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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

Am in awe (even if I do think you're ever so slightly mad!) Very best of luck x Donation by Diane Kenwood 06/08/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck Joan, I know you'll make it. Donation by Susan 04/08/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck Joan! Donation by Robert Bidewell 03/08/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

You go girl! I'll be thinking of you. My heart goes out to you. Donation by Robin Bader 02/08/08  

£150.00

loive your music and also your friends Dot and Kay.good luck Joan and well done Donation by richard and ann 31/07/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Joan Donation by Gilly 18/07/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

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 17/07/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

I ran my N.Y. marathon in '86. You Go Girl! Spread the love. Donation by Rebecca Roze 15/07/08  

£26.20

Truly Amazing! Donation by Debbie DeVoe 15/07/08  

£50.00

I was SO happy to see you in Ottawa, even in the pouring rain! I was mouthing 'thank you' to you Donation by Faith 14/07/08  

£50.00

Thanks for the great Glastonbury show-good luck! Donation by Jane Carter 13/07/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

You made me Cry at Glastonbury this year, You are a very special lady the best of luck to both of you! Donation by Peter Strudwick 11/07/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Greatest respect!Prepair well and have fun!Fantastic cause!All the best.Take care. Donation by Shelley Walduck 11/07/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

BEEP BEEP ROADRUNNER ! What a massive effort for a wonderful cause. We'll expect some dancing on stage to help the fitness regime. Take care Bless U Donation by Dorothy Hammerton & Kaye Stewart 09/07/08  

£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid

Go!! Go!! Go!! Donation by John & Sandra Wildsmith 08/07/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Amazing challenge for you - Run Joan, Run! I've run half marathon and that was enough for me! Fantastic cause and I wish you well. See you in Jersey! Donation by Susie Jayne Pike 08/07/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck & enjoy it Donation by Sian Husk 07/07/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Vicki Swanston 07/07/08  

£25.00

Not "All the way FROM.." but "..TO America" this time. Way to go Joan! Donation by Janine van Doorn 06/07/08  

£50.00

Wow! What a woman.We're right behind you. Good luck with all the training. Donation by Pat and Shelagh 06/07/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck crazy lady! Donation by Anonymous 04/07/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

What a great thing it is that you are doing - Good on you Joan. You will be nervous, but enjoy the r Donation by John Hills 04/07/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Pretend your feet are your voice Donation by soo 04/07/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Know that we from "Down-under" are with you in spirit, every step of the way. Donation by Viv Adams 04/07/08  

£15.00

Go well and have fun in the run, think of all the women who could be lifted out of poverty! Donation by Kate Summers 04/07/08  

£25.00

Good luck Joan! Hope you have fun and I hope that you win it!!!! Anything's possible! xxx Donation by Kevin Richardson 03/07/08  

£25.00

Truly inspirational Donation by Sally 03/07/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

never would have imagined you undertaking this adventure!! WOW!!! Very admirable to say the least! I get tired DRIVING 26.5 miles! Best of Luck!!! Donation by PJ 03/07/08  

£25.00

What you're doing speaks volumes. Donation by Anonymous 02/07/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck, I'll be thinking of you! Donation by Georgia Blackwell 02/07/08  

£10.00
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