Raised: 93%
Target: £2,000.00
Raised so far: £1,860.00
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My story

 

Thank - you for visiting my fundraising page.

As many of you know I have wanted to run the marathon for a few years now and it turns out that this is my Year!  My reason for wanting to run the marathon is very personal, I made a promise.

My best friend Ali was suffering with bowel cancer and during one of my visits I mentioned that I would like to run the London Marathon one day.  Ali asked if I would run it for her and raise money for Sobell house because they were looking after her so well.  The promise was made.  The next time I went to visit Ali, she had passed away during the night.  The staff at Sobell House were so supportive to me as they broke the news.

My Grandfather, who had lung cancer, also spent his last days in Sobell House, so my motivation for raising the money and completing the marathon is very high.

I now have even more reason to complete this marathon as my Gramp passed away in February this year.  He was also had lung cancer and was cared for by the staff in Sobell House.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Sobell House Hospice Charity 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.

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Love and Sweat

Helen

Well done Helen - fantastic effort, I am in awe! Donation by Claire Hamnett 03/08/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Well done wifey - I know how much it meant for you to do this & how hard you worked to get there. Donation by Gary Pattinson 20/06/09  

£465.00 + £131.15 Gift Aid

What a kick!..a marathon. Nice one. Donation by Tony Hampson 11/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Where's your money then Gary !! Donation by Kiwi Exiles 01/05/09  

£20.00

Just reward for all the hard work you put in to fulfill your promise. Well done. Donation by Your proud Dad & Jan 27/04/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Donation by Sian Balbini 26/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

We are thinking of you (and watching out for you on the telly). We hope that you enjoy the big race on the big day! Lots of love. Donation by Ali, Lily and Max Faulkner 26/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

In memory of my Gramp who passed away in Sobell earlier this year. Donation by Helen Pattinson 08/04/09  

£355.00 + £100.13 Gift Aid

Good luck, you are a braver woman than me!! Donation by Carol Hussey 31/03/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck - I'm sure you'll make it with determination you can do anything Donation by Caroline Newman 21/01/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck Donation by Andrea E 14/01/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Thank you for doing this for Ali. Donation by Daphne Yerburgh 22/12/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Thank you Helen Donation by Alan Grimsley 20/12/08  

£150.00 + £42.31 Gift Aid

Thank you Helen - I know Ali valued your friendship very much Donation by Paul Cox 19/12/08  

£250.00 + £70.51 Gift Aid

Very proud of you - a tip tho' - decent bra! Donation by Melissa 18/12/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Now you will really have to do it! Donation by Ian K 16/11/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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* Total raised online: £1,480.00
  Offline donations: £380.00
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £411.79

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