Raised: 105%
Target: £500.00
Raised so far: £525.00
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My story

 

YEAH!!! I've done it!

I beat my target of  2 and a half hours and came in at 2 hours 19 minutes.

The weather was awful.  It rained all day - so hard that at times I wished I had windscreen wipers for my contact lenses!  It felt like we were running through rivers when we hit miles 6 and 7.

But it was an amazing day and one that I want to do again.  I may not be ready to go the London Marathon just yet, but I was warned that running would get addictive.  I was reading Marathon News on Sunday evening planning my next run whilst nursing my little toes & aching knees!

And I would love to say a public thank you to the lady who was handing out fruit pastilles at mile 9 - by the park.  They helped boost my energy no end.

If you haven't sponsored me, there is still time!

I am very proud to have raised money for Leukaemia Research.  My Dad beat Lymphoma earlier this year so I was delighted to run for such a great cause.  It gave me a real purpose to get out there and get the training done to enable me to run this race.

I set myself a big target of raising £500, so if you haven't yet sponsored me, it's not too late - even £5 will make a big difference.

Oh and by the way, if you want to see the colour of my little toe nails to motivate you to get your credit card out, then you just need to ask.  I will be happy to send you a photo :o)

Thank you to those of you who have contributed offline:

Sue Skidmore £10
Ross Skidmore £10
Rachel Sligo-Young £10
Tara Ryan £10

The official stuff:  Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Leukaemia Research 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.

We are VERY impressed! Donation by Clare Fleming & Gang 03/12/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done you and for a good cause too! Donation by Rachel McGuinness 15/10/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done! Donation by Jo & Baker Boys 13/10/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well Done!! A great effort for a great cause Donation by Tamsyn Hawkins 10/10/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done, good time. Donation by Sarah TS 10/10/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done, I knew you could do it! Donation by Sharon 10/10/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Congrats Donation by Ian, Celine and Emilie 08/10/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Tres bien fait! Donation by Katey 07/10/08  

£30.00

Well done Karen - here's a little towards a great cause. BTW you look great even after the run!!! Donation by Narinder Hammond 06/10/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well Done Speedy!!!! Donation by Rajesh Pancholi 06/10/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done & a fantastic result! Hope you reach your target - here's a bit towards it. Donation by Louise Barnes-Johnston 06/10/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Run, thin girl, run! Donation by Alice 03/10/08  

£10.00

Have fun and good luck Donation by David and Heather 03/10/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Go girl - you can do it come rain or shine. Good luck! Donation by MC, Pete, Natasha and Jasper 03/10/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good Luck Karen, I'll be thinking of you :) Donation by Joan Williamson (PhoneJoan) 03/10/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck, a really a great cause. Maybe next year you can come up North and do the Great North Run !!! Donation by Zoe Dewdney 03/10/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Happy to sponsor for that cause. Enjoy the drink after! Donation by pam brooks 02/10/08  

£50.00

have a great run, best of luck! Donation by Sam McArthur 01/10/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

loads of luck! just keep running....... Donation by Amanda and issey d 01/10/08  

£20.00

Good luck! Definitely a really good cause Donation by Andrew Dewdney 30/09/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

good luck for a great cause!! Donation by helen 25/09/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Lisa, Chris and Ed 24/09/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

We'll be there in spirit! Donation by nick and Catriona 23/09/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

We'll be there! Donation by Mum and Dad 22/09/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck Karen - go for it! Donation by Jon, Anna Joshua 21/09/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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* Total raised online: £485.00
  Offline donations: £40.00
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £105.77

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