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My story

 

April 28th

Completed in 6h4m8s , and over £3k for charity = success. Thank you everyone. 

I injured my left leg a few days before the run, but I was determined to raise the money for charity. I had a great day with lots of family and friends supporting me.  I thought I would find running alone difficult, but I looked forward to friend and family spotting, and the London crowd are a great encouragement, lots of treats like jelly babies and opal fruits. There was a priest at mile 2 who sprayed us with Holy Water. I had my name on my tee shirt and so many strangers just called out 'Keep going Frances' which is  a great motivator. 

Thanks again for all your support to the Spinal Injuries Association

Hi

Thanks for visiting my fundraising page. This year I was keen to do more running than I have during a decade of living in hot climates. To give myself an incentive to train in the cold wintry weather I entered the London Marathon, which this year is on Sunday 26th April.

I am raising money running for the Spinal Injures Association, which, among other activities, seeks to Rebuild Lives Through Sport providing funding for projects which encourage disabled people to get into sport at grass roots level

I have a great training partner in Stavanger and join a running group when I am in Aberdeen. My longest run in February was 16 miles, my 'cross training' sessions  included both swimming and cross country skiing. Shorter sessions training in the snow and ice were challenging, rewarded by the stunning beauty of seeing sunrise across a lake in Stavanger. 

For me its a privilege to be able to run, as those I am supporting have become  paralysed. I know what its like to be injured - after 6 weeks training I suffered shin splints and my running came to an abrupt halt for 3 weeks. I am back in training now, recently 14 miles from Skene in Aberdeenshire to Aberdeen City. I am immensely thankful I could restart my efforts to help those less fortunate.

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

So please sponsor me now!

Fantastic! Donation by SASH 01/06/09  

£59.00

Well done Frances what an achievement Donation by Geoff and Lynn newborn 29/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

As the song goes, keep on running! Very best of luck! Donation by Nils and Ginny Svanberg 26/04/09  

£50.00

Good luck Donation by Mary Shepherd 24/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Just keep going! Donation by Paul Warwick 23/04/09  

£500.00 + £141.03 Gift Aid

We wish you all the best on Sunday. Will be thinking about you. Donation by Anne & Fred Rogers 23/04/09  

£25.00

I can't wait to hear all about it!!!! I'm sure you will do great!!!! Donation by Courtney and Casey Jones 20/04/09  

£100.00

Very Best of Luck Donation by Phil & Jo Hemmens 19/04/09  

£75.00

Best of luck! Try and beat Dave Newby. See you in September Donation by Graham Vanhegan 17/04/09  

£50.00

Good luck and enjoy the challenge Donation by Rob & Bridget 17/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good Luck! Donation by Catherin & Trond 16/04/09  

£100.00

You are so couragous. Good luck and am sure you will do extremely well. Donation by Raphael Vermeir 16/04/09  

£50.00

Good Luck Frances. Hope to see you on the day. Donation by Imelda Gilroy 15/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Frances and wishing you an excellent run and a great finish!! Donation by Mike & Lesley Ferrow 15/04/09  

£40.00

Good luck. I will be there cheering you on. Donation by Anna Hartwell 14/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Donation by Sue, Nick and Rowan 09/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Enjoy ..... Donation by L Cowlam 09/04/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

We are all behind you - all the best - Ian, Alasdair and the team Donation by Optimus (Aberdeen) Ltd 09/04/09  

£250.00

Rather you than me :-) Good Luck Donation by Amelia 09/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck Donation by Peter Stock 09/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck Frances - dont let the bunny outfit slow you down too much! Donation by Irene Burns 09/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Dear Frances-one step at a time-good luck! Donation by Stanley Needles 08/04/09  

£20.00

Good luck Frances - you can do it! Donation by Janice Munro 07/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Hope to catch sight of you - we know you can do it. Love from us both Donation by Mum and Dad 06/04/09  

£65.00 + £18.33 Gift Aid

we will be cheering you on in Australia!!! Donation by nicki marriott 05/04/09  

£25.00

Go for it! The Stavanger Beer Team are with you all the way (in spirit rather than body!) Donation by Richard Tocher 04/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Best of Luck Frances! We will be thinking of you on the day. It will be a fantastic achievement. Just like five times around Stokka, but with crowds! Donation by Tracy and Paul Crick 01/04/09  

£50.00

Such an accomplishment!! Best of Luck! Donation by Catherine LeBlanc 30/03/09  

£10.00

It's not just the run, it's all the training before that I admire. You'll do it ! Best of luck, Bill and Vonda.x Donation by Vonda McIntosh 29/03/09  

£50.00

Quite mad, of course, but we shall enjoy watching! Best of luck. Donation by Julian Clare Anna and Edward Hartwell 27/03/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
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