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Updated on Apr 5th 2012 at 4:15 PM from the JustGiving API
Last 2 weeks now of bugging everybody to read my updates and sponsor me :D I'm well over my target and have been amazed at the generosity of friends and colleagues and also complete strangers. Thank you EVERYONE who has been so kind <3
Updated on Mar 20th 2012 at 8:21 AM from the JustGiving API
A massive thankyou to ScotGrip (UK) for their donation of £300. I have now reached my target but please keep donating folks!!! Can't thank you all enough. Xx
Updated on Feb 29th 2012 at 12:31 PM from the JustGiving API
Thankyou again to all you wonderful people for the sponsorship and support. Almost reached my target thanks to your generosity. If you haven't yet gotten round to donating then please do so with the justgiving link :) The nerves are starting to kick in now as it inches closer but I know I will be fine as I have worked very hard!!!! This nice weather is an unexpected bonus too!! Longest run yet of 20 miles tomorrow.......
Updated on Feb 24th 2012 at 4:41 PM from the JustGiving API
Over half of my fundraising target met!! Huge thanks to you all for your donations and your encouraging words :) it really means so much. Xx
<p class="iphone-update">Updated on Feb 20th 2012 at 2:50 PM from the JustGiving API</p> <p>Training is going well. I'm up to 17 mile long run. I will have a piece in the local paper this week to hopefully get people digging deep :) thanks to everyone who has sponsored me and if you haven't yet then please do!!! It's for such a good cause....No amount is too big or small...it all counts :)</p> <p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><em>Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page :)</em></span></p> <p><em>On April 22nd I will be running the Virgin London Marathon and, on May 27th the Edinburgh marathon to raise money for The British Dyslexia Association. The charity does lots to raise awareness, campaigns and lobbies for change and improvement and offers support and information to families and professionals </em></p> <p><em>Our family has had to deal with the effects of this specific learning disability since Marcus was tested for it in Primary 7...it was a late diagnosis and meant a very difficult transition into secondary education. </em></p> <p><em>Many people are unaware of the complex nature of dyslexia and how it can effect not only reading and writing, but has a profound impact on social skills, self esteem, mental health and emotions. </em></p> <p><em>I spent ALOT of time in school trying to make sure that Marcus received everything that he was entitled to. With information that I gathered from charities like BDA and local Dyslexia support groups I was able to ensure Marcus was given all of the aids he needed to get the best out of his education. </em></p> <p><em>We are blessed to have a child who can see 'outside the box' and is a confident and creative young man now. Im running these marathons for him as im a very proud mum :)</em></p> <p><em>Charities like BDA do such good work but do go unnoticed until dyslexia affects you personally.</em></p> <p><em>I ask you to please give generously and thank you in anticipation of your donation</em></p> <p><em>Lots of love xxx </em></p> <p> </p>