My story

Most of you will probably already know by now, that despite seriously breaking my back in a paragliding accident in 2008, I have carried on running against all the odds, through my sheer stubborness and without any support from the Hospitals after refusing any form of surgical intervention. 

I continue to run because I love it and I don't want an injury to get the better of me.  Because I had a second chance, I want everyone to have second chances, and that is why I raise money for Shelterbox.

Shelterbox gives people a chance to start over when they have lost everything. I started over after losing my legs temporarily, and the journey has been hard, but I was incredibly lucky because I have amazing friends that supported me.  Shelterbox is that support for so many that have nobody and who have become victims of natural disasters and war zones through no fault of their own.  They provide emergency shelter that is vital if these people are to stay alive.  They cannot do this without your donations. 

Charity never ends and although I know many of you have been incredibly generous in sponsoring me in the past, and must be bored of me asking it of you again, I am afraid I will never stop asking because I will never stop supporting those who deserve it. 

Shelterbox will always, always need your help, so please, please make this donation count and make the runs I do count for something too, rather than making me look like a complete and utter loony for wanting to run in temperatures over forty degrees C with a 10 kg rucksack on my back across sand .....

Thank you x

My updates 2

Just wanted to say a huge THANK YOU to everyone who donated to Shelterbox. It was so fantastic to raise an amount above the target. HOORAY!!! - WE did it!! (and I still have to count up the cash donations!!! ) THANK YOOOOUUUUU!!!!!!

08/06/12 09:24

Thank you to everyone who has donated so far, less than four weeks to go!! I have just received a generous cheque to give to Shelterbox from Brad Trethewey for £100 as well. I still have some way to go to reach my target of £1000 so please pass this page on!!

15/04/12 15:44

My charity

ShelterBox

ShelterBox

Charity Registration No. 1096479

ShelterBox is an international disaster relief charity that provides emergency shelter and life-saving supplies to families around the world who are affected by natural and manmade disasters. To respond to a disaster as quickly as possible we can never accept location or time specific donations.

Donations 50

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Hi Wanda I'm sorry I've taken so long to actually do this. Congratulations on yet another amazing achievement. love and thanks for all you do

Donation by Jacqie Levin on 09/06/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Viv Williams on 29/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Well done Wanda! Looked like an epic run.

Donation by Mark Stevenson on 23/05/12

£50.00

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Fantastic!

Donation by Darryll Henderson on 22/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 20/05/12

£50.00

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Just goes to show you never know who you might meet through an old parking ticket... Good luck on your journey..

Donation by Nik R.. on 11/05/12

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Heard about this from Wendy....Good luck!

Donation by Graham Heysett on 10/05/12

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Good Luck Wanda xxx

Donation by Alison Barber on 10/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Philippa Macmeikan on 10/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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God speed you Wanda

Donation by Ben Jarman on 10/05/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Safe journey, no doing anything daft now, you hear?? Will ping you emails from time to time too. Good luck ..

Donation by Wendy Creed on 10/05/12

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May the Force be with you, Wanda! ;) xxx

Donation by Rowena Tutty on 09/05/12

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Dont know where you get your energy :) but you should be proud of yourself hun <3

Donation by Gillian bernard on 08/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Truly Inspirational!!!

Donation by Sonya Nicholson on 08/05/12

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Good luck, crazy lady! You are awesome! love S xx

Donation by Sarah Cunningham on 07/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck Wanda!

Donation by Linda and Tim ( Hawkins ) on 06/05/12

£5.00

Donation by Ioshi Wigglesworth on 05/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Your an inspiration chick! Good luck xx

Donation by Viki goulden on 05/05/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Good Luck Wanda - u go girl - will be thinking of you, and i'm sure you'l complete this awesome challenge x

Donation by Paul Angove on 05/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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good luck and enjoy

Donation by wayne robbins on 05/05/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Best of luck gutsy lady. I'm rooting for ya. Xx

Donation by DARREN HEATH on 01/05/12

£38.00

+ £9.50 Gift Aid

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Go Wanda GO...!!! Wish I was as brave to do this too!!

Donation by Laura Giddings on 30/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Wanda another step towards another amazing feat....you are Wanda Woman :) x

Donation by Adelaide Thomas on 30/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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What an amazing person! I will be thinking about you.

Donation by Lynne Parry on 29/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Wanda...you are truly inspirational and such a motivating person, All the best...X

Donation by Chantelle Cowlishaw on 23/04/12

£10.00

Donation summary

  • * Online donations$1,506.93
  • Offline donations$182.11
  • Text donations$3.04
  • Total raised$1,692.07
  • Gift Aid$264.81

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