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Hi

Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

After supporting Rob for umpteen years at the Hastings Half Marathon he has entered us both this year as a husband and wife team!!!. I'm sure he doesn't know what he is letting himself in for, and will probably be dragging me most of the way!!! BUT, for motivation, I have decided to run for a charity that is very close to our hearts, which has greatly affected close friends and family over the past 3 months. 

Grace (pictured) suddenly got critically ill in November 09 and was rushed to St. Thomas' Hospital. She was diagnosed with Guillain-Barre syndrome. Just one in 100,000 people get Guillain-Barre syndrome but only one in a million suffer so severe an attack as Grace. We had never heard of this rare disorder that attacks and destroys the nervous system and I'm sure you haven't too. I feel this is a good opportunity to raise awareness and raise money for a charity that has been highlighted by this special person. 

Grace came into our lives through our son Sam. They started dating just before Grace became severely ill, almost immediately she was temporarily paralyzed and spent weeks on a ventilator. Over a period of 6 weeks, Sam made numerous visits to London, taking Grace's friends with him, which boosted Grace's confidence and helped her improve incredibly. Grace was transferred to Medway hospital by Christmas and although she's back at home now she continues with physiotherapy and day by day is slowly recovering. This is remarkable when we think back to November. We wish her all the best, and hope to raise some money in support.

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Donation by charles thompson on 05/05/10

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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Total cash raised from Rob's work, thank you x Donation by Karen Holyoake on 04/05/10

 
£156.00
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Thank you for cash received from friends and family xx Donation by Karen Holyoake on 04/05/10

 
£105.00
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Thank you to team Phoenix Netball Girls xxx Donation by Karen Holyoake on 04/05/10

 
£38.00
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Thank you to The Teachers x Donation by Karen Holyoake on 04/05/10

 
£25.00
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Donation by glenn griggs on 04/05/10

 
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
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We had a fancy dress week in March where all the students dressed up as popstars and disney characters to raise money in support for Grace. Donation by Kent School of Dance on 30/04/10

 
£160.00
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A great effort Rob, well done. Donation by Chris Prastka on 30/04/10

 
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Donation by sharon aldridge on 29/04/10

 
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
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Total Monies raised for Grace from 4 x manual sponsor sheets - thank you so much xxx Donation by Sharon Ripley & friends on 03/04/10

 
£86.00
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Absolutely brilliant effort - well done both! xx Donation by Lucy & David Wilson on 22/03/10

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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WELL DONE Donation by Mark Harbach on 22/03/10

 
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
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Sorry I'm a bit late. Hope you got on ok today xx Donation by Mandy Hurton on 21/03/10

 
£10.00
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Wishing you all the best, keep smiling! x Donation by Heidi Schaffner on 19/03/10

 
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
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KAREN: after giving birth to 4 kids, this has to be a walk in the for you, a record for the Hoyoake family! ROB: good training for Paris Roubaix eh? Donation by ANDREW HOLYOAKE on 19/03/10

 
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
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Well done for running for such a well worthy cause - Thinking of you on the day - All the best - Spencer, Sharon, Luke, Molly and Liberty xxxx Donation by Sharon Teachen on 18/03/10

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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Good luck Karen & Rob, you're truly amazing. Such a worthy cause xxx Donation by Hayley :-) x on 18/03/10

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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Rather you than me. Donation by Jon Munz on 18/03/10

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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Good Luck Karen. We know you can do it. We have faith in you and know how determined you can be. Chase Rob and show him who's boss lol. Have fun too. x Donation by Emma, Neil, Rosie & Liam on 16/03/10

 
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
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Thankyou for running for such a great cause, i hope it all goes well! xx Donation by Yasmin Jordan on 16/03/10

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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Best of luck to both of you on Sunday. Donation by Dean, Jo, Ellie & Olivia x on 16/03/10

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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Good Luck to you and Rob!! What a lovely thing you are doing for a great cause Donation by Jade & Jason (Carr) on 16/03/10

 
£6.00 + £1.69 Gift Aid
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Good Luck Karen with this very worthy cause Donation by Brian Islin on 15/03/10

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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Donation by julie clark on 12/03/10

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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Go Karen, I know you can do it! Just imagine a large glass of wine at the end - that should spur you on!! Donation by Louise Collins on 10/03/10

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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