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Target: £400.00
Raised so far: £613.00
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My story

 

In February 2009 I heard the awful words that as a daughter or son you would dread, "your Dad has a rare liver cancer at stage 4" - in other words terminal. He was 64 and loving his retirement travelling the world and he was so proud to finally be a grandad to his cherished Sophia. It seemed so cruel that this healthy man would be hit so fast and hard.

With a little reminder from Sam (apparently I mentioned wanting to do this after the 10k run last October) I promised Dad that I would run for charity in the half marathon on the 11th October this year. He was so happy and proud. I was considering which charity when it became absolutely clear in the last couple of weeks of Dad's life.

Dad was transferred from hospital to the Hospice of the Good Shepherd in Backford nr Chester. And I must say that the staff both nursing and voluntary were absolutely wonderful. Whilst I knew they would look after Dad and make him as comfortable as possible in his last days I never realised that their care and compassion would extend to myself and Dad's family in the way that it did. I was never short of a hug if I needed one and their respect for our privacy in Dad's last hours was perfect. Dad sadly passed away on Saturday 6th June after a great fight.

It is hard to believe that an organisation like this would receive so little help from the Government for funding and as such relies primarily on fund-raising and charitable givings. It was clear that I needed to give something back to them for the love and support that they bestowed on me not just whilst Dad was passing away but in the days, weeks and months after.

It is with this in mind that I ask you to help me raise some money for a very wonderful and worthy cause. Of course I would love you to dig deep but I ask for whatever it is you can give. No amount is too small. And, don't forget I get to run 13 miles for this!!!!!!

The easiest option is to donate through my JustGiving site (Also Gordon Brown has to donate some too then).

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity. If you would prefer to donate in anotehr way then we can arrange that too.

So please dig deep and donate now.

Thank you so much for taking the time to read this and wish me luck !!

 

Wend xxxxx

Hi Wendy, sorry I'm late getting this to you. Well done. Donation by Rupert Forster 13/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Congratulations Wendy - hope you enjoyed your run. Looking forward to seeing you soon Love Margaret& John xxx Donation by John Proffit 11/10/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Go sis! Donation by Anthony & Zowie 07/10/09  

£40.00

We know you will make us proud sweetheart.... Love John & Mum xxx Donation by Pauline Wood 01/10/09  

£70.00 + £19.74 Gift Aid

13 miles - WOW that sounds like hard work. Your Dad would be so proud. Lots of Love Donation by Lucy O'Gilvie 30/09/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Donation by Roy Street 30/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

You are a wonderful person, a truly loyal daughter and an honour to call our friend. Enjoy the adrenalin rush!!!!!! Donation by Fraser, Claire & Chloexx 30/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Wendy, its an amazing thing to do! Donation by maria fadeeva 29/09/09  

For my running buddy xxx Donation by San Ellis 24/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Run for it Wendy!! Lots of love x x Donation by Maria 18/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Wendy. Big respect. Donation by Andy Bentote 15/09/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Thinking of you - I know it is going to be an emotional one - just keep on trucking! Donation by Zena Deane 14/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

All the best for the run and the cause! All will be very proud of you! Donation by Maz Kiermayr 10/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

He was a great guy and I know he is missed. Good luck, I will be thinking of you doing it. Donation by Amanda Roscoe (Kay) 09/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Love the Pics. Karl & Bernie xxx Donation by karl and bernie 08/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck Wend, we know you will make it to the end and we are proud to support you and such a worthy cause. Nik & Dave xxxx Donation by Nik 07/09/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Good luck hun !!! run forest run !!! lol xxx Donation by samantha mould 04/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

My limbs are aching at the thought of it! How about we celebrate when you're done?! Donation by Susie Davidson 02/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Run girl Run Donation by christopher mould 02/09/09  

£25.00

You could've found a better photo than that !! Better start training harder xx Donation by steven farley 02/09/09  

Go for it Wendy! He would be very proud of you and it's a great thing to do. Donation by Nick Finlay 02/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck Wendy! The Hospice is such a worthy cause. Your dad would be so proud of you. x Donation by Joanne Sartorius 02/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Mademoiselle Woo Woo!!! Donation by Francais 02/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

A very worthy cause. Best of luck. Donation by Ruthers 02/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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