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My story

 

OK, I've done it!   Thank you all so much for sponsoring me.  I've been quite overwhelmed with everyone's generosity.  I did the run a couple of weeks ago with a time of about 1 hour 8 mins which wasn't too much slower than last year.  I will admit that I walked the long uphill through Holyrood Park - perhaps next year I'll manage to run the whole thing.  This page will stay open until September 4th, so you're not too late to sponsor me if you're feeling generous!

Last year I took part in the Great Edinburgh Run, my first 10k, and finished determined to run again this year, only faster.  The trouble was I broke my ankle 2 weeks later, following a dive.  Dratted boat ladders . 

After a summer in plaster, I was ready for action once more when I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer.  Surgery followed and I've spent the winter going through chemotherapy.  That's finished, I'm in remission, there's a quarter inch of fuzz on top of my head and I'm looking forward to, well, all sorts of things once more. 

So I'm going to do the GER again this year on 04/05/2008 to raise money for Maggie's Centres and I would really welcome your support.  I'll probably be twice as slow as last year but I'm sure any sponsorship from you lot will propel me round the course at breakneck pace.  OK, perhaps not that fast, but it will certainly encourage me to finish the route on my own two legs.

I've chosen the Maggie's Centres as I've discovered what a friendly, welcoming and supportive place the Centre in Edinburgh is for anyone with cancer.   So thank you for visiting my fundraising page. Please dig deep and sponsor me online.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Maggie's Centres will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

So please sponsor me now!

Many thanks for your support.

Congratulations Christine. Late too - sorry! Donation by David Brook 20/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done! Sorry - late as usual. Donation by Kathryn & Tom 15/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

sorry this is late. Hope it went well. Donation by Jody & Peter Moles 15/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Oops - hope this not too late to add to your total! Donation by Calum Duncan 13/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

good luck Christine [well done] Donation by jean johnston 12/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Hope you beat your time.xxx Donation by Margaret & Peter 11/05/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Well done, sorry I forgot! Donation by David Gilmour 04/05/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Sorry this is so late! Donation by Mark and Kirsty 04/05/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good Luck Christine!! Donation by Carrie 03/05/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

You'll be leaving me standing on the mudflats next time! Good luck for Sunday. Donation by Lucy Kay 03/05/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck and will look out for you on Sunday! Donation by Suzie Brewster 02/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done Christine !!! Donation by Dave & Janice 28/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

You are a star!! Donation by Senga Plain 27/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck Christine. Donation by Toni 25/04/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Go for it Christine, can't imagine anything stopping you, tough, lovely lady. Donation by f.fortune@royalhaskoning.com 20/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

good luck Donation by fiona Choppen 18/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done Christine and Good Luck! Donation by Helen Hall 15/04/08  

£60.00 + £16.92 Gift Aid

Go for it - you are amazing! Donation by Judi Paterson 14/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck - hope all goes well and you raise lots of money!! Donation by Dan Laffoley 14/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Christine, fantastic charity - hope you raise loads of money and have fun!! Donation by Sara & Alastair 14/04/08  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Good luck. Donation by Jon & Ginny 13/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Will be thinking of you as my inspiration! Donation by Lynne 13/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

All the best, Christine Donation by Bridget & Pete 12/04/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Go for it girl. Good Luck Donation by Gillian and Graham Shankland 11/04/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck Christine ........... superfast Donation by Ben J 11/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

All the very best. You're amazing ... Donation by Andy 10/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck - you are an inspiration to us all. Donation by susan 10/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

You area star! and an amazing woman Chris! Donation by Jane 09/04/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck Christine! Donation by Emma Whinfield 09/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Go for it!!! Donation by natasha Howson 09/04/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
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