Helen Essien is fundraising for Cruse Bereavement Care

Helen Essien's Fundraising Page

ASICS British 10K London 2009

on 12/07/2009

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Raising money for

Cruse Bereavement Care

Charity Registration No. 208078

The loss of a loved one, a parent or a child can be devastating. Cruse provides emotional support, information and practical help for people struggling to cope with bereavement. With 130 branches across England, Wales and Northern Ireland and 5,500 trained volunteers supporting bereaved people, Cruse is the largest and the only organisation providing support to anyone bereaved by death - whoever they are, whatever their age, however or whenever their loved ones died.This year Cruse celebrates its Golden Jubilee. Founded in 1959, it has given support to bereaved people for 50 years - and will continue to be there. We are working hard to promote the work of Cruse and raise funds. Please give generously as we rely on donations to continue our work. You can also support some of our amazing volunteers online here - you’ll see who they are and what they’re doing through the Raise Money link below. Another way you can support Cruse is through our training courses and workshops. Bereavement is a universal experience yet it is frequently overlooked in the working environment and elsewhere. Though grief is a normal experience, unresolved it can affect concentration, ability to work effectively, mental health, relationships and general well being. Our courses - with 50 years of experience behind them - raise awareness in bereavement care and give people skills to support those suffering bereavement. There’s a special website for our jubilee year at www.griefreliefappeal.org.uk

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Helen Essien

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Raised: 117%

Target: £1,000.00
Raised so far: £1,165.00

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My story

On Sunday 12th July, along with Rach & Soph, I ran the British 10k London run to raise money for Cruse Bereavement Care, of which my Dad is the Chairman. Cruse is an amazing organisation, who do great work helping adults and children across the UK cope with the pain of bereavement.

Details of the route we took are below:
http://www.thebritish10klondon.co.uk/Frameset/British10K2009.htm

It was a great day - hard going, especially when the sun came out, but we all three had a great time. Reaching the finishing line was my favourite moment by far! I made it in just over 1hr10minutes, so I was really delighted with that.

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

Thanks to everyone for their support.

	Well done from Joel! Donation by Big Joel 16/07/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Congratulations Donation by Esra 15/07/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Sorry - better late than never! well done Hel great timing too! x Donation by Shelley Gould 13/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Hope it went well - sorry I missed you. Julie xx Donation by Julie Bogush 13/07/09	£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
	Dear Helen...The best of luck for Sunday. I hope Tony is running alongside you for support. Lots of love, Patrick and Vicqui.xx Donation by Vicqui Christie 09/07/09	£20.00
	Good luck! Donation by Enrique 08/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	The pain will be worth the gain! I hope you wangled "matched funding" into your new contract! Donation by Goodboj 08/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Hi Helen - best of luck for Sunday...we'll be cheering you on from Brissy! Jon & Trish Donation by Jon Anderson 08/07/09	£20.00
	Good luck honey!! xxx Donation by Sarah Johnson 08/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Enjoy the rewarding glass of 'whatever takes your fancy' when you cross the fininshing line! Donation by Fiona Escott 08/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	good luck Donation by cs 08/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	For the three of us - I'll bring the "water" cunningly disguised in Kronenberg cans... xx Donation by Sophie 30/06/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck Helen, run like the wind.....!!!!! lots of love The Holveys xxx Donation by Caroline Holvey 29/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Beat you next time x Donation by Rachel 21/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Thank you for your support Donation by rdc 19/05/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good luck and enjoy the day Donation by Jill 13/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Tricker-san Donation by Pikachu 06/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	see you down there , hope the trainings going well enjoy. Donation by Shegs 28/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done honey xx Donation by Julie Callis 27/04/09	£20.00
	Please send photos of traniners at finish line! Donation by Dave 22/04/09	£50.00
	oh to come and watch!! Best of luck - you'll do great! Donation by Jamie Rowlands 22/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Damn fine mate, keep up the good work. Your choir is still ...... Donation by Moby 21/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Promise not to buy any biscuits for a while! Donation by Mike Freilich 21/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Best of luck! Donation by Joel Kennedy 21/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck, and enjoy it! Donation by Giles 21/04/09	£20.00
	Tricker mate, have a great time - the trainers look fab, spotless though. Donation by Andrew Teeton 21/04/09	£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
	Good luck hon, great cause. See you there. xxx Donation by Amanda Shepherd 21/04/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Run rabbit! Donation by Katrina Skybak 21/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Venga chica! Tu puedes! :-) Donation by Sarah Estaun 21/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	good luck sweetie XXXxxx Donation by Luyi 21/04/09	£100.00

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* Total raised online:	£1,165.00
Offline donations:	£0.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£263.72

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