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My story

 



The 2006 Wombles of Wimbledon team of 22 runners raised over £40,000 for Jesuit schools in Zimbabwe through their London Marathon sponsorship. And I beat my target of £2,000 - even though I badly twisted my ankle just two days before and didn't actually run. No, it wasn't an easy kop out, as some friends jibed. I had done all the training and was bitterly disappointed not to take part.

 

If you have read the recent news from Zimbabwe the situation goes from bad to worse. Peaceful demonstrations against the government have been fired on by police and people have been killed. Half the country's teachers are on strike over their pay which is fast becoming worthless due to rampant inflation. And more children are dying each day than in Darfur.

 

And all I can do is raise money to send to Makumbi, the country school where I taught as a volunteer over 30 years ago. Thankfully the school and the children there are thriving - and all it takes is £10 to pay for one child for one term's school fees. This recent photograph shows happy students holding up work they have done thanks to last year's money which YOU gave for books and fees.

 

So, thank you for last year and please give just a little this year too. Only this time I pledge to start - and hopefully to finish - the Marathon. I joked in the pub recently that last year Jade Goody could only manage 13 miles in plimsoles and was firmly put in my place by a friend who reminded me that it was 13 miles more than I did. Well, this year watch out Jade, 'cos here I come!

well done, sent with love from mary rose david william and victoria Donation by mary rose bone 25/05/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Well done David, and sorry this is a bit late! Donation by The Harley rider 15/05/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Congratulations ! Well Run Donation by NicK Harrison 15/05/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Well done David - the pain was worth it! Donation by David Marshall 15/05/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Anon 14/05/07  

£10.00

Well done David Donation by Patrick Fleming 10/05/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

more power to your limp, David Donation by Martin Day 07/05/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done, David! Donation by Jan 07/05/07  

£10.00

Well done - fellow athelete! Donation by Colin Kershaw 07/05/07  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

It would have been more if you had broken 5 Hours!! Donation by Noel Mulliner 04/05/07  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Well done! Gald you made it this year Donation by Nick & Susan Bayley 02/05/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done - do you need an orthopod yet? Donation by David Ward 30/04/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done David - do you think you'll be ready for the Olympics ?? Donation by Jean 30/04/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Great job David Donation by Matt 30/04/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by oona scott 30/04/07  

£20.00

At last you made it! Donation by Ian Napier 30/04/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done, David !!!! Donation by Sam and Marion 29/04/07  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

How did it go this time round? Hope well. Let me know. Donation by Julie Page 27/04/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Jemma Clark 26/04/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Congratulations Donation by John McE 25/04/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by Nigel Richardson 25/04/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Hope it went well this year! Donation by The Pope family 25/04/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Hope you did it and it wasn't too hot...! Donation by Dick Perrin 23/04/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

stick to squash! Donation by graham and chris 23/04/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

CONGRATULATIONS FROM LIVERPOOL Donation by THE WILSONS 23/04/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Hope it all went well yesterday! Donation by Philippa Herring 23/04/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

It's Sunday afternoon - I'm assuming you've done it! Donation by Paul Duxbury 22/04/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

A worthy cause - good luck second time! Donation by Andrew Lubienski 22/04/07  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

My daughter-in-law is also running! Good luck,no more injuries before tomorrow!! love Julie Donation by Julie Tassell 21/04/07  

£25.00

Good luck - ousqua grass legs! Donation by the gilchrist family 20/04/07  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
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