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Target: £1,500.00
Raised so far: £2,753.50
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My story

 

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I am running the London Marathon in memory of my best friend Dr Lisa Bawden who died aged 31 yrs from oesophageal cancer. I am running in aid of Cornwall Hospice Care, who cared for her during her illness.  

Lisa had a sparkling personality and was a kind, thoughful person. She loved people and their company. We first met in St. Mewan Primary school and went on to become the best of friends during our time at Penrice secondary school and Cornwall College St. Austell, Cornwall. We spent much of our youth visiting Cornwall's best spots and met many friends along the way!

We both wanted to become Doctors and although Lisa went to Birmingham and I to Cardiff, we spent time together either in Brum, Cardiff or back at home in Cornwall.  

I will always remember the great times we had together as friends. As a best friend, she was supportive and kind-hearted. Lisa was extremely dignified and elegant throughout her short and devastating illness with never a cross word to anyone.

Wherever you've met either of us, if you can sponsor me I will be extremely grateful.

Thank you to Lisa's parent's, the hosts of our coffee morning, and to all who ate and drank their way to a fantastic total. To be confirmed.

A massive thank you to everyone's donations and fundraising efforts!

Devastatingly I have had to withdraw from today's London Marathon because of a recurrence of a knee injury. I left the decision until late yesterday just in case. I would like to thank everyone for their support and I will endeavour to run in either next year's london or another marathon. Frustratingly six months hard work down the drain.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It's also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Cornwall Hospice Care gets 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.

Donation by Diane Watson 27/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

good job! Donation by will morton 26/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Claire, will be watching for you on TV! Donation by Sam Hocking 25/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

I was at Medschool with Lisa Donation by Brumdoc 24/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Great charity you are supporting. No doubt you will be fine. Donation by Barbara Bahlmann 23/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Enjoy the run, take it easy Donation by Dave Place 23/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

My birthday gift from the swimming club girls Donation by Gillian Dunstan 23/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Lisa was much loved, and much missed. Go for it Claire! Donation by Ian & Bernadette George and Juliet 21/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck!! Donation by Linda and Lisa (V&P's friends) 19/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Donation by Charles Dixon 09/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

All the best for the Marathon - you can do it! Donation by Omar Pemberton 31/03/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

All the best. Donation by Michael Lim 26/03/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Claire Donation by James Lenton 12/03/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Malcolm and I will look out for you Claire. Donation by Chris Everett 10/03/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

All the best. I'll be thinking of you and of course Lisa on the big day, whilst hopefully enjoying? the run myself Donation by Nookie Bear 05/03/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck Donation by John Azami 05/03/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

money raised by making grave posies for granny,s friends Donation by Pam and Aan 05/03/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Remember slow and steady wins the race Donation by Gavin Inns, Leighton Owen, John Calcraft. 04/03/09  

£14.00

Good luck Donation by Aileen Gammon, John Hughes, Joe Jacques. 04/03/09  

£15.00

As a Triathlete I realise how difficult this run will be. The very best of luck. Dave Donation by Debra Harris, Jim Davies, Dave Timms. County Trea 04/03/09  

£9.00

Good Luck Claire Donation by Keith & Jeanette Angilley 03/03/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

GOOD LUCK CLAIRE, WE LOVED LISA X Donation by PAT SIMPSON 03/03/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Lisa was one of the nicest people I have ever met, I will spread the word and hope you reach your initial goal and much higher. Good luck Claire xx Donation by Mary Elliott 03/03/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Lisa was a great friend at medschool and we miss her. Will think of you both on marathon day. Keep running! Donation by Robin 'Rogan' 03/03/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

We'll have a beer for every mile you complete! Good luck Donation by Paul, Lisa and The Palace 03/03/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Finishing is the only option Donation by Paul Linda and Hilary 02/03/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

We will be watching on TV and with you in spirit Donation by Joan Joyce and Audrey 02/03/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck Claire. Lisa would be so proud of you but unsure as to why anyone would want to do that much exercise Donation by Kate, Matt, Joseph and Harry Turner 01/03/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

think its fantastic what your doing ! good luck we will be watching :D x Donation by vicky bawden and paula starr 01/03/09  

£150.00 + £42.31 Gift Aid

Run 10 - Walk 1 Donation by Les Croupier 28/02/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
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