Gemma Charters is fundraising for Born Free Foundation

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Flora London Marathon 2009

on 26/04/2009

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Raising money for

Born Free Foundation

Charity Registration No. 1070906

The Born Free Foundation is a dynamic international wildlife charity working throughout the wild to save lives, stop suffering, conserve species, protect wild animals and keep wildlife in the wild.

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Gemma Charters

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Raised: 81%

Target: £1,600.00
Raised so far: £1,302.00

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My story

I COMPLETED THE LONDON MARATHON 2009 IN 5 HOURS 44 MINUTES, THAT INCLUDES WEE STOPS AND GAWPING AT KATIE PRICE AND PETER ANDRE AS I RAN PAST THEM!!!!

CAN YOU BELIEVE IT???? NO I DIDNT THINK SO.

IT WAS SO HOT AND I DID FIND IT QUITE HARD AT TIMES, I EVEN HAD A LITTLE CRY TO MYSELF AT MILE 18 - I WELL AND TRUELY HIT A WALL.

BUT I GOT THROUGH IT AND EVEN MANAGED TO SPRINT THE LAST 400M TO THE FINISH LINE.

THE CROWDS WERE AMAZING (INCLUDING THE NANA OFFERING ME HAM SANDWICHES, THE CHILDREN HIGH 5-ING ME, THE BANDS AND ALL THE INSPIRATIONAL PEOPLE AROUND ME). ALSO I DEFINATELY WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN ABLE TO DO IT IF IT WASNT FOR ME MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS WHO CAME TO SUPPORT ME AT MILES 9, 13, 18, 23 AND THE FINISHING STRETCH - BIG THANKS TO THEM.

I WOULD LIKE TO THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT, DONATIONS AND KIND WORDS YOU ARE ALL FABULOUS

THERE IS STILL TIME TO HELP ME REACH MY TARGET IF YOU CAN SPARE A COUPLE OF POUNDS, IT WILL MAKE ALL THAT MISERY 100% WORTH IT :o)

LOTS OF LOVE

GEM XXXX

Hey everyone,

I know some of you will laugh when you find out I am entered in to the London 2009 Marathon but this is something I am really excited about completing and I am really passionate about raising money for my chosen charity 'Born Free' . The charity has some amazing projects dedicated to saving some of our most beautiful wild and potentially endangered animals! For more information head to www.bornfree.com.

I would be so grateful if you could put your hands in pockets and spare a few pennies to sponsor me - i promise my weekly updates on my training will be worth all the money in the world as i fear it could raise a few laughs!

So if you see me running the streets of London throw me a wave and try not to laugh too much.

Join my facebook group for updates on my training and updates about 'Born Free' at http://www.facebook.com/inbox/?ref=mb#/group.php?gid=97571930436

Thank you all so much

Gem xx

Remember donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Born Free Foundation 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.

	Well done Gemma!! x Donation by shirley gran drabble 04/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	well done cousin gemma!! xx Donation by summer & freddie( Drabble) 20/05/09	£20.00
	Well done raising so much money for Born Free Donation by Vicki G 30/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	gemma well done,hpoe you are proud and pleased with yourself xx Donation by sarah ..postie 28/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done Gem Gem!!! xxx Donation by Vicky & Brett 28/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done Gemma!!! Donation by Silke 27/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done Gem - you should be really proud of yourself for such a great achievement Donation by Penny White 27/04/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Well done darling. Sorry can't be more but got two other friends who are crazy enough to do the Marathon Donation by Jason Riley 27/04/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Well done Gem, Love ya Feet xx Donation by John Flaherty 26/04/09	£50.00
	Good luck Gem! xx Donation by Emily Holroyd 26/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Gem, we will be waiting for you at the finish line with a bottle of Pinot xxxx Donation by Ed and Maria 25/04/09	£10.00
	Good Luck Gem!! See u in Ibiza! x Donation by Leah Kirkwood 24/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck and well done for choosing such a great charity! xx Donation by Lizzie Curious 24/04/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Gemma! We'll be thinking of you! x Donation by Kristy 24/04/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good luck hun, we'll be down to watch x Donation by Anna & Pete 24/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	good luck gem x Donation by laura carr 24/04/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	good luck x Donation by kris Manning 23/04/09	£10.00
	RUN FOREST RUN!! Donation by Sonny Taylor 22/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Gemma Donation by SHAGGY 21/04/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good luck Gem! xx Donation by Rachel Prance 20/04/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Very best of luck Gem, we'll be there to cheer you on! Donation by Laura & Steve 20/04/09	£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid
	Good luck for Sunday Gemma, what you are doing is amazing!!! lots of love. xxxxx Donation by Holly Whitehead 20/04/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	You best finish it before the sun goes down Gem Gem! xxx Donation by Tim of the Fanucci 20/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	I know you will be amazing!! Donation by Stephanie Crompton 16/04/09	£5.00
	Have fun ! x Donation by jodie's mum 14/04/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good luck gorgeous!!! xxx Donation by Jodie & Mathew 14/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck missy!! xxxxx Donation by Annie Redmore 14/04/09	£10.00
	good luck! i wish you all the best :) Donation by Lydia Geary 14/04/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good luck Gem! Promised i would and i would rather stick with Race for Life than what you are doing so WELL DONE! See you at the next gig xxxx Donation by Lindsay Evans 08/04/09	£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid
	Good luck Gemma... Donation by Ed Corry Reid 02/04/09	£21.00 + £5.92 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£867.00
Offline donations:	£435.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£183.62

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