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My story

 

Back in December last year we decided to run the London Marathon....David wanted to do it before the big 40 came around and me...well I just wanted to keep on running.....nothing new there.

What's happened since then......well winter came and went, lots of early morning runs have been made battling against the elements and far too many late night interval sessions have been achieved, not to mention managing a calf injury, work load and keeping the children happy...BUT we have nearly made it...race day is just round the corner.

So, here's where you come in....... once again we need your help to raise money for a fantastic cancer charity CTRT becasue cancer is something that is part of life today and it is something that has touched more of us than we like to think.

You will know that my mum was diagnosed with ovarian cancer 10 years ago. It is thanks to the knowledge, support and dedication of her oncologist, consultants and staff at Mount Vernon Cancer Centre that mum is still here today doing all the things she does so well with the same amount of energy and love - thank God.

But with every case like mums there are so many others that aren’t. At the end of January last year one of our closest friends lost her husband to cancer, Paul was just 39. This is something that shocked us all and I am not sure that we will ever come to terms with the speed of how quickly the disease took Paul's life.  

David and I will be running this marathon to support the CTRT so that more people with cancer have a chance of a positive outcome like Mum’s – who just for the record we would be completely lost without.  

 So why CTRT?  CTRT plays a key role in raising funds for world-class cancer research into new life saving cancer treatments. The research is undertaken by consultants at the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre, Northwood, Middlesex – which works closely with the West London Cancer Centre based at Charing Cross Hospital . All donations received will contribute to the CTRT’s appeal to raise    £1.5 million for the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre and we have nearly hit this target. The aim is to create a dedicated clinical trials unit, which integrates research and treatment processes at the same time as improving treatment facilities for patients involved in research trials - in this case every penny counts.

So….just as a reminder here’s how to donate if you are new to Just Giving .....

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Thank you for any contribution you make. It really does make a difference.

Congratulations and well done both of you Donation by Mark Gerken 04/05/09  

£26.50 + £7.47 Gift Aid

Well done Shona & Dave...you beat Katie Price & Peter Andre by days Donation by Ailsa McLean 01/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

sounds like a brilliant cause so happy to donate, well done to both of you on this achievement Donation by Tim & Lilian Highmoor 28/04/09  

£52.00 + £14.67 Gift Aid

Dave - Biggest shock for me was that you're not 40 yet! Well done mate! Donation by Martin Shand 28/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Shame about the time Dave! Donation by James Gregson 27/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Congratulations both. Well done Shona for beating Dave to the finishing post although I am sure neither of you was remotely competitive....! Donation by Judith and Mike 27/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Looked on the telly - didn't see you but assume you were there! Donation by Willie Crawshay 27/04/09  

£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid

Broken the 3hrs 30 Shona! Congratulations to you both. Hopefully we might even see you soon xxx Donation by Gill, Simon, Ben, Mimi and Seby 26/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

good luck mate Donation by jim parker 26/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Hope you hit target - a worthy cause Donation by Dan Robinson 26/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Exhausts me just thinking about it! Good luck - sure you'll look lovely in one of those tin foil wraps Dave! x Donation by Jacci 26/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

We thought Dave was past 40 Donation by Richard & Carol Saunders 25/04/09  

£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid

Good luck Dave and Sho, Sho. Who will be chasing who!! we will be there supporting you on. Run like the wind and enjoy every moment. xx Donation by Katrina, Steve, Bella and Maddie 24/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck....can't be any worse than the Cally Challenge!! Donation by Steve Ricketts 24/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Evens that Shona beats her time of last year, "double carpet" (33 to 1) Dave finishes within an hour of her !! Donation by Kim Francis 24/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck... don't let any girls beat you! Donation by Craig C 24/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Great cause and good luck Donation by Keith Hogg 24/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

you couldn't walk the last time we saw you Uncle Dave! Good luck and lots of love to you all Donation by Will & Tor 24/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck and a worthwhile cause that I hope has no relevance to me personally in the future! Donation by Paul Hoffman 24/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Will tune in on Tuesday PM in time to see No. 51206 cross the line.... Donation by David Watters 24/04/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

David you are very brave! What next? Donation by Rupert 24/04/09  

£25.55 + £7.21 Gift Aid

Mountains last year and marathon this year Dave! What's next on your pre 40 mid life crisis list? Well done you guys, great cause and good luck Donation by Scout, Caitlin, Andy & Kathryn 21/04/09  

£26.30 + £7.42 Gift Aid

Good luck guys, but who will get the fastest time? Donation by The Smails 14/04/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good Luck from TRO Donation by TRO 14/04/09  

£50.00

3 hrs 25mins. Come on Dave,you can do it!Loads of love Ian,Steph,Matt,Hana and Fran xxx Donation by The Hoppings 13/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Jedi hopes that the force will be with you both... Donation by Matt Jo Eva Ben Jedi and Noah 11/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Anything for my mate Sho and that gorgeous husband of hers! Run like the wind!! Donation by Pen, Fin and the boys 07/04/09  

£50.00

We do appreciate your support. Three very dear children and their grandparents will be cheering you on! Donation by Charlie and Sheila 07/04/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
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