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Target: £1,000.00
Raised so far: £1,197.00
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My story

 

In April 2009, I will be taking part in the London Marathon with the aim of raising £1000 or more for Poole Hospital's new maternity and neo-natal intensive care unit.

Until a few years ago, the only thing that could make me run anywhere was the threat of last orders or missing the last bus home, so the marathon is a bit of a challenge for me! However, I'm training hard and recently completed the Brighton Half Marathon (see picture above of me looking all pleased with myself for proof!) so hopefully I will make it over the finishing line in April!

It would be great if you could sponsor me and help the hospital to provide the best care for patients and parents in the new unit.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Poole Hospital 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.

Thank you!

Many congrats :) Donation by Richard Daly 10/05/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Well done! You showed that marathon who's boss! Donation by Charlotte and Ed 08/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

better late than never (I hope) Donation by Jo & Pete 03/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

I'll up it to a cool £15 if you finish in under 2 hrs! You might need to start sprinting when you get to the 20 mile though..Good luck and godspeed!! Donation by Simon Fox 25/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

It's the eye of the tiger, it's the cream of the fight Donation by Michelle and Ed 25/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

good luck- brilliant that u have reached target, x Donation by Mike Bridger 25/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Karen, we'll be thinking of you! xxx Donation by Amy and Ivan 24/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck Karen! Are you sure you don't want to wear a corn on the cob outfit? ;-) Definitely need to celebrate once you've recovered xx Donation by Claire & Nick Trent 22/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Go for it mate... you'll do brilliantly... i'll buy you a large mojito to celebrate next week! x Donation by Lou 22/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

All the best for the big day - hope you can come and run Tresco Marathon next year! xx Donation by Malcolm 22/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Karen get Guy to give you a massage after Donation by Dave Williams 22/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

If you stop smiling you have to go back to the Start Donation by Mick G 21/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

GOOD LUCK! xxx ...and if it gets tough: "You better lose yourself in the music, the moment...." Donation by Your big fella 21/04/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Good Luck Karen! I have every faith in you! Hope it cools down a little for you though! x Donation by Louis Reeves 21/04/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by chrissy and mike hustler 21/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Karen!!!! Donation by Marta & Anthony 21/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

dar.........da da...dar....da da ...dar...da..da...darrrrrrr Donation by pete ivi gogi aligio 19/04/09  

£25.00

Go, Karen, Go !!! Donation by Mat, Anne and Franz 18/04/09  

£20.00

If you finish we´ll buy you a "Maß" next time you visit Munich Donation by Laura, David, Samuel and Alan 18/04/09  

£50.00

Enjoy the day Karen! Good luck Donation by Helena and Mike 14/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Great cause, wishing you all the best and good luck !!! Donation by Marty & Charlotte Wells 11/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Top banana! Go for the win! Donation by Paul Morgan 11/04/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Go for it Karen - only the last 20 miles are the worst! (I managed by just aiming at the next mile marker - don't think too far ahead!) Donation by Roy Kimber 10/04/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Well done, Karen. A great cause too. Donation by Phil & Nicola King 08/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Very proud and impressed Hollocks. I'll DOUBLE my donation if you win. Donation by Mike O'Sullivan 08/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

A very worthwhile cause - best of luck! Donation by Debbie Eaton 25/03/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

I'm still recovering from the 5km Race for Life!! Donation by Ann Davey 25/03/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Greatest Admiration - just keep aiming for the next lamp post! Donation by Louise Philps 24/03/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Think of all the calories you'll have burnt off! Donation by Claire Hollocks 10/03/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

You only have to do it once! Donation by Dad 08/03/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
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* Total raised online: £730.00
  Offline donations: £467.00
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £179.10

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