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My story

 

Those who know me well will need to retrieve their chins from the floor with the announcement of my intention to run continuously for 26.2 miles (42.2 km), but I hope that doesn't put you off your donation - I am training very hard I assure you!

I have secured a place in the 2009 Flora London Marathon with a 'ballot entry', and the charity I have chosen to run and raise money for is Endometriosis UK (www.endometriosis-uk.org).

So why this madness?  Well in 2001, after many years of abdominal pain, restricted athletic activity and being told that I was "...just one of those unlucky women..." each month, I was diagnosed with endometriosis.  I had never heard of the condition but thanks to my new wonderful consultant and finding an Endometrosis UK leaflet, I finally had the chance to understand what was going on in my body and what I could do to improve my quality of life.

Currently there is no cure for endometriosis, there are treatments available which aim to reduce the severity of the symptoms but they can be invasive and carry their own set of risks.  I have been very fortunate with the care I have received over the years.  The medical professionals that I encountered after diagnosis were superb, and the latest treatments I have received have given me a quality of life that I never thought was possible!

So now that I am physically able to, I have decided there is no better challenge than the London Marathon!  I hope to raise awareness of "endo", to show that this condition doesn't have to consume your life and raise funds for the continued work of Endometriosis UK.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure.  It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Endometriosis UK gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation. So please sponsor me!

Better late than never!! Well done again for doing so well :0) Donation by Leanne Jeffs 08/07/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

...and the rest Donation by Damian and Lindsey 06/05/09  

£7.20

Well done Alicia, you were amazing! Donation by Emma Pitt 06/05/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Congratulations Donation by The Forum Partnership Ltd. 02/05/09  

£52.80

Well done! Donation by Hilary 29/04/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Amaaaaazing! Donation by Angus 28/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well Done ! Donation by Emma 28/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

I'm so proud, sweetie! Well done :o) Donation by Deniz 28/04/09  

£26.20 + £7.39 Gift Aid

Sorry it's late, but well done!! Donation by Katie 27/04/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

All the best for Sunday! Donation by Daniel 24/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

mmmm 1 down.... good luck. Donation by Clarissa 24/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by Monica 24/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

I'll be there with a G&T at the end as promised! :) Donation by Andrew Studmuffin Heyna 23/04/09  

£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid

You have worked so hard and given up alot, so you go girl...all the best M.x Donation by Mark 23/04/09  

£32.00 + £9.03 Gift Aid

Arent you lucky that you'll have us 3 gorgeous boys waiting for you at the finish line! :-) lots of love Donation by Anthony & Franco 23/04/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Good on you, make sure you enjoy it as well! Donation by Zena Goldrick 23/04/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck - I am sure you will do really well. I will posp round the corner and wave you off at the start line! Donation by Sue S 20/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

good luck Donation by bea 17/04/09  

£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid

Focus, FOCUS. Brilliant determination - know u have stubborness & commitment to do it . Bet you got bought the t-shirt, book, cap, pin badge .... Donation by Maz 07/04/09  

£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid

Donation by Eva's Colleague 03/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Go marathon girl! You will have a fabulous time.... Donation by Ellie 02/04/09  

£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid

Good luck Alicia...give it some wellie! Donation by Lucy Condon 30/03/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck you - can't believe you're skinner than me now .... All for a good cause. Love Jacks Donation by Jackie Clarke-Vernon 30/03/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck in the marathon, hope the late night training is still going well. Donation by Andi Herrington 17/03/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

I take my hat off to you! Donation by Petra 17/03/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Am so impressed by all aspects of this effort. Well done you. Hope to be there to cheer you on. Donation by Sue Codrington 12/03/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Thanks for lunch Donation by Vanita 05/03/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

You have always been a top bird. Turns out you're RoadRunner. Meep meep! Donation by Carlos 03/03/09  

£100.00

See you there!!!! Donation by Tosan 27/02/09  

£23.00 + £6.49 Gift Aid

Ah, nothing like being smug! I always believe in people being able to change!! Donation by Nicki Tanner 23/02/09  

£50.00
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