Raised: 182%
Target: £500.00
Raised so far: £909.47
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My story

 

As many of you know, my days of being a ‘Sport Billy’ (to quote James) have been over for a while.  However, after a bit of inspiration from my late friend Rachel (a triathlete) and a worthy cause which means a lot to my friend Michelle and her family I have dusted off not only my swimming costume but a pair of trainers and a bike as well!  So...on a trip back to the UK next month I am competing in the Southend Triathlon.  After starting training I slowly realised that this was not one of my best ideas; however I am persevering and am aiming to get over the finish line in one piece without needing medical assistance while raising lots of money!

As I said I am not just doing this purely for my own enjoyment but to raise money for the Southend Hospital Charitable Foundation: The Bosom Pals Appeal.  The aim of this appeal is to raise vital funds for the Breast Cancer Unit at Southend Hospital. Specifically, money raised will go towards the purchase of 2 new mammography machines in order to improve screening services which will help detect signs of cancer earlier. 

Please give as little or as much as you can because every penny helps!  Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Southend Hospital Charitable Foundation 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.

Thanks in advance for any support.

Claire x

P.S.  The photo was taken in Huntington Beach, California during the first week of training – I have been working my way up to a road bike!!




Claire. Sorry I didn't reply sooner; well done exceeding your original target. Love and best wishes. Peter. Donation by Peter Grant 26/07/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

A belated donation, hope you're recovering well and Jim is providing a suitable level of sympathetic support!! Safe trip back to the US of A Donation by Alex L 09/07/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Oops a bit late sorry. Hope you're not aching too much and I suppose it's back to the Cheescake Factory now! Donation by Susan & Chris Johnson 05/07/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous 04/07/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Good luck Claire! Sure you'll do really well. You're a braver person than I!!! Donation by Luke Bacon 04/07/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Best of Luck Claire, We'll be thinking of you xxx Donation by Emily Lintern 04/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Hi Claire..nice wheels! You'll need some armbands like mine too! Have a fab race day, Take care, Captain Incrediblex Donation by Peter Wood 02/07/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Very best of ;luck. We will be thinking of you when driving home from camping, worn out and dirty !!! Love the Duffys xx Donation by Michael Duffy 02/07/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Go Claire!! Donation by Jo, Jim, Luke and Emily 15/06/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck - I'll enjoy the rest while your gone - so what's the next challenge? Donation by Mandy Paris 11/06/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

This is the money from my piggy bank I thought you might like it. See you at the finish for a big wet kiss xxx Donation by Olivia Woodman 04/06/09  

£5.47 + £1.54 Gift Aid

I will believe this when I see it. Good Luck Donation by Frances and John Woodman 04/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Best of British!!! Donation by The Farrers 03/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Hope the weather is kind - Good Luck! Donation by Nola Baldwin 03/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Happy to give my support both in and out the pool! Good Luck, Love Libby Donation by Libby Powlson 29/05/09  

£77.00 + £21.72 Gift Aid

Way to go girl... I'm also pleased to hear you're not attempting the bike element on that thing, it looks well wobbly!! xx Donation by Jo Thorley 28/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck, keep up the training! Donation by Rob, Stef and Esther 26/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Claire. You go girl! Donation by Sean Geehan 26/05/09  

£32.00

Good luck and remember; " No pain, no gain!" Donation by Tim Ellis 25/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best of luck - a great cause that means a lot to us - thank you Donation by Denise and Mick Thwaites 25/05/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Well done Claire. Rach will be proud of you. x Donation by Sue & Phil Clarke 20/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

well done -good luck xxxx Donation by Lynn Henn 20/05/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Way to go you "Sport Billy" !!!! Donation by Sharon Ciarallo 20/05/09  

£50.00

Well done 'Triathlon Girl' :-) xxxxoooo Donation by Dawn Whybrow 20/05/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck Claire Donation by Richard Taylor 20/05/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Claire, I'm sooooo proud of you. No seriously, I'm really putting you on a pedestal for this one. Donation by Rookie 20/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck Claire! Well done :o) xxx Donation by Louise Moloney 20/05/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good Luck Claire. Donation by Andy Wilson 20/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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