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UPDATE: I still wasn't sure until this morning whether I was going to make it to the start line, having been on antibiotics for a chest infection last week and still suffering from a foot injury. I made it though- it took me a whole 6 hours and 15 minutes and 43 seconds but I got there! Thank you everyone so much for your incredible support and for your generous contributions. Your sponsorship will make a huge difference to people who really need it and it certainly kept me going today. I really, really appreciate it... Thank you thank you thank you x x x x x (I am not athletic! However, I am going to attempt to be athletic on 26th April 2009 and run the London marathon in order to raise money for an extremely worthy cause. Shelter is a brilliant charity that targets homelessness in the UK and, particularly homelessness amongst children. One in seven children in Britain are either homeless or living in either overcrowded or poor conditions, and nearly 1.7 million households are on waiting lists for a social rented home. Shelter campaigns for more government assisted affordable housing, provides education schemes for disadvantaged children, gives free advice for those under threat of illegal eviction or housing difficulties, and works with both local and national authorities to secure lasting change. I am training hard and am determined to make it to the finish line in a respectable time in April. I want to make a contribution to the wonderful work Shelter do and I would be incredibly grateful if you would sponsor my marathon. Many thanks, Anna)

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Shelter

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Shelter works to alleviate the distress caused by homelessness and bad housing. We help people find and keep a home. We campaign for decent housing for all. Our work won’t stop until there’s a home for everyone.

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Jog on, Pops! You can do it! xxx

Donation by Jess Salks on 07/04/09

Great photo!CAF cheque in the Post.Shameless plug:www.justgiving.com/alexpopplewell

Donation by Wicked Uncle Alex on 07/04/09

So proud of you for being so committed to training. Good luck! xxxx

Donation by Margarita on 06/04/09

Hope the legs carry you through to the finish - good luck

Donation by Jane and Clive on 05/04/09

Good luck Anna!

Donation by Ian and Gina on 05/04/09

Good luck!!!!!

Donation by Sally on 04/04/09

Respect! Awesome stuff ur doing! I'm sure all ur training will pay off. All the best x

Donation by George V on 31/03/09

Best of luck - Nick will see you on the start line

Donation by Nick & Clare Dillon on 31/03/09

you're great, best of luck xxx

Donation by Ed on 27/03/09

with pleasure!

Donation by All at no 17. on 27/03/09

Go for it Anna, we will be with you every step of the way. Big kisses from Isy xxxxx

Donation by The Petersen Family on 26/03/09

so impressed - i can think of nothing worse! masses of luck and let me know if you need any help after the event!

Donation by simon moore on 24/03/09

You certainly are athletic to run the marathon! What a brilliant effort - we will be cheering you on from our armchairs!

Donation by Helen and Charles Priday on 24/03/09

good luck dearest! we will be cheering you on

Donation by rachel baggaley on 23/03/09

good luck. think i'll be there on the day so might see you then!

Donation by guy on 22/03/09

I am struggling to walk after my 6 mile lap around the Serpentine yesterday. You are a far more impressive being than I shall ever be... Good luck!

Donation by Angus McLaren on 22/03/09

Donation by Chris Hook on 22/03/09

No doubt, a bit of walking around NYC will have been great preparation, good luck!

Donation by Fredrik and Jane Elwing on 21/03/09

Great cause; best of luck - btw, longer legs don't help!

Donation by Barry, Claudia, John and Finn on 20/03/09

Donation by Sammy on 19/03/09

Good luck! A very good cause.

Donation by Alex and Diana on 18/03/09

Good luck. Congratulations too and what a worthy cause.

Donation by Julie and Philip on 17/03/09

You are braver then we are - fantastic effort and good luck

Donation by sara and david on 16/03/09

From one little legged person to another:speed on. Will be there on Tower Bridge to wave you on!

Donation by David and Annabel on 16/03/09

look after your knees anna. we think you're wonderful.

Donation by justin and iona on 16/03/09

Donation summary

  • * Online donations$4,588.06
  • Offline donations$3,456.76
  • Text donations$0.00
  • Total raised$8,044.82
  • Gift Aid$960.56

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