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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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Congratulations! What a wonderful effort - and great fundraising too for a very good cause.

Donation by Nicky and Charles Manby on 06/05/09

well done!!

Donation by O'Brien Family on 30/04/09

Well done Pops, most impressed - sorry it's come in rather late.

Donation by daz on 29/04/09

So proud of you Caspar- I knew that bull training would pay off!

Donation by Philly on 28/04/09

Well done Anna , Mic just told us of your wonderful achievement , good on you girlie, hope to see you soon, Lois & Paul WInter

Donation by Lois Winter on 27/04/09

Big man. Shame about the WR but there's always next year.

Donation by G D-J on 27/04/09

Sorry this comes late but it comes with huge admiration for your strength of body and mind

Donation by Barbara on 27/04/09

I'm so proud and completely in awe. Congratulations. x

Donation by Ben Barnes on 26/04/09

I feel rubbish for not sponsoring you before...sure you'll still accept this! Very very well done, what a fantastic achievement!

Donation by Beth Goodwin on 26/04/09

Good luck! x

Donation by Ari Haber on 26/04/09

Amazing! Good luck Anna!

Donation by Nikki on 25/04/09

Good luck and big love X

Donation by Lottie on 25/04/09

Go Anna, you can do it! Valerie, Gary, Robert and Elizabeth xxxx

Donation by Valerie King on 25/04/09

super good luck! x

Donation by Salmaan on 25/04/09

You'll ace it! I can't express in 150 characters how much I admire what you're doing. Good luck!

Donation by Joseph on 25/04/09

good luck anna, you'll walk it! (joke.) brilliant stuff x x

Donation by Clare Bucknell on 25/04/09

Hey Anna, I'm doing it too!! Might see you out there. Good luck hon. x

Donation by Nik Buck on 25/04/09

go go go! i am super impressed.

Donation by Hannah on 24/04/09

Great stuff. Seriously Impressed.

Donation by Nick on 24/04/09

Good luck Pops! We're all very proud! What a great thing to do xxxx

Donation by Jamie Susskind on 24/04/09

Good luck anna, i'm seriously impressed. x

Donation by Bruno on 24/04/09

Good luck Anna hope it goes well xxx

Donation by Kim FitzGerald on 24/04/09

Good luck and enjoy the day

Donation by The Bennetts on 23/04/09

Ha Ha! We got the target!

Donation by The Bainsfairs (again) on 23/04/09

Good luck anna! I don't think I could walk 26 miles. Love Soph and Paul.

Donation by The Bainsfairs on 23/04/09

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£2,920.00
  • Offline donations£2,200.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£5,120.00
  • Gift Aid£611.34

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