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My story

 
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

So is this the first of many?!! Main thing is have fun :-) Donation by Clare Mills 02/11/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Just keep moving...You're not the first, you won't be the last but you're the one I will remember. Go Joan *** Donation by Maggy Nicklen 30/10/08  

£26.20 + £7.39 Gift Aid

Carry on, breathe easy and it is one beautiful foot in front of another Donation by Ansell Hawkins 30/10/08  

£50.00

Just tag on behind Paula! Good luck. I will be watching. Donation by Fresue 30/10/08  

£10.00

We'll be there cheering for you in NYC! We fell in love listening to Somebody who loves you, 30 yrs ago. Thanks for so many memories. Donation by Thecla and Fritz Meyer 30/10/08  

£50.00

Thanks for being part of our lives thru your music. It was a joy to meet you in Glasgow this year. Lots of love Alan & Karen..xxxx... Donation by Alan & Karen Muldowney 29/10/08  

£100.00

Your Oppenheimer & Co pal wishes you the best! Donation by Jim Maxwell 29/10/08  

£50.00

With Love and Affection. Wish I could be there to cheer you on. Donation by heather tipton 29/10/08  

£20.00

Good Luck Donation by Berny Gilson 29/10/08  

£50.00

relax and breathe deeply!...we will be watching for you. Donation by Wayne Forte and Entourage Talent 29/10/08  

£250.00

Hopefully the miles will flow by Donation by Sandra VanFred 28/10/08  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Go for it Girl! Donation by Carol Giles 28/10/08  

£5.00

Good luck Joan - and Gill - Gran Gran would be so proud of you! xx Donation by Clare Kerr 28/10/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Go girls, we'll be there and cheering. Donation by Ali & Lizzie - Le Couvent, Roujan, France 28/10/08  

£50.00

good luck girl we'll see you along the way Donation by Heinz Henn 27/10/08  

£50.00

Good luck, remember walk, jog, run, stop, fall over! Donation by Ken Isherwood 27/10/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Thanks for your good work and good music, hope for a U.S. west coast tour soon. Peace. Donation by Solar Bozo 25/10/08  

£10.00

Best of luck - truely wonderful cause! Donation by Shirley Lewington 22/10/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

It's incredible what you are doing; good luck! Donation by Tracey Emin 20/10/08  

£500.00 + £141.03 Gift Aid

Good luck Joan! Donation by Heidi Hodgson 20/10/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Joan. Better you than me! Hope you manage to run on any track! Donation by Nick Kounoupias 20/10/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

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!) 16/10/08  

£10.00

Best of luck Donation by Ken Donald and JUD 14/10/08  

£40.00

Best of luck Donation by John Johnstone 14/10/08  

£25.00

Good luck Joan - all the best Donation by Judy Thompson 13/10/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Brilliant! - Very best of luck Donation by Bob Blackburn 13/10/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

What an inspiration you are. Good luck Joan Donation by Valerie Amos 11/10/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Go for it !!! Donation by Jacqui & Mike 10/10/08  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Because we want Ellie to marry David! - Good luck Joan - what a wonderful experience, and for such a good cause. Donation by Enid Perry 10/10/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

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 10/10/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
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