Dawn Grealish is fundraising for Arthritis Care

Dawn's first (& last) London Marathon!

Flora London Marathon 2009

on 26/04/2009

With muscles like this how can i fail?!

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Team members:

Dawn Grealish

Raising money for

Arthritis Care

Charity Registration No. 206563

Arthritis Care is the UK’s largest voluntary organisation working with and for people with arthritis. It was created to empower people with arthritis to take control of their life and be more independent.

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Dawn Grealish

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Raised: 102%

Target: £2,500.00
Raised so far: £2,545.20

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My story

On Sunday 26 April 2009, I will be 'running' the 2009 Flora London Marathon for Arthritis Care. Running a marathon has always been an ambition, and I hope to raise as much money as possible for this very worthy cause.

Despite numerous rumours, you will not be able to follow my 'progress' on BBC Interactive, so please come and cheer me on. Base camp will be the 'Walrus and Carpenter' pub near Monument tube station.

For those that are coming to support me, please be aware that although I am hoping to finish on Sunday 26 April, I have taken the following 2 days off work as a precautionary measure. You may wish to do the same.

On a serious note, I am aiming to finish in 4 hours 30 mins (approx 10 minutes a mile). So far my training is going well with the Rocky IV soundtrack spurring me on!

Thank you so much for your support. Hopefully I won't be passed by too many rhinos or the guy in the diving suit!

Dawn

Arthritis is the single biggest cause of physical disability in the UK. Around 9 million people have arthritis nationally. This includes thousands of young people and children, but arthritis touches the lives of many more.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Arthritis 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.

	Hope the pain is subsiding! Amazing achievement! Still your last?!? Donation by Lockie 01/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Dawn, I'll be right behind you. Donation by PJ 25/04/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good Luck...will be thinking of you x Donation by Jan 25/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck! Donation by Tas 24/04/09	£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Donation by Steve d 24/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck xxx Donation by Louise Morris 24/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Run Forest Run! Donation by Jules 24/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Go for it Dawn, see you at the Walrus! Donation by Jenni 24/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Miss, see you at the Walrus..... Bring on Thursday Celebrations......xxx Donation by Kate Brady 22/04/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Just enjoy the experience Dawn, we know you will do your best. Donation by Sue & Steve 21/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck Dawn Donation by Andy Blackmore 20/04/09	£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid
	Run as fast as you ran from the "cute skunk" while vacationing in Vancouver. Donation by Uncle Mike and Maciek 19/04/09	£100.00
	GOOD LUCK DAWN Donation by MARTIN BALDOCK 19/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	We will celebrate properly down the Shannon. Good luck, Ill be cheering you on x Donation by Janelle 17/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Donation by Tim Webb 17/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck - after all that training i'm sure you'll make good time! If it's good weather i'll be at Canary Wharf cheering you on with a bevie to hand Donation by Katie Peoples 17/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck Dazzle!! I'll be down to see you at some point - better come in the first two miles though- just in case!! : ) Love you. x x x Donation by C.J Denbow 15/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	get a pro to dress as a cake and chase them - youll finish in no time! Good luck Donation by Pauline 15/04/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Good luck Dawnie! Donation by Mark Horton 09/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Dawn! Donation by Joe Lam 09/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	hope you enjoy the day if not the miles Donation by david rumsey 07/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	All the best, its comming out of petty cash! Donation by Lobley 06/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	You can do it!!! remember it only the first 26.2 miles that hurt. After that it is plan sailing :-) Donation by Deco Hi5 03/04/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Don't forget to go for the lunge. Donation by Paul Day 02/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Have fun!! Donation by Mike C 02/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Go for it Dazzler 'the guns' Grealish, I'll be there cheering you on and for any medical attention you may need along the way!! So proud of you xx Donation by Nurse Sazu 30/03/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck!!! Donation by Will Orr 30/03/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck Dawn! Hope to see you soon and without too much of a limp. Donation by Nick Cossins 30/03/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Will treat you to a celebratory drink after your recovery Donation by Scott 30/03/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Get to it Dawn. With Radcliffe out, the nation needs a new sporting heroine. But with better toilet habits! Good luck. Donation by Paul Folan 30/03/09	£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£2,045.20
Offline donations:	£500.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£520.44

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