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My story

 

Thanks for visiting my fundraising page.

I dont suppose any of you think of me as a runner - nor do I and I AM NOT - but we are trying to raise money for a bespoke ward for young adults with Cystic Fibrosis (CF) and some of the team wanted to run the Sheffield Half Marathon and I could hardly be seen to be sitting at the sidelines.

So my goals are to get round, do it without stopping, and with a fair wind do it in <21/2 hours - and of course Our goal is to raise as much money as we possibly can.

We are a UK CF Trust accredited  Regional Adult CF Centre caring for 110 adults with CF. We have a great team but are becoming victims of our success and are simply running out of space and need to create a ward with at least 12 beds. Most patients in adult wards are very elderly and the facilities are unsuitable for caring for young people who need to continue to study, work, email and contact friends, skype, do online gaming, Wii, XBox etc etc  while in hospital AND have some treatment. The treatment requires isolation in a room (to prevent passing infection to others) regular antibiotics by a drip, inhaled treatments, physiotherapy, exercise, sometimes with oxygen, overnight tube feeding or even breathing support by machine. Admissions are hard work and we hope to create an environment that makes their time in hospital as good as it can be. 

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Sheffield Hospitals Charitable Trust 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! THANK YOU

Well done Frank! Donation by Jane Hopkins 03/05/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Well Done Donation by Warren Lenney 01/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

An amazing feat. Well done. Donation by Bryan Fernandes 29/04/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Congratulations on your first half marathon! Donation by Lynsey Morton 28/04/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Well done Frank! Is there no end to your talents?? Did you play the horn at the same time? Hee hee, Carol x Donation by Carol Griffiths 27/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done! Donation by Anna Shrimpton 27/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Hope your knees held out Donation by Julie Boadle 26/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

I'm impressed, good luck!! Donation by Ali Mortimer 24/04/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Have fun and ... suoni d'ecco!!! Donation by Angiolo 23/04/09  

£10.00

For the whole team - good luck to all, sorry I chickened out of even attempting it! Donation by Angela 22/04/09  

£140.00 + £39.49 Gift Aid

Good for you - have a great run Donation by Chris & John Brophy 21/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Your poor knees! Donation by Lynne Smith 21/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

breathing exercises for a top C Donation by Bev Paul 20/04/09  

£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid

Wow! Donation by Dawn Allenby 20/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

I'm impressed! Donation by Andy Beard 20/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Go on Frank! Donation by Bryony 15/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Stay well hydrated Donation by Rick Nelson 10/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

You may have exposed "Cello Scrotum" as a hoax, but half marathon scrotum is certainly not - be liberal with the vaseline! Good luck! Donation by John Snowden 05/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done! I know you will do it! Donation by Julie Charlesworth 02/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

I have spare knee brace should it come to that - good luck Donation by Bill Egner 01/04/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Can't you send your horn round instead - it's more aerodynamic ! Donation by Malcolm and Ros 24/03/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Will be cheering you on, 'cuz (I run same day, in London...) Donation by Jon C 23/03/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good for you! Have fun!! Donation by Diana & Robert 23/03/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck . Enjoy it Donation by Peter Tregenza 23/03/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Just keep going Donation by Janette 23/03/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Why not take your French Horn with you to get extra interest? Donation by Rob and Ursula 23/03/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best wishes and love from us both. Be careful of that knee! Donation by Mum and Dad 22/03/09  

£100.00

I take my hat off to you - not worried about your knees - make sure you don't damage your lips - we need you! Donation by Rachel (Boss! as you call me) 20/03/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

hope the old knee holds up my friend!!!! xxx Donation by Helen 20/03/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

....only if your insurance company agrees (only joking) Donation by Robert Sells. 20/03/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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