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
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Raised so far: £29,210.26
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Well done doing this for a great charity and good luck Donation by Virginia Wade on 30/09/08 |
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Joan, I will be there in spirit and spurring you on. Wishing you the very best. Donation by Ruth Fillingham on 30/09/08 |
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It was great to see you in Denver at the True Colors tour. You were fabulous and this marathon just proves it again! Carla and the Boulder Bunch Donation by Carla Callahan on 29/09/08 |
£25.00 |
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Good Luck Joan we will all be thinking about you! Donation by Prem Sharma & Hilesh on 29/09/08 |
£75.00 |
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Thanks for all the good you do! Donation by Jan Proctor on 29/09/08 |
£24.00 |
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I think you are an amazing President and GoodLuck on the Run Donation by Gayle Morrison on 19/09/08 |
£150.00 + £42.31 Gift Aid |
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Camfed supports you every step of the way - Good Luck ! Donation by Anne Lonsdale on 19/09/08 |
£35.00 + £9.87 Gift Aid |
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Praying for you Joan. Donation by Graham Lyle on 18/09/08 |
£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid |
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Good Luck Joan Donation by Paul Greenhalgh on 15/09/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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you never cease to amaze me Donation by LynKratzPamFrench on 08/09/08 |
£100.00 |
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i had a friend who said running was like poetry Donation by james mackenzie on 08/09/08 |
£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid |
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good luck joan!i know you will do it Donation by kay poole on 27/08/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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show some emotion, you called all the way form America Donation by Paul Fleming on 17/08/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Good luck! What a great way to raise money for a worthwhile cause! Donation by Pat Goldman on 14/08/08 |
£25.00 |
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I did a 3 mile run a couple of months ago for breast cancer and nearly passed out. I am 27 years younger than you, so good luck and well done! Donation by Karlene Golding on 08/08/08 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Am in awe (even if I do think you're ever so slightly mad!) Very best of luck x Donation by Diane Kenwood on 06/08/08 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Good luck Joan, I know you'll make it. Donation by Susan on 04/08/08 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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Good luck Joan! Donation by Robert Bidewell on 03/08/08 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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You go girl! I'll be thinking of you. My heart goes out to you. Donation by Robin Bader on 02/08/08 |
£150.00 |
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loive your music and also your friends Dot and Kay.good luck Joan and well done Donation by richard and ann on 31/07/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Good luck Joan Donation by Gilly on 18/07/08 |
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid |
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Enjoy the experience you will do it easy. If training in England take rain coat and watch traffic, sheep, cows and horses. Donation by Chantel on 17/07/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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I ran my N.Y. marathon in '86. You Go Girl! Spread the love. Donation by Rebecca Roze on 15/07/08 |
£26.20 |
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Truly Amazing! Donation by Debbie DeVoe on 15/07/08 |
£50.00 |
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I was SO happy to see you in Ottawa, even in the pouring rain! I was mouthing 'thank you' to you Donation by Faith on 14/07/08 |
£50.00 |
| * 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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