Gianna Jessen is fundraising for Stars Foundation for Cerebral Palsy

Operation Determination/ UK

Flora London Marathon 2006

on 23/04/2006

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Richard Raynes

Raising money for

Stars Foundation for Cerebral Palsy

Charity Registration No. 1103090

Stars Foundation for Cerebral Palsy is an independent registered charity run entirely by volunteers that raises funds to help people with cerebral palsy and support them, their families and carers. The Charity’s aim is to promote awareness of the condition and raise money to buy mobility and educational aids for people who are unable to gain help through statutory means

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Gianna Jessen

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Raised: 190%

Target: £2,000.00
Raised so far: £3,805.00

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My story

You might be thinking to yourself..."Why would a girl with Cerebral Palsy run the London Marathon?" Because I want to. AND my Cerebral Palsy doesn't define me in the sense of hindering me. My Cerebral Palsy is a gift. Without the opportunity to overcome everyday, my life would be boring. So, I run for a lot of reasons. First, I'm running to raise money for the charity SOS (Stars Organisation Supporting Cerebral Palsy). SOS is a fabulous organization that is completely volunteer based so the funds raised here will go directly to benefit adults with Cerebral Palsy. They purchase things like computers for people who cannot speak and this is their only means of communication. They basically make dreams come true and I would sign up for that every day of the week! So the point is... we need some money! Any size gift and your prayers are greatly appreciated! Secondly, I run for my Grandmother, who taught me to walk- more than once due to spinal surgery. Lastly, I run to give people hope. This will be my 2nd marathon. I completed my first one April 30, 2005 in my home town of Nashville, TN. Please visit the web link attached to view a newspaper article from the Tennessean titled "Faith to the Finish Line". http://tinyurl.com/cefqw Please spread the word and forward this along. Thanks for your kindness, money, and prayers! Gianna

	Well done Gianna! We knew you could do it! Donation by Grangevale Homes 08/05/06	£2,400.00
	Donation by Steffen Mueller 07/05/06	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donated from the people of Leeds who heard Gianna speak, and were inspired Donation by People of Leeds 26/04/06	£600.00
	Donation by Teresa Collins 21/04/06	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	I saw you on Breakfast TV today you are an amazing lady and a huge inspiration. Good luck on Sunday Donation by Helen J 21/04/06	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Saw you on BBC Breakfast this morning. All the very best to you on Sunday and for the future. Donation by Alan R 21/04/06	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Saw you on the BBC Breakfast show and you are an inspiration. Good luck! Donation by melissaruel 21/04/06	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by john abraham 21/04/06	£10.00
	You brightened my day when I saw you on the BBC this morning. Very best of luck. Donation by Dave S 21/04/06	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Joe 21/04/06	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	I saw you on the BBC this morning and was really impressed. Good Luck! Donation by Tristan Fletcher 21/04/06	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Saw you on BBC this morning - my niece has CP too & spreads sunshine wherever she goes like you! ;-) Donation by harpingLeah 21/04/06	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	What a story. God bless you & give you strength & courage to speak out in defence of the weak. Donation by Steve G 21/04/06	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	I will pray for your safe run. Have fun! Donation by Jackie 13/04/06	£10.00
	Dear Gianna, all the best and greetings from swiss aid for mother and child. You do a wonderful job! Donation by Dominik Mueggler 12/04/06	£50.00
	Best wishes in your marathon! Donation by Billy 11/04/06	£15.00
	You are a spiritual inspiration to all. God is certainly working through you. Donation by Thomas J Curry Jr 30/03/06	£20.00
	~15yrs ago I made 2 horrible mistakes- 2 abortions. Run for you birth mother. Forgive her. Donation by NFB 18/03/06	£20.00
	I am moved by your devotion to life. You taught me to appreciate life even more! God Bless! Donation by Maria 14/03/06	£20.00
	God loves you very much! Enjoy the marathon! Donation by Maureen 14/03/06	£20.00
	I'm deeply touched by ur story in AFA Journal. May God be with u and help u spread the Word, always. Donation by Ami 14/03/06	£40.00
	Thank you for spreading a message that needs to be spread Donation by Robert Dombrowski 13/03/06	£20.00
	Your article in the AFA Journal was so moving. God bless you and all the lives you will touch. Donation by Mark Swenson 11/03/06	£100.00
	Read your story--AFA Journal. You are a blessing. Continue your work for God & spread the Word. ><> Donation by roger stanko 08/03/06	£50.00
	I read your story in AFA Journal. May our awesome God richly bless you. Keep running!! Donation by DBarlow 28/02/06	£100.00
	You're an amazing inspiration Gianna! My prayers are with you. :) Donation by Kara Leppert 01/02/06	£25.00
	God bless you. Your love for life is a great inspiration! Donation by Deane 20/12/05	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	I have a daugther with CP, too. I've read your book. God bless you. Donation by Masae Black 14/12/05	£10.00
	Hi Gianna, its Aimee and Steve from the airport, it was so good to meet you!God bless and good luck! Donation by Aimee 11/12/05	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Hi read your story in now, I also have cerebral palsy. Good 2 hear you live life 2 the full as i do Donation by loub 08/12/05	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£3,805.00
Offline donations:	£0.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£83.20

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