Raised: 102%
Target: £6,000.00
Raised so far: £6,105.00
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My story

 
Why wheelpower? If you've ever felt that little rush of achievement which comes from fulfilling your potential or pushing your barriers, (through sport or any other activity) you'll know how important it is to your happiness. Wheelpower aids thousands of people who've lost hope of ever experiencing a sense of achievement, to do so again. Why now? The first ever paraolympic games took place at Stoke Mandaville - still Wheelpower's base camp. In 2012 the Paraolympics are 'returning home'. Wheelpower is hoping to have a fleet of 2012 wheelchairs for the 2012 olympics. This is a big project when the chairs are £3000 each. Why is this more important than all the others clamoring for you cash? I frequently risk my neck without considering the consequences. When my mum ran the marathon for wheelpower in 2006 it made me reconsider how lucky I am to be able to freely enjoy the use of my body. Training for this marathon has been a hell of a lot harder than I'd predicted, but even when my legs are screaming it's made me count my lucky stars that I can run round Green Park 15 times if I want to (or not as the case may be...) If through my hard work and your generosity we can raise the money for two wheelchairs, we will have changed two people's lives forever. That is a pretty amazing thing to be able to claim. PS Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It's also the most efficient way to sponsor me: WheelPower 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.

Well done Annabel and Tom Donation by Blaine Tomlinson 27/04/09  

£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid

Just in the nick of time.. xxx Donation by Willow 26/04/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

good luck Donation by Nigel Cayzer 26/04/09  

£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid

Good luck tad! xx Donation by Dave MS 25/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Very good luck! Donation by Hugh Magee 24/04/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Make way for her maj! x Donation by Roddy B 23/04/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Best wishes and good luck! Donation by Mirjana 23/04/09  

£100.00

The power of rhyme persuaded me to donate. Good luck. xM Donation by Mikey B 23/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

My husband loves Lycra and Temples Donation by A,C,T,S,J 22/04/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck tadpole! Try your best to beat Mum's time, enjoy the day. Much love x Donation by Matt, Maureen, Katie and Mark plus Luke Harman 22/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

In bocca al lupo! (I was going to write "Break a leg!", but thought that might fall flat.) Donation by Mark Thakkar 22/04/09  

£5.00

Hugely impressive. But mad. Good luck! Donation by Janey J-C 22/04/09  

£75.00 + £21.15 Gift Aid

Very best of best of lucks, Bels. To quote Lionel, I'm sure you'll find it "easy [on] Sunday mornin'" x Donation by Topes 22/04/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

You are the bravest lady in the land. I don't think I could last even half a mile. GOOD LUCK xxxxxxx Donation by emerald 22/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Best of luck Abel, may those early morning runs at 1800m bear fruit! LOL james xx Donation by James McDonaugh 20/04/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Donation by The Charlesworths 20/04/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

cos I love you very much and will be surprised if you don't get a new world record. Donation by violet henderson 20/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

good luck bells Donation by Roddy P 20/04/09  

£40.00

Very, very best of luck Tadling... xxxx Donation by Jessy H 20/04/09  

£20.00

good luck bels x Donation by Fran 20/04/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

One sock on? Worked for me... Good luck good luck. Donation by FCA 20/04/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

The soldiers, the mountains, support truck, emergency 'sock' break, fields of mustard and two stumbling fuitcakes will be there in spirit. Donation by ARGC 20/04/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

I will double this if you beat Doolittle. Or trip him. I have no preference... Donation by Rob 16/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

I want to meet Tupac. Donation by Philippa Howard 16/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck! Get people to cheer you on at Canary Wharf...you will need it around there! Its a really great day, you'll love it...promise! Donation by Toby Greenall 15/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

You superstar. Good luck from us all. Dan, Nick, Becks & Emma Donation by Art History Abroad 15/04/09  

£250.00

What a poet, and now we know it! Donation by Tom 14/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Hope paula knows what she's up against. Best of luck, don't break a leg and completely gutted not to be there. xxx Donation by Toozburger 14/04/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Will be putting a funnel in your mouth and pouring prosecco down your throat at our next lunch - good luck Abel x Donation by Helen O 14/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

I know you will sail through dearest, my admiration for your steeliness knows no bounds x x p.s. surprise prize for beating antoine x Donation by Sof 09/04/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
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* Total raised online: £2,605.00
  Offline donations: £3,500.00
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £607.82

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