Raised so far: £1,476.30
My story
The race is done - but of course it is still not too late to sponsor me. See below for details of the two important charities.
I did finish, not in my goal time of 4h15m but in 4h43m - even though I was on pace at the half way mark. Now I know just have terrifying the idea of a further 12 miles can be when you can hardly walk a step. My legs, along with thousands of others (other runners I am not a millipede) suffered severe muscle cramps as we found ourselves trying to propel our feet forward. Regular massages were provided by St. John's ambulances, which meant we could keep running, albeit a lot slower!
Thank you so much for all you sponsorship, knowing that I had to finish, helped keep me going.
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You really can make a difference - a gift of £10 to my 2 small chosen charities goes a long way. Or perhaps £1 for every mile I run, so you don't have to? £26.20 is a lovely donation! 
I ran this once before, 4 years ago - but then I was naive and did not know how much it would hurt. This time - I'm sure its even madder. I want to run it faster! My aim is to finish within 4h15m which is going to take everything I can give it (and probably a bit more!).
I'm raising money for two really important charities, so please be generous.
Pegasus Theatre is a fabulous organisation in Oxford offering creative opportunities for young people. I should know - I work there! You may think I'm biased but I could give introduce you to many young people for whom Pegasus' work is really important. Our 'Create for Change' campaign has just been launched in order for us to be able to provide many more young people with great opportunities.
Christopher's Smile is a small charity (hence Pegasus is collecting on its behalf and will then make a 50% donation from these funds). Christopher’s Smile was set up in October 2008 by Karen and Kevin Capel following the tragic death of their only son Christopher from medulloblastoma, an aggressive childhood brain tumour. In partnership with the
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So please sponsor me now...
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better late than never! Donation by Euton 21/05/09 |
£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid | |
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Well done! Donation by Neil Shorney 05/05/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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I was watching at my mothers but did not see you cross the line well done Donation by John Hiscox 29/04/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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Well done that girl! Hope you've booked yourself some time off this week. Love and radox xx Donation by Andrea & Ed 27/04/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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Congratulations Claire! Hope you've had a chilled Monday, basking in your post marathon glory :) Donation by Kathryn 27/04/09 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid | |
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Congratulations Claire - Well done! Donation by Shirley Clark 27/04/09 |
£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid | |
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Congratulations - a brilliant achievement Donation by Caro Fickling 27/04/09 |
£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid | |
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Well done Claire - amazing!! I have sponsored another friend for the London marathon too so cannot be more generous but every little helps! Donation by Yasmin Sidhwa 27/04/09 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid | |
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Hi Claire, sure you made it already, hope it all went well and your feet aren't too sore. Hope to see you sometime soon. Alex xx Donation by Alex Marsden 27/04/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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Well done Claire, hope you didn't feel the burn too much Donation by Nikki Good 27/04/09 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid | |
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Congratulations - had no doubts you'd make it! Donation by Simon Daykin 27/04/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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Good luck Claire! Donation by Dave Thwaites 26/04/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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Good luck! Donation by Jimi and Sara 26/04/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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Personal Goal Heaven, Claire! Donation by Isabella 26/04/09 |
£13.10 + £3.69 Gift Aid | |
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Good luck Claire! Donation by Wendy & Pete 26/04/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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Hope to see you later today! Donation by Denis and Rosemary 26/04/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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Hey Claire. Hope you finish with two feet! Donation by Will O'Brien 25/04/09 |
£8.00 | |
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Good luck from the Texas contingent! Donation by Michael and Corrine 25/04/09 |
£26.20 | |
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Rather you than us - have a really good day! And remember to count two feet at the start and two feet at the end!! Donation by Colin and May 24/04/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid | |
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Good Luck. Glad its you and not me. Donation by Auntie Hilary and Uncle Derek 24/04/09 |
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid | |
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Good Luck Claire! I will be along the route so will make encouraging noises! Donation by Laura 24/04/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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Good Luck Claire - you can do it!! Donation by Katherine Proudlove 24/04/09 |
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid | |
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Good luck Claire! Donation by Gail Davies 24/04/09 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid | |
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Best of luck, have fun Donation by Chris Y 24/04/09 |
£13.10 + £3.69 Gift Aid | |
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Rather you than us! Good luck! Hope it goes well Donation by Clare & Stuart Jackson & family 24/04/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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Good luck and enjoy! Donation by Kate Stinchcombe 24/04/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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Hi Claire, you go girl! Donation by George & Jo 24/04/09 |
£26.20 + £7.39 Gift Aid | |
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You are such an inspiration in so many ways. Lots of love. Donation by Hilary Porter 24/04/09 |
£26.20 + £7.39 Gift Aid | |
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Good luck with it! Donation by Very sexy Dave 24/04/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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We'll double it if you do it under 4 hours! Donation by Sally & Phil 24/04/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
| * Total raised online: | £1,436.30 |
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| Offline donations: | £40.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £361.11 |
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