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Hi

Another year older another challenge!?!  I will not be running the marathon for my 40th but in my 40th year which is still good.

I have chosen Whizz Kidz as my chosen charity as they have just supplied our daughter Hana with an all-terrain  buggy.  This will enable her to join in our outdoors life and reach places that were previously denied her.  She can even, when warmer, accompany me on my evening runs.

Being a former charity worker I was interested to learn of what  a small sized organisation Whizz Kidz are considering what they are trying to achieve and how many they try to cater for.  When they "bid" for the prestigious Tesco charity of the year slot the resulting huge boost to their funds meant that their waiting list went from 18 months to 3 months.  Thus more disabled children like Hana can widen the access of their worlds.

It makes a huge difference for us and Hana in inclusion, choice of holidays and events (it is also purple and fast!)

I hope that you feel able to support this charity through me as it is something that I have experience of and can recommend highly - I always like the "little person" to have their needs met.

Wishing you all the best for 2008 and a good wind behind me on 13/04/08!!!!!!! xxx

Apologies to Alfie that it will be on his 6th birthday!

10 April 2008 - did not realise that I could add updates.  I am so very touched not only by the sponsors but also the comments of support left - thank you!!
The training has been mainly cold and during school time as cannot go on long runs when Hana is home for the weekend.
I think all is in place and am trying to remain positive and strong; slowly but surely I will plod my way through the 26.2 miles.
My thoughts go to other runners and to the many charities that will benefit from just this one day.
Lastly my wholehearted gratitude to Andrew for his unwavering support and belief in me.
Watch this space - running vest is canary yellow and turquoise and particularly unflattering; other than that I am a runner in black!!
Huge thanks
Cara

xxx

Well done Cara, now you can put your feet up and rest! Donation by Darren & Cristina 16/04/08  

£13.11

sorry to have missed the event but trust you did very well. Donation by Lesley Smith 14/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

I hope you made it to the end in one piece. (I'm a friend of Liz and Nick's - one of the cricket crowd!) Donation by Margaret Holbrough 14/04/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Nice to see you yesturday, good on you, good luck in the race, be looking out for you x Donation by Emma Squire 13/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Hope you have a brill time. Afraid Alfie's pressie is still at our house! Will send on Monday. Donation by Sue Haighton 12/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck Donation by Helen Donovan 12/04/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck Donation by Phil Anniss 11/04/08  

£20.00

Go girl, I admire you so much. Good Luck Donation by Karn Westall 10/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

good luck! We will think of you on the day. Donation by Karl & Iveta 10/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Donation by Janice D 10/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Not bad for your age Donation by David Eagland 09/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck on Sunday Donation by Julie (ex Latitude) and Ronan 09/04/08  

£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid

Good luck - run well! Donation by Judi K 09/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Cara! Donation by Anne & Tony 09/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck Donation by kathy and paul worrall 08/04/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Please don't run too fast, we don't want to miss you running past us! See you on the Embankment! Love Nick, Liz, Andrew and James x Donation by Nick Bullmore 08/04/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Have a fantastic day! Donation by Graham & Caroline Munslow 07/04/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck! With love, M. Donation by Michaela 04/04/08  

£10.00

Fantastic effort, wish I was as fit!!! Donation by Sue Pullen 04/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by shan 31/03/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

enjoy Donation by Liz Brown 29/03/08  

£50.00

Good Luck- will be thinking of you- from the sofa! Donation by sarah 24/03/08  

£20.00

Go girl!! x Donation by Nic Goodridge 20/03/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Cara. I hope the wind is behind you! Donation by Andy McK 12/03/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck from The Old Vicarage Penally Tenby Donation by The Old Vicarage Penally 07/03/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

good luck Cara - rather you than me! Donation by neil t 02/03/08  

£27.00 + £7.62 Gift Aid

Good luck Cara. Donation by Jessica Barrett 29/02/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Hope the training goes well and you have a fairwind on the day. Good luck and we wish you every success. Donation by Susan and John Garlick 27/02/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Go for it Cara and Hannah! Donation by Helena and Giles 25/02/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by Kathy & Alex 25/02/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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