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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

Fantastic - go for it and try and enjoy! Donation by Chrissie Marshall 10/10/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Ellie wouldnt marry me unless I gave Donation by David Simons 10/10/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

With admiration - you are a truely altruistic person..................I will be thinking of you. Donation by Ellie Pyke 10/10/08  

£250.00 + £70.51 Gift Aid

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 06/10/08  

£3.00 + £0.85 Gift Aid

Breath taking, but keep on breathing! Donation by Mark Featherstone-Witty 06/10/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Great spirit, great energy, great cause! Donation by Hannah Charlton 05/10/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Joan you are a real star Donation by Minna Nathoo 04/10/08  

£100.00

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 03/10/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

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 03/10/08  

£30.00

Good luck. We'll all be thinking of you and Gill Donation by Anne-Marie Piper 03/10/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

With Love and Affection and prayers every step of the way Donation by Anonymous 02/10/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Donation by Melissa & Tammy 01/10/08  

£565.00

Go girl! We're very proud of you and Gill. Donation by Jo Gubbay 30/09/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

If you win l'll nominate you for an award next year!!! Donation by Teresa Graham 30/09/08  

£500.00 + £141.03 Gift Aid

Good luck! You are amazing. Donation by Louise Vaughan 30/09/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Well done doing this for a great charity and good luck Donation by Virginia Wade 30/09/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Joan, I will be there in spirit and spurring you on. Wishing you the very best. Donation by Ruth Fillingham 30/09/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

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 29/09/08  

£25.00

Good Luck Joan we will all be thinking about you! Donation by Prem Sharma & Hilesh 29/09/08  

£75.00

Thanks for all the good you do! Donation by Jan Proctor 29/09/08  

£24.00

I think you are an amazing President and GoodLuck on the Run Donation by Gayle Morrison 19/09/08  

£150.00 + £42.31 Gift Aid

Camfed supports you every step of the way - Good Luck ! Donation by Anne Lonsdale 19/09/08  

£35.00 + £9.87 Gift Aid

Praying for you Joan. Donation by Graham Lyle 18/09/08  

£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid

Good Luck Joan Donation by Paul Greenhalgh 15/09/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

you never cease to amaze me Donation by LynKratzPamFrench 08/09/08  

£100.00

i had a friend who said running was like poetry Donation by james mackenzie 08/09/08  

£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid

good luck joan!i know you will do it Donation by kay poole 27/08/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

show some emotion, you called all the way form America Donation by Paul Fleming 17/08/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck! What a great way to raise money for a worthwhile cause! Donation by Pat Goldman 14/08/08  

£25.00

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 08/08/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
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