Daisy Goodwin is fundraising for Working Families

Daisy Goodwin's Fundraising Page

British 10k London Run 2008

on 06/07/2008

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Raising money for

Working Families

Charity Registration No. 1099808

Working Families is a national charity which supports working parents and carers. They also help employers and policy-makers create workplaces that foster family-friendly working practices and work-life balance for everyone. Their freephone legal helpline for parents on low incomes helps over 6,000 families a year facing huge challenges and has been described as a "lifeline".

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Daisy Goodwin

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Raised: 181%

Target: £1,500.00
Raised so far: £2,715.00

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My story

A huge thank you to everybody who sponsored me on my run. It was surprisingly enjoyable even though I was overtaken not once but twice by people in extremely hard to run in rhino costumes. I didn't mind the rain but didn't enjoy being sprayed with Gatorade by carb loading fellow runners.

I was going so fast that no one actually got a picture of me running but here is a shot of me with my medal!

I feel incredibly lucky that I have been able to raise a family and have a satisfying career without tearing myself in half, which is why I am supporting Working Families, a charity which campaigns to make a healthy work -life balance more than a political slogan. Don't feel you have to dig deep, even a little graze of those pockets will help fund a charity that works to convince government and big business that the future is 'family friendly.' I think any sponsor wants to feel a little schadenfreude alongside the virtuous glow of giving, so rest assured that this race is going to hurt. I am not one of nature's athletes. My erstwhile gym mistress, Miss Stout, once told me that I was built for comfort not for speed and she was right. Two months ago I could hardly walk 100 metres, so 10k is going to be a serious struggle. So if you like your charity tinged with sadism, get sponsoring! Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It's also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Working Families 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.So please sponsor me now!

	I knew you could do it !! Donation by Helen Boaden 12/07/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	well done Daisy, marathon next? Donation by Ben 08/07/08	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Good luck Daisy Donation by FremantleMedia 04/07/08	£200.00
	Donation by murray 29/06/08	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Daisy!!!! x Donation by Nisha Aulum 27/06/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Beware of chafing!!! jx Donation by Jo Ball 27/06/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Go Daisy! xx Donation by Sophie Leonard 24/06/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Ivan Sopher 24/06/08	£150.00 + £42.31 Gift Aid
	Geronimo! Donation by michael and caroline 24/06/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Donation by John Koski 24/06/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck from all at Taylor Herring xx Donation by Taylor Herring 18/06/08	£100.00
	you're a shining example to us all - good luck xx Donation by sam lawrence 17/06/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	No Pain, No Gain! Donation by Hugo Macgregor 17/06/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	You're braver than I am! Donation by Derek Johns 17/06/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Let's see speed overcome comfort! And can we feature you on the diary page?! Donation by Lisa Campbell 17/06/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done - it will be fun! Donation by Clare & Peter 17/06/08	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Good luck! Donation by Alain Levy 16/06/08	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Donation by Lee Tucker 16/06/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck Donation by Kate Paxton 16/06/08	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Do it Daisy or I will run after you nagging! Donation by Alex Mahon 16/06/08	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Go Daisy Donation by Mark Gray 13/06/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good luck Daisy Donation by Donna McLaughlin 13/06/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	62 to beat!!!! Good luck. xx Donation by Daisy Goodwin 13/06/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Photo please! Donation by Ben Frow 13/06/08	£50.00
	Run, Daisy, Run Donation by Lisa edwards 12/06/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Get Marcus to do it with you next time! Donation by Emma F 12/06/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	great idea, keep walking! Donation by Michael and Gerti 12/06/08	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	We're all coming to watch you ! Donation by Ivor S 11/06/08	£250.00
	Can you do it faster than a roman centurion? Donation by Dan Glew 11/06/08	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	If you trip over halfway through, please can you make sure somebody films it so I can put it in the pilot. Thanks. Donation by Chris Sussman 11/06/08	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£2,715.00
Offline donations:	£0.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£590.90

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