Caroline Skinner is fundraising for MS Research Training and Education (MS Research)

My first Marathon- done!

Amsterdam Marathon

on 18/10/2009

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Caroline Skinner

Raising money for

MS Research Training and Education (MS Research)

Charity Registration No. 1043280

MS Research Training and Education raises funds to enable research that will address its aims and further progress in the treatment of MS. In addition the charity will promote and support training and education to further knowledge and involvement of those who live with MS and those who treat it. It encourages volunteers to help in these aims through fundraising and general support duties such as office work, collections or organising an event. It makes appeals to involve persons with MS in the research projects.

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Caroline Skinner

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Raised: 53%

Target: £500.00
Raised so far: £263.20

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My story

MARATHON- RUN!

Thanks for all the sponsorship received- I have effectively raised £10 for every mile run so that is great!

I ran it in 4hours and 13 minutes, which is not bad with a fully strapped up left leg, I could barely bend it! So the last 10k was particularly well-earned... and so was the steak and beer dinner at the airport.

Best,

Caroline x.

Thanks for checking this out.

When I started marathon training I didn't realise it would be this difficult. Sunday runs aren't fun anymore and we are adding sprints within the other 3 weekly runs. My knees and back are knackered but........ everday I'm genuinely and ecstatically thankful that my body is healthy and I am able to do it.

The thing is, Multiple Sclerosis (MS) makes doing any exercise really hard..... and punishes you or it for days afterwards. It makes even getting out of bed hard for some people. It causes random symptoms at inconvenient moments that if you didn't laugh, might make you cry.

I mention this because as I grow older I notice more and more people that I know are affected, or know people that are affected, by this illness. It started with my mums sister, then my father and today I come into contact with the many patients that are suffering the psychological fallout through our service, Bristol Rightsteps.

Sufferers and their supporters are working hard to help to try and improve quality of life. But it would be really great to see that we are moving closer to a cure for MS. A cure which may mean a sigh of relief for those people who at the moment don't know how long before their next attack or if it might leave them much worse off.

If you would like to help the team at Frenchay Hospital (Bristol) then donate here.

Info about the team and research at: http://www.ms-research.org.uk/index.php

10 pence for every mile run is more than enough and I will be very grateful for your support.

	well done hun - you did a great job. xx Donation by Helen Durance 27/10/09	£26.20 + £7.39 Gift Aid
	Good job. Well done Caroline! Donation by @jonnop 27/10/09	£2.00 + £0.56 Gift Aid
	Donation by Lindsey Whiting 25/10/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Donation by Corrie 25/10/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	kik ass sea bass Donation by Tom Williams 21/10/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Congratulations Caroline, well done for raising money for such a worthy cause :-) x Donation by kay holmstock 21/10/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Rick 19/10/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Caroline - hope it all goes well!!! Donation by Faye from Uni 18/10/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Anonymous 16/10/09	£20.00
	Hey Caroline! Exercise is good for the brain! Good luck and see you on exam day. Donation by Anne from the Bath lot 15/10/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Run Fearny ruuuunnnn! Good luck hunny.xx Donation by Caroline Latham 15/10/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	All the best and good on you, what a great thing to do! Will be sending you energetic thoughts! xxxx Donation by Emma Thom 15/10/09	£10.00
	Good luck, Caroline, hope you have an excellent day and really enjoy your first marathon! You deserve it! xx Donation by AreWeThereYet? 15/10/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck! From Andrew and Vic. XX Donation by Andrew Skinner 13/10/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Goodluck Caroline, I'll be thinking of you and wishing you strong running legs!!! Donation by Jane Mallard 12/10/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Caroline. Have a wonderful time in Amsterdam. Donation by Tricia Whiting 09/10/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck & I wish you all the very best. Be strong. Lots of love Auntie Marion XXX Donation by Marion 07/10/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Rather you than me. Go for it girl. Love Donation by Mum 06/10/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	I hope that this small contribution helps. I'd love to hear from you. My contact details are on my website, www.RichardCBarker.com Luv Rich Xx Donation by Richard Barker 21/09/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good luck Caroline, great cause to run for! xxxxxx Donation by Lucie Spooner 19/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Caroline. You can do it. Donation by Paula Fearn 16/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck Caroline. Well done on running for a great cause! x Donation by Clare Thurgood 27/07/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	You have my full admiration. Well done! Donation by Paul 24/07/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

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Gift Aid plus supplement:	£65.77

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