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Esther Whitten is raising money for Breast Cancer Now
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Virgin London Marathon 2012 · 22 April 2012 ·

Women are still getting breast cancer and dying from it. That’s why Breast Cancer Campaign and Breakthrough Breast Cancer have joined forces to become the UK’s largest dedicated breast cancer research charity. And with your help, together we can put an end to breast cancer, once and for all.

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Updated on Jun 18th 2012 at 9:33 PM from the JustGiving API

big thankyou to st Andrews school shifnal for a £500 donation following their sponsored walk.

Updated on May 16th 2012 at 10:17 PM from the JustGiving API

big thankyou to shifnal primary school for raising £210 with their wear it pink day

<div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed">i did it ? i ran the marathon and my marathon journey story is below- what a day atmosphere was amazing. The 1st 6 miles probably went a little too quick finally settled into my pace. The charity cheer points were loud and fab Saw my family at 9 miles and cried. Felt strong at 10 then tower bridge well oh my god I will never forget that. Wow I'm at half way. Start to count backwards and still feel strong. 16 miles came round quick but had a in<span class="text_exposed_hide">...</span><span class="text_exposed_show">cident a poor chap fell over and took me with him. Brushed myself off and carried on. 17 miles got stitch ouch had to stop. :-( saw my family at 18 stopped for a cuddle xx still feel good stitch gone and there it is 20 mile only 10k to go. Get to 22 and hear a shout my family. Bloody stitch return.and completely takes me out I stop and walk for a while not a happy bunny slowly but surely start to run see sign 2.5 miles to go no more stopping I will finish slowed down then.here it is 25 mile nearly there the creeds on the mall.amazing 600m - 400m hello queen turn corner that sign 385yds. Turn up the pace there is the finish line .... And crossed now I cry. Siobhan this was for you xx</span></div> <p class="iphone-update">Updated on Mar 13th 2012 at 12:40 PM from the JustGiving API</p> <p>amazing weekend of fundraising big thank you to all.who helped. pics to follow</p> <p class="iphone-update">Updated on Feb 12th 2012 at 8:54 PM from the JustGiving API</p> <p>completed 17 miles today and finally feel normal also nearly at minimum target of &pound;2500 over 80%there now to aim for personal target in stages 1st one &pound;3500</p> <p class="iphone-update">Updated on Jan 27th 2012 at 12:44 PM from the JustGiving API</p> <p>yea at 87% please keep giving xx</p> <p class="iphone-update">big thank you to staff at RBS telford for their kind donation &pound;465 from their recent causal clothes day</p> <p class="iphone-update">Updated on Nov 15th 2011 at 12:25 PM from the JustGiving API</p> <p>big thankyou to all the children and parents at st. Andrews school for their kind donation of &pound;386.80 from their wear it pink day was lovely meeting you all today x</p> <p class="iphone-update">Updated on Nov 12th 2011 at 6:14 PM from the JustGiving API</p> <p>yea 21% thank you to all - please keep donating every penny counts</p> <p class="iphone-update">Updated on Nov 9th 2011 at 10:36 PM from the JustGiving API</p> <p>thank you to everyone who have donated so far im at 19% total raised xx</p> <p><span style="font-family: &amp;amp;amp;amp; color: black; font-size: 11.5pt;">On the 22nd April 2012 i will be pulling on my trainers and running the London marathon in memory of a friend who lost her battle with breast cancer in April 2011, at a tender age of 34. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: &amp;amp;amp;amp; color: black; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">I can&rsquo;t bottle her ability and strength to look cancer in the face, and fight with continued dignity, but if i can take on board her strength to give me the motivation to run 26.2miles to raise money to support the unseen professionals and doctors to move things forwards, then this is my way. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: &amp;amp;amp;amp; color: black; font-size: 11.5pt;">I&rsquo;m privileged to have been allocated a place running on behalf of the charity Breast Cancer Campaign, with the aim of researching the cure for breast cancer. The charity aims to be the leading specialist in breast cancer research across the UK and Ireland, making a significant impact on breast cancer for the benefit of patients.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: &amp;amp;amp;amp; color: black; font-size: 11.5pt;">At Breast Cancer Campaign, everyone can BE PART OF THE CURE. Please help me raise the minimum pledge of &pound;2500 </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: &amp;amp;amp;amp; color: black; font-size: 11.5pt;">i would love to raise &pound;5000 for the charity and this will become my target once i've reached my minimum amount. if i reach &pound;5000 i will run in fancy dress </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: &amp;amp;amp;amp; color: black; font-size: 11.5pt;">thank you for visiting my page </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: &amp;amp;amp;amp; color: black; font-size: 11.5pt;">hugs </span><span style="font-family: &amp;amp;amp;amp; color: black; font-size: 11.5pt;">Esther xx</span></p>

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