Raised so far: £6,091.00
My story
Thanks for visiting Claudia & Sam's fundraising page!
For Sam, this all began back in June 2007 when her beloved dad, Steve Vaughan, was diagnosed with lung cancer. He bravely fought the disease with his own unique blend of grumpiness, humour and sheer bloody mindedness. He was loved and supported through his illness by his family and friends and it's that kind of support that The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation can offer other families. On 22nd March 2008 Lung Cancer took Steve away from his family and it's good to think that unbearable heartbreak can in someway be turned into something postive. So, by donating you can help other families through the devastating effects of this horrible illness.
For me, Claudia, I have always watched the London marathon while lying in bed on a Sunday morning wondering if an egg McMuffin will cure my hangover! Every year I'd think "I'd like to do that someday".
But now I have a reason to join those crazy fools on 26th April 2009 as I really want to help my good friend Sam raise money in memory of her dad and for a really good cause! So it's official - I'm doing it (even if it is the day after my birthday!)
I'm not a natural runner, I would actually say my running style is a bit like Shrek in trainers but I'm training hard and thankfully getting less Shrek-like although I doubt I will ever skip along like a mountain goat!!
I have now completed 2 half marathons - Bedford (Dec 08) in 2hrs 12min and MK(March 09) in 2hrs 05min. On the downside, my big toe nail is literally about to fall off and I have turned into a complete running geek!
The thought of running 26 miles is bloody scary so we set our fundraising target at £2,600 so it would equal £100 per mile to help spur me on! HOWEVER, thanks to the wonderful generosity of our friends, family and colleagues, we have hit this target. So we are now aiming for a big phat £3,000!
Oh - and just to clarify - it's only me doing the running - not Sam. She's only been to the gym once and that's only because she mistook it for a cake shop..... She is however doing brilliant work organising fundraising raffles and quiz nights and has raised £840 which has gone towards our total above!
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Thank you so much! 
POST MARATHON UPDATE!
WOW - WHAT A DAY - I HAD THE TIME OF MY LIFE AND CAME HOME IN 4HR 55 HAVING LOVED EVERY SINGLE MINUTE. A FANTASTIC FANTASTIC EXPERIENCE - THANKS TO EVERYONE HELPING US RAISE SO MUCH MONEY IN MEMORY OF STEVE AND FOR SUCH A GREAT CAUSE.
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Well done Claudia and thank you! Donation by Paula Vaughan 18/06/09 |
£95.00 + £26.79 Gift Aid | |
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congratulations Claudia from everyone at the Motor Insurance Bureau Donation by Colleagues and friends at the MIB 18/06/09 |
£105.00 + £29.62 Gift Aid | |
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Well done laydeee! Donation by Willsipops 05/05/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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Well done Claudia - you're a star! Donation by Tracey, David & James 28/04/09 |
£75.00 + £21.15 Gift Aid | |
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very proud of you lady.xx Donation by Michelle 27/04/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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Good luck Claudia. A good charity to support. xx Donation by Sally, Alex & Isabella 26/04/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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Yes Hitner! Just back from hols. Please find attached one month's worth of not smoking as promised! Happy Bday for yesterday. Cheers Thanksalot! CS x Donation by Ben Howe 26/04/09 |
£75.00 + £21.15 Gift Aid | |
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Well done - a great cause! Donation by Moira 24/04/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid | |
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Good luck Claudia, big well done for the money you have raised and for all the blisters (toe nail ooww) sweat and motivation for doing it x Donation by Ceri Taylor 24/04/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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Put the toe nail on ebay - I bet someone will buy it! Good luck, I will be looking out for you from the comfort of my armchair....... Donation by Steve Toombs 24/04/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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Good Luck Claudia, you brave girl, it will be very rewarding in the end lady X Donation by Ann Burchett 24/04/09 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid | |
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Go get em girl - you are a very special lady for doing this x Donation by Geraldine Fergie 24/04/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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Go go go! Donation by Sarah P and James B 23/04/09 |
£4.00 + £1.13 Gift Aid | |
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Good Luck!!! Donation by Jackie B 23/04/09 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid | |
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Go Claudia, Just imagine you're being chased by a Trafficmaster director! Donation by Katie Galloway 23/04/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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Good luck! Donation by OU Peeps! 23/04/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid | |
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Good Luck Claudia! Donation by Sarah Potter 23/04/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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I'll be chasing you on a bike to make sure you finish Donation by simon h 23/04/09 |
£50.00 | |
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Go for it!!! Donation by Nikki from Spinning 23/04/09 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid | |
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Good Luck to you. Donation by Laurence Jacobs 23/04/09 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid | |
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Go Claudia go!... Good luck : ) Donation by Mari-Clare Amoani 23/04/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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I expect you to come in the top ten!!! Donation by Emma Quigley 23/04/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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Run like the wind! Good luck Lady x Donation by Andrea Kiff 22/04/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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Good Luck Claudia Donation by Liz Scarna 22/04/09 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid | |
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Good luck! I'll keep an eye out for you while I eat my egg mcmuffin in bed... Donation by Victoria Stead 22/04/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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Good luck lady!! hope to get down there and see you at the finish Donation by Karen and Matt 22/04/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid | |
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Good luck Claudia. Keep on running! Donation by Karen Leggett 22/04/09 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid | |
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Good Luck mate. It's an amazing thing you are doing x Donation by Justine Murrin 22/04/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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Hats off to you! I wish I was fit enough to do it! Oh well, maybe next year! Donation by Emma Venables 20/04/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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Go on Claude... see you Sunday, GOOD LUCK! Donation by Troy 20/04/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
| * Total raised online: | £2,368.00 |
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| Offline donations: | £3,723.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £488.80 |
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