getting closer to how it feels to do 13.1 miles!!! Thanks everyone for your continued support :D xx

Updated on Apr 25th 2012 at 8:56 PM from the JustGiving API

Thanks so much, the Sambrooks :D it means a lot! Xx

Updated on Apr 22nd 2012 at 6:44 PM from the JustGiving API

Another recruit for the Bristol Half Marathon, come on Vicky Johnson :D

Updated on Apr 7th 2012 at 5:22 PM from the JustGiving API

Two sponsors down, only 98 to go :D x

Updated on Apr 6th 2012 at 4:45 PM from the JustGiving API

Thank you Sandra & Elton for having faith in me :) xx

Running is a real challenge for me in time, commitment and energy, and so is working as a single parent to two gorgeous girls. However I know there are people, who's lives are worse off than mine, so I would like to run for Hammer Out Brain Tumour charity and raise as much money as I can to help those people.

Personally I would like to make my girls proud and prove to myself that I can committ and dedicate myself to these challenges and raise a decent amount of money too! If I can complete these particular races over the course of the next year, it will be a 'win win' situation for me and the charity and all those patients, families and carers that will benefit from the funds raised. I will begin to believe again, that nothing ventured, nothing gained...this I already know but its not always easy to practise what you preach.

 

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£375 raised plus £77.00 Gift aid. Not much more needed to get me to £500. It was a good achievement and I am thinking about what to do next! xx

02/10/12 08:34

Its a week away until the Bristol half marathon...I just want to get on with it now. No chance of a lie in on that day! xx

23/09/12 21:56

Only three weeks to go today and i will be running my first ever half marathon. Still would love your support if you can :D xx

09/09/12 22:22

There is only 8 weeks left....I had a week off training whilst in Holland to rest an aching calf muscle and have ran twice this week with no pain! Please help me raise more money, I'm trying to prove that I am worthy of the London marathon place too... Thank you for your support

03/08/12 13:24

Thank you Julie :) that is much appreciated!! Every little helps me and the charity. xx

04/07/12 13:24

My charity

Hammer Out

Hammer Out

Charity Registration No. 1102750

Hammer Out is a registered charity that supports families affected by a brain tumour. Based in Thornbury, near Bristol, we help families across the South West and West Midlands. We offer support and counselling to those in need, whether they are the patient, family, carer, friend or a colleague.

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Tara, u are a star!! well done, Chris and I raised a glass of sangria to u!!!!!! XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Donation by lynne hortop on 08/10/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Well done Tara! Fab job! Love from the Chalkleys xxx

Donation by Simon Chalkley on 07/10/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Well done Tara, very proud of you, London next year!! x

Donation by Ishbel Jane Kingscott on 30/09/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 30/09/12

£5.00

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Donation by Hayley Rothery on 30/09/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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well done Tara, you've done a great job and a fab time - congratulations!

Donation by Vicky Johnson on 30/09/12

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Well Done Tara, proud of you! Julie, Becky & Leah Mulchay xxx

Donation by Julie Mulchay on 30/09/12

£10.00

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Good luck Tara! I will be thinking of you tomorrow and will look forward to celebrating your success in due course!! x

Donation by Michelle Nairne on 29/09/12

£5.00

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Good luck. Think of the biscuits and chocolates you can eat on Monday at work!!x

Donation by Anne Coles on 29/09/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by PHILIP MILLINGTON on 27/09/12

£10.00

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Donation by Anonymous on 24/09/12

£10.00

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You are amazing Tara and your hard work and dedication will pay off - with our love xxxx

Donation by Tina and Paul on 20/09/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 27/08/12

£5.00

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Good luck Tara! I hope the training is going well. Remember to enjoy the race. x

Donation by Hilary Tillin on 27/08/12

£15.00

+ £3.75 Gift Aid

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Tara. Good luck - and don't break a leg :-)

Donation by Rosie on 16/07/12

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Dear Tara I hope all the training goes well and that you enjoy the day when it comes. We admire you greatly, good luck! Much love C and R xxxx

Donation by Caroline Atkinson on 12/07/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck, Tara.

Donation by Anonymous on 09/07/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 09/07/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Gareth Keen on 06/07/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Good luck, Tara. Lots of love Julie, Rob,Jess and Casey. Xxx

Donation by julie thompson on 03/07/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 02/07/12

£5.00

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Donation by Anonymous on 01/07/12

£5.00

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Donation by Anonymous on 30/06/12

£5.00

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Good luck Tara xx

Donation by Emma RobinsonEmmaRobinsi on 29/06/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 29/06/12

£5.00

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£325.00
  • Offline donations£45.00
  • Text donations£70.00
  • Total raised£440.00
  • Gift Aid£82.50

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