I am the President of Women of the Year. At 57 one month off being 58 I will be running my first marathon in New York along with the Chairman Gill Carrick. Pray for me.
Between us we are looking to raise £100,000 for the Women of the Year Foundation. The charity gives small, but life changing, grants to women who are in need of this kind of financial help. The grants have been used to help house homeless children, grow food, buy computers, start businesses, help aids victims and much more. So please give so we can continue to help.
As I make my first step on the 2nd of November, the thought of the money Gill and I will raise to help others will spur me on to break that finish line ribbon with a big smile on my face.
Give what you can no matter how small, not really, I couldn't possibly run a marathon for less than a pound. Find out about the Foundation at the Women of the Year website http://www.womenoftheyear.co.uk/foundation.htm.
Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Women Of The Year Foundation will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.
So please sponsor me and thank you very much for your support.
Thanks Joan
Raised:
58%
Raised so far: £29,210.26
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Good luck Joan. Better you than me! Hope you manage to run on any track! Donation by Nick Kounoupias on 20/10/08 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Here's my pocket money. Had to miss sport for 6 months & your concerts, you inspire me in PE now! Love you, wish you lots and lots of luck, Emily Donation by Emily Warren Stephens (not Rice as B'ton 07 blog!) on 16/10/08 |
£10.00 |
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Best of luck Donation by Ken Donald and JUD on 14/10/08 |
£40.00 |
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Best of luck Donation by John Johnstone on 14/10/08 |
£25.00 |
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Good luck Joan - all the best Donation by Judy Thompson on 13/10/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Brilliant! - Very best of luck Donation by Bob Blackburn on 13/10/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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What an inspiration you are. Good luck Joan Donation by Valerie Amos on 11/10/08 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Go for it !!! Donation by Jacqui & Mike on 10/10/08 |
£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid |
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Because we want Ellie to marry David! - Good luck Joan - what a wonderful experience, and for such a good cause. Donation by Enid Perry on 10/10/08 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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Good luck with the training! I will be thinking of you running the Marathon whilst I am lying on the beach in Mexico Donation by Jean Michie on 10/10/08 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid |
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Fantastic - go for it and try and enjoy! Donation by Chrissie Marshall on 10/10/08 |
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid |
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Ellie wouldnt marry me unless I gave Donation by David Simons on 10/10/08 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid |
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With admiration - you are a truely altruistic person..................I will be thinking of you. Donation by Ellie Pyke on 10/10/08 |
£250.00 + £70.51 Gift Aid |
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I'm on 1st Year Acting at LIPA... Mark says you are a patron at LIPA, thank you! GOOD LUCK! We will be cheering, singing, dancing and acting for you x Donation by Christopher More on 06/10/08 |
£3.00 + £0.85 Gift Aid |
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Breath taking, but keep on breathing! Donation by Mark Featherstone-Witty on 06/10/08 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid |
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Great spirit, great energy, great cause! Donation by Hannah Charlton on 05/10/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Good luck Joan you are a real star Donation by Minna Nathoo on 04/10/08 |
£100.00 |
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Good on you! I regularly get asked to run marathons and have al;ways refused, too much of a coward. Good luck on the day! Donation by fiona bruce on 03/10/08 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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We are proud of you and look forward to cheering you on here in the Big Apple! Much love and energy your way! Donation by Angela Lomangino + Robert & James Gengerke on 03/10/08 |
£30.00 |
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Good luck. We'll all be thinking of you and Gill Donation by Anne-Marie Piper on 03/10/08 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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With Love and Affection and prayers every step of the way Donation by Anonymous on 02/10/08 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Melissa & Tammy on 01/10/08 |
£565.00 |
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Go girl! We're very proud of you and Gill. Donation by Jo Gubbay on 30/09/08 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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If you win l'll nominate you for an award next year!!! Donation by Teresa Graham on 30/09/08 |
£500.00 + £141.03 Gift Aid |
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Good luck! You are amazing. Donation by Louise Vaughan on 30/09/08 |
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid |
| * Total raised online: | £8,299.40 |
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| Offline donations: | £20,910.86 |
| Mobile donations: | £0.00 |
| Total Raised: | £29,210.26 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £1,327.11 |
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