Raised: 165%
Target: £1,250.00
Raised so far: £2,063.00
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My story

 

Thanks for visiting my fundraising page. I'm running this marthon for two reasons, to test myself and to raise money for the Willow Foundation. The Willow Foundation was started by former Scotland and Arsenal goalkeeper Bob Wilson and his wife Megs, to create special days for seriously ill young adults after their daughter was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer with the aim of giving a sense of normaility  and positive activity in harder times.

 Our story mirrors that. David (Liz's brother) was diagnosed with cancer of the heart around the time of our engagement. David was strong and courageous and fought against this rare form of cancer long enough to see us married- he was determined to make sure I did right by his sister! The Willow Foundation helped David, a theatre student, to realise one of his dreams, to see a west end musical and arranged a special weekend for him and his mum, Hilary. It was the attention to detail that they gave ad the thought that the charity put in, whilst we were so concerned in supporting David through his illness and treatment, that made such a difference to his family and gave us all an experience that made David and us smile in such a difficult time. This is an opportunity to help other families have their own experiences and smiles which I think can only be a good thing.

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Congratulations your fabulous artistic skills won our "picture most like its owner" competition! Donation by Justgiving 26/05/09  

How do you do it, you crazy fool! Reckon I would have gotten a taxi. Anyways, well done Ed, you are a real inspiration. Donation by Jonny Morris 12/05/09  

Top effort mate, well done!! Donation by Welly 12/05/09  

Well done! proud of you mate, wish i was richer ha :) Donation by Brettles 11/05/09  

Well done Ed! Love to you both! Donation by Anne & Jeff 11/05/09  

well done chap - i'm very impressed - what's next fancy a triathalon? Donation by The Shaws 11/05/09  

Congratulations Donation by Chris Nockels 30/04/09  

Better late than never! Well done! Donation by Keren 29/04/09  

Over n out Donation by Ed Powell 29/04/09  

hopefully you have finished by now :) Donation by flints 26/04/09  

well done. A good cause Donation by susanne lifford 26/04/09  

I came, I didn't see but you conquered! Fantastic run Mr Ed 3:48:15!! Way to go! xx Donation by Jess and Alex 26/04/09  

Well Done Mate, Great Run. Donation by David Haynes 26/04/09  

Fantastic achievement Ed - well done !! Donation by Jan & Merv 26/04/09  

run forest run Donation by the G's 25/04/09  

Next time we see you we expect you to be back on the wine and whiskey! Donation by Maggs and Justin 24/04/09  

go pie-boy go! patent-free edband + pie "carrot" = no problemo Donation by caz+simon 24/04/09  

You don't know me Ed but if you're married to Liz you must have the guts it takes to run that far!! Donation by Helen Wood 20/04/09  

Go Ed! Run Like the wind and don't forget the Vasaline! Donation by Dave Redfearn 17/04/09  

I added on a tenner as I ran for 30 mins yesterday and it nearly killed me so if you can do 4 + hours I'll be well impressed! Donation by Esther 15/04/09  

No pain no gain Donation by Do you still love pie? 15/04/09  

Me again. Donation by Ed Powell 30/03/09  

Hopefully be there to cheer you on! Donation by Science Alliance 17/03/09  

Go Ed! Donation by Ed Powell 09/03/09  

Hope to come and cheer you on! But maybe not if it is raining! That's dedication for you.... Donation by Helen 23/02/09  

Do the Co-op sell Fairtrade vaseline? If not I think you should patent it! Best of luck mate, a truly noble cause. Donation by Neil & Charlotte 22/02/09  

Thanks! Donation by Ed Powell 05/02/09  

Might watch it on the telly.... :-) Donation by Jenn & Ben 02/02/09  

you are actually crazy... Donation by Melody 20/01/09  

Hope you don't chafe. Shotgun not administering the talc. Donation by Tim and Bex 19/01/09  

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* Total raised online: £1,963.00
  Offline donations: £100.00
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £525.46

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