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My story

 

Thank you for visiting my fundraising page.

I am running the New Forest Half Marathon in September [see update below]. The last time I ran was the egg and spoon race at primary school. I’ve lost a fair few kilos and given up the fags to give myself a fighting chance of actually reaching the finishing line with both lungs and limbs in place.

I’m doing all this to raise money for the Brain Tumour Research Campaign in memory of my friend, Tara Dyson.Tara died in March 2006. She was fab and I miss her.Tara thought running was ‘a bit daft’, but I know she was frustrated about how little was known about the disease and its treatment.

The BTRC is working with scientists and doctors to try to set up a national registry of brain tumours, which would help guide research. They are a small charity doing some really important work to understand more about this disease see http://www.wayahead-btrc.org/).

Please dig deep and sponsor me.

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: BTRC will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

Thanks so much for your support.

Charlotte

** Update August 2007 **

Just recently, my training has suffered some injury setbacks. It started when a long-term problem with my right foot (plantar faciitis, if anyone’s interested, or has any tips to make it go away!) finally caught up with me. Despite investing in some very good running shoes and doing all the exercises prescribed by the doc, the weakness in my foot caused some pretty bad pain in my right hip and groin, which in turn messed up my lower back, shoulder and right arm.

I got referred to a very good physio and I was hopeful I could recover in time for the September run. Unfortunately, I hobbled out of the gym last week with a grade 1 tear in my left calf muscle, which has ruled me out of crucial pre-run training and the September race.

The physio thinks I should be on track for a race in November or December, so I’m just finding one that’s not too hilly for a beginner and not too cold (which rules out theFortWilliam half-marathon). I’m hoping that you’ll all be happy to honour your pledge with the new run – let me know if not.

Of course, all this means you get more training pain (and prolonged abstinence from a Friday night curry!) for your donation.

Thanks again for your support. I intend to do you all proud, even if my limbs drop off afterwards!

Charlotte

Sorry to hear about the injury - bad luck. Good luck for whatever race you end up running! Donation by Ian Tarr 12/09/07  

£300.00

Good luck with the race! Donation by James 10/09/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

A true friend to Tara. Thank you. Donation by Katherine Sheila Dyson 21/08/07  

£300.00 + £84.62 Gift Aid

We are full of admiration. Good luck! Donation by Peter & Jo Rothwell 16/08/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

go for it girl.............we are proud of you. Donation by paul&ytje 16/08/07  

£100.00

For a very good cause - best of luck xx Donation by Jo Twomey 13/08/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Great cause, you've got my money just for making the effort Donation by JPR Graphics and Design 01/08/07  

£50.00

Good Work, Worker !! Best of Luck !! Donation by Stuart Watts 31/07/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Donation by Ken Eaton 28/07/07  

£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid

Go girl! Donation by Gareth Abbit 27/07/07  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Best of luck!! Donation by Nel & Steve (PFA) 26/07/07  

£25.00

Fantastic, well done! go..go..go Donation by Anna Warbie 25/07/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Uzma 25/07/07  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

You are wonderful and I so proud of you. xx Donation by Amy 25/07/07  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Donation by Lee Smith 25/07/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by dvomalley@yahoo.co.uk 25/07/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Repeat like a mantra - '£2 a mile, £2 a mile, £2 a mile'. Good luck, Ms Superfit FGDP(UK)! Donation by Jacqueline Fowler 20/07/07  

£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid

Good Luck! Donation by Tiffany & Matt 18/07/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Hi love - what a good idea - Keep up the good work - much love xxxx Donation by Kirsty 18/07/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by GB2 15/07/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Charlotte. You're already well on the way with the fundraising...keep training! x Donation by Steffi 13/07/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

What a special person you are,Tara will be proud. Donation by Carol and John Worker 12/07/07  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good Luck Charlotte Donation by Maxie 11/07/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by Ceara, Paul & Xander 10/07/07  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Donation by Gary Croasdell 10/07/07  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Wishing you all the best. It is a very nice thing to do in memory of your friend. Donation by Nicola Drake 10/07/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Charl - keep to the training plan and you'll have no problems Donation by Nigel Cobb 10/07/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best wishes & good luck Donation by Alderneyboy 10/07/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by Bill Town 09/07/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck big sis! We're so proud of you x Donation by Iccle Sis & Will 26/06/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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