***PLEASE DON'T DONATE ANYMORE MONEY AS I'VE SUSTAINED AN INJURY AND AM UNABLE TO RUN THIS YEAR***
Thank you all so much for your incredible support, I've been overwhelmed by the generosity of all your donations and CCHF is also extremely grateful. I'm really sad to report that despite following a proper training program, getting the right shoes and following all the good advice I could, I sustained an injury to my right knee several weeks ago and will be unable to run the marathon this year. I've been going to a physio who was initially optimistic I could recover in time, but unfortunately my knee's deteriorated further, so theres no way I'll be able to run in April, I'm absolutely gutted. I have spoken to the charity who have been very supportive and we have deferred my place to the 2011 london marathon which (knees permitting and fingers crossed!) I hope will be a success. Thank you so much to all those who have sponsored me so far, your kind donations are with the charity: if you are happy to roll this forwards and put it towards sponsoring me next year that would be absolutely fantastic, but equally if not please don't hesitate to get in touch with me and I will ensure CCHF return your money asap (which they have confirmed they are more than happy to do). I'm very disappointed to let the charity and all of you down, but I hope next year I will be in a stronger position - I'm still really determined the 26.2 miles will not get the better of me and will keep you up to date with any news,
Claire
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As many of you may know I volunteer with 'CCHF All About Kids', a fantastic charity who give severely disadvantaged children the chance of a break. Many of the children come from backgrounds of poverty, isolation, neglect and abuse, and some are young carers of a parent or sibling. I have seen firsthand the positive impact CCHF breaks have on the kids, they grow in confidence, have fun, and are allowed to just be kids again... something I believe every child should be entitled to. For more info on CCHF please see...
www.childrensholidays.org.uk
I am not an athlete. Infact I'd never run further than a mile in august so the marathon is a huge challenge for me, but CCHF is such a great cause I have been inspired to run/walk/crawl the full 26.2 miles in London next April, so please support me in my bid to raise money for this fantastic charity! Oh, and I thought running the marathon was enough of a challenge, but my housemates disagreed... and I'll now be runnning dressed as a cow!
I'm hugely grateful for any donations received - every penny really does count. Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor CCHF: they get your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.
Thank you for your support!!!
Raised:
51%
Raised so far: £769.50
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Donation by Claire Coombe-Jones on 28/06/10 |
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So sorry to read about your injury. Please accept our donation for such a worthwhile cause..... good luck for next year you are a star xxxxx Donation by Simon Hughes on 12/04/10 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Good Luck Claire. We will be looking out for you. Love Nick & Cal Donation by Nick Burdge on 22/02/10 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Nicholas Allen on 22/01/10 |
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Good Luck Claire...you are a star! Love Will, Kate, Em & Ben xxxx Donation by Kate Steel on 16/01/10 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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I’ll do my best to come down and support. To be honest I wouldn’t want to miss the day that you run around London dressed as a cow! Good luck xx Donation by Matt Coombe-Jones on 13/01/10 |
£30.00 |
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Well done,Claire.Enjoy it,it was one of the best days of my life when I did it in 2000 Donation by Henry Robinson on 09/01/10 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid |
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We have every admiration for this fantastic challenge. Good luck from us all- J M and B x Donation by J, M and B on 28/12/09 |
£20.00 |
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Good Luck, keep training; will be there to support you on the day! Love Yo Donation by Yolande Reynolds on 22/12/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Good luck Claire, we know you can do it! Will be looking out for you in your bovine costume. Donation by Sarah & Nigel Wickham on 17/12/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Claire,good luck with your run in April much love crispin and melissa Donation by crispin barker on 14/12/09 |
£26.20 + £7.39 Gift Aid |
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Good luck Claire, Bill,Doreen,Amy & Ross Donation by William Manwaring on 08/12/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Good Luck Claire, know you will do it! Love B Donation by Barbara W on 19/10/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Good Luck our Little Friesian, we'll be herding you round to the finish! Really proud of you, Lol D&Mxxx Donation by Dad & Mum on 19/10/09 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid |
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well done claire for doing this, i am very impressed! best of luck with it all, i'm expecting a new world record x x x Donation by Carolyn Smith on 18/10/09 |
£26.30 + £7.42 Gift Aid |
| * Total raised online: | £602.50 |
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| Offline donations: | £167.00 |
| Mobile donations: | £0.00 |
| Total Raised: | £769.50 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £147.37 |
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