Joel French is fundraising for St Peter and St James Charitable Trust

Joel's run for Kate and St P. & St J.

Flora London Marathon 2009

on 26/04/2009

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Raising money for

St Peter and St James Charitable Trust

Charity Registration No. 1056114

Our mission as a registered charity is to provide specialist care, love and support for those living with progressive, life limiting illnesses from East and West Sussex. We will endeavour to meet the needs of each patient, their family and friends. We aim to encourage and enable all patients to live their lives to their full potential despite their illnesses. All of our Hospice services are free of charge and we receive less than 15% of our funding from the Government. We have to raise more than £1.4 million every year through fundraising. That's £4,000 every single day. We offer a wide range of services including a Hospice in-patient unit, a Specialist Community Team, a Day Hospice, Counselling and Bereavement Services, Physiotherapy, Welfare advice, Chaplaincy and complementary therapies, as well as a Carers' Support Group and Befriender's Plus service for our patients' carers.

If you would like to find out more about our work please visit our website www.stpeter-stjames.org.uk or contact the Fundraising Department on 01444 471598. Registered Charity Number: 1056114.

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Joel French

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Raised: 105%

Target: £5,000.00
Raised so far: £5,271.18

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My story

Hi All,

As you may already know, my fiancee Kate Martin passed away in March 2008 after a battle with skin cancer. She was well looked after throughout her illness by the fantastic people at St Peter and St James Hospice in Sussex.

Kate was the love of my life, and one stupendous lady. Kind, caring, funny, and never without a smile on her face, the world is a poorer place without her in it.

My challenge is to run the 2009 London Marathon, and raise money for the hospice which was so good to her. It's a charity which requires £3,300 a day, just to stay open. It really is a great cause, and your donations will be well-received.

I hope to accomplish two aims from this, firstly - to raise as much money as possible with your help, and secondly - to pay tribute to my beloved Kate, who I miss each and every day.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It's also the most efficient way to sponsor me: St Peter and St James Hospice gets your money faster and, if you're a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

So please sponsor me now!

	Well done Joel, a fantastic achievement!! Donation by Chris & Peter Bell 27/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck, and well done for your amazing commitment. I'll be watching with an iced bun and a cup of tea in hand... Best wishes xxx Donation by Lisa Rhodes 26/04/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Good luck mate. I know you will do us all proud and enjoy your holiday, you've earnt it. Donation by Gavin G 25/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck and all the best. Donation by Mike Tristram 25/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Mr french i will have a cold one waiting for you at the finishing line Donation by Adam Newman 25/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck! Donation by Janet & Patrick Burke 25/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Family friend of Jean Rosendale. Good Luck Donation by Carolyn Thrussell 25/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	I'll be waiting at the finish line to give you a massage! I'll be at 'S' station! Good luck xx Donation by Beth & Ben Andrews 25/04/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good luck, wave as you run past I live on the route in Greenwich Donation by Danny McGuire 24/04/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	been saving my donation for as long as possible so there'd be something coming in just before you ran! Good luck Joel..xx Donation by Katy Bareham 24/04/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Good luck fella, hope you have a great time. Proud of ya!! Donation by Akash Lockmun 24/04/09	£10.00
	Good Luck! Donation by Loti Jackson 24/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	We have been friends of Kate's family for many years and wish you all the best for Sunday in Kate's memory. Donation by Anita & Bryan Morgan 23/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Best of luck mate, i second Adam's idea of running in a DJ! That or his Halo outfit... Donation by Ben Hallam 23/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	See you at the finish line! Im sure Kate will be with us all on the day x Donation by Naomi 22/04/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good luck hun, will be thinking of you. Donation by Jenny Frost 22/04/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good Luck! Donation by Sarah Lloyd 22/04/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	good luck mate Donation by mark gibson 21/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Best of luck Joel, hope your feet have wings! Donation by Helen Crofts 21/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Proud of you mate, so impressed of your efforts Donation by Matthew Henocq 20/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck on the day, have a good run! Donation by Gary, Medina, Katie & Jack 20/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	For your memories and mine for my Mum whose care at the end was exemplary. Good luck my friend. Donation by Chris Barnden 20/04/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Will double this if you make it within 4hrs xx Donation by Sarah Millard 20/04/09	£100.00
	Good luck Joel. Will be thinking of you on the day and willing you on. Donation by Jonathan, Helen & Thomas Rosendale 19/04/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Great effort Joel - hope to make it down to cheer you across the finish line.... Donation by Nick & Danai 19/04/09	£50.00
	A top up for you! Hope training going well! Donation by David Pope 16/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Martin 15/04/09	£20.00
	Hey Joel, massive respect mate. I hope you win! jog on!!! Donation by Harry Land 15/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Joel, I'm proud of you mate. I know you're going to do it and do it excellently. Donation by Chris Stone 14/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	We are both so proud of you and we'll be there on the big day to cheer you on! Donation by Mum and Dad 11/04/09	£500.00 + £141.03 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£4,654.46
Offline donations:	£616.72
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£1,096.11

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