Adam Walker is fundraising for Bliss, for babies born too soon, too small, too sick

Adam's London Marathon 2005

Flora London Marathon 2005

on 17/04/2005

Happy Families at the finish, FLM 2005

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Raising money for

Bliss, for babies born too soon, too small, too sick

Charity Registration No. 1002973, Registered Scottish Charity SC040878

Bliss is the UK charity that cares for premature and sick babies. We are dedicated to ensuring that babies survive and go on to have the best possible quality of life. We provide practical and emotional support for families during an extremely difficult time, so they can give the best care to their babies. Our specialist study days and training supports doctors and nurses to develop their skills. We fund research to improve the care of all sick and premature babies. We raise awareness of the issues affecting special care babies and fight for essential change within government and the NHS.

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Adam Walker

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Raised: 63%

Target: £2,000.00
Raised so far: £1,268.00

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My story

UPDATE
Completed the course in 4hrs 39mins. A truly memorable day and delighted to get a personal best by 50mins! Must be crazy, but have already signed up for next year. Many thanks to my wonderful family who were there supporting me every step of the way.

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Our daughter Amelie Grace was born on 5th March 2003, at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton, 6 weeks prematurely at a gestation of 34 weeks.

Like Amelie, 70,000 children born each year in the United Kingdom require some sort of special care at birth. Of the 700,000 babies born annually 14,000 will need the highest level of neonatal care.

I will be running 26.2 miles in the London marathon this year. We are attempting to raise a minimum of £2000 for BLISS, The Premature Baby Charity. BLISS is dedicated to ensuring that more babies born prematurely or sick at birth survive, and that each one has the best possible quality of life.
BLISS provides: *Life saving equipment (it is estimated that up to two thirds of all equipment in neonatal units is donated by charity) *Funds practical and clinical research *Supports training of health professionals *Provides information and support for families of premature babies *Campaigns for improved services nationally By having immediate care at birth lives are being saved and some future problems such as handicap and disability are alleviated or avoided altogether. Please could you support me and help make a difference to the lives of babies like Amelie by making a pledge to BLISS today? BLISS will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you. Thank you. Adam x

	Donation by ANDY TAYLOR 14/05/05	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Anonymous 11/05/05	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done on the personal best Donation by Richard Thompson 07/05/05	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	well done Donation by Anonymous 28/04/05	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Steve, Kerrie & Family 20/04/05	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Congratulations Ads - Fantastic time! Donation by Mark Collison 18/04/05	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	COME ON THE BOY!!! Donation by Brighton & Hove Albion FC 16/04/05	£4.00 + £1.13 Gift Aid
	We will be there at the finish line to give you a big hug & lots of kisses. B, AG & SJ XXXX Donation by Bernadette, Amelie Grace & Samuel Joseph 16/04/05	£52.00 + £14.67 Gift Aid
	Good luck, We'll be cheering you on! Donation by Stella 16/04/05	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good Luck! Donation by Norman Grant 16/04/05	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Adam, anybody running 26 miles for fun deserves mucho respecto!! Donation by Shane McSweeney 15/04/05	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Adam! Charlotte Gray Donation by Charlotte Gray 15/04/05	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Adam, I'll be watching on the telly! Donation by Jo Pryke 15/04/05	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Anonymous 15/04/05	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Go Adam Go!! Donation by Richmond Pharmacology 15/04/05	£500.00
	Good luck Madam Donation by Anonymous 14/04/05	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Best of luck! Donation by Stu, Cac & Max 13/04/05	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Donation by Jill and Bernard Jacobs 12/04/05	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Can't believe it's come around so quick - good luck! Donation by Nicky Lawrence 12/04/05	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck!!!! Donation by Sherraine 09/04/05	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Wish you best of luck. Keep going, I know you can do it. Donation by Anonymous 08/04/05	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck! Donation by carla pasotti 06/04/05	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	We will be there to cheer you on at the end of the run as always! Donation by Cliff Walker 06/04/05	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck from us all plus a donation from HSBC of £100 Donation by Sandra Walker 06/04/05	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck!!!! Donation by Randip 05/04/05	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Anonymous 04/04/05	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck, look forward to seeing this year's photos! Donation by Anonymous 04/04/05	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Sharon 04/04/05	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	good luck Ads. See you next season playing at CUCKFIELD TOWN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Donation by Malcdolm Fisher 02/04/05	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Adam, well done!! Wish I was as fit. Donation by Paul Fox 01/04/05	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£1,268.00
Offline donations:	£0.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£216.62

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