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My story

 

Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page. I can't quite believe it, but I did it! Yesterday I ran the Dublin marathon for my mum's cancer charity - MyelomaUK. It was tough in places but I had a really great day and managed to complete the course in 4 hours and 33 minutes so I am feeling very pleased with myself .... as well as a little bit tired and in pain!

I lost my mum to myeloma - a cancer of the bone marrow - earlier this year. Having been diagnosed 15 years before, she put up a long and brave fight and, during those years was lucky enough to take part in a number of trials of new drugs and treatments. I know that she was a strong believer in MyelomaUK and the work they do - supporting people with myeloma and their families and friends, as well as raising awareness of the disease, funding research and campaigning for trials and introductions of new treatments.

I was always telling mum that I was going to run a marathon so it carries extra menaing for me this year to have finally got on and done it in her memory. And don't worry, you're not too late! you can still sponsor me now!

Thanks a million to everyone who has already sponsored me, and to those who came out to cheer for me and keep me going on the day ... it made a really big difference.  

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well done Kate Monica, Phil, Ben & Tom (happy Diners!) Donation by Monica Haechler 25/11/09  

£50.00

Well done Kate - conrgratulations on both your fantastic athletic achievement and also your brilliant fundraising! Well done. Donation by Derval O'Brien 19/11/09  

£40.00

Well done Kate! We are very impressed, you're a star. Lots of love Claire, Dermot and Aoife xxx Donation by Claire McLaughlin 15/11/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Congratulations - brilliant achievemen in running 26 miles and on the fantastic amount you've raised.Take care. Pam & Ben xxxx Donation by Pam & Benny G 07/11/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Congratulations Kate - it's such an amazing achievement! Well done you! Donation by Clare Quigley 05/11/09  

£50.00

Well done Kate Love from the Aussie side of the family Donation by john Blakeney 05/11/09  

£25.00

Hi Kate...very sorry to hear about your loss. Well done on getting to the end of the marathon, and in such a great time too. Lots of love, Caroline Donation by caroline hennessy 04/11/09  

Hey Kate! Congratulations! Cathy was telling me about the marathon! Well done you!! Sure hope see ya on Sat! XXX Donation by Niamh Mc Garry 03/11/09  

£10.00

Well done Kate Donation by Ambrose Duffy 03/11/09  

£40.00

Well done Kate! Donation by Rob Stephens 03/11/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done Kate, great achievement. Donation by Enda, Niamh and Boys 01/11/09  

£90.00

Congratulations Kate - an amazing run! Hope you've been enjoying lots of well earned rest. Donation by Julie 01/11/09  

£20.00

Hope all goes well. I am very envious and would have loved to have been able to have made 26 miles and raised money for charity as you are doing. Donation by Nick Totman 29/10/09  

£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid

Kate, we think you are amazing. Love Shell and Paul Donation by Michelle Brass 26/10/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Hi Kate, I think this is a great idea! Good luck for the marathon. Philip Donation by Philip Pilcher 26/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck on Monday will be thinking of you . A very worthwhile cause. Donation by Janice and Auntie Win 24/10/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Well done Kate. The hard part is behind you - just keep thinking about that finishing line! Donation by Tony & Margaret Shepherd 24/10/09  

£35.00 + £9.87 Gift Aid

Go Mitchie Go! You'll be fantastic I know you will xxx Donation by Clare Gillan 23/10/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Hi Kate, Lots of luck for the Marathon - we'll be thinking of you! Donation by love Clare, Darren, Oliver & Noah xxx 23/10/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

best of luck on Monday Kate ;) Donation by anto 22/10/09  

£26.20

Will be thinking of you, best of luck and don't worry about the chaser mailing. Donation by Marc Middleton-Heath 21/10/09  

£100.00

Kate-well done for even attempting this-I really admire anyone who takes this on! Good Luck-I'll know you'll play a blinder! Lizzy Donation by Lizzy Noone 20/10/09  

£20.00

Best of luck on Monday, Kate. Donation by Colm Dolan 20/10/09  

£20.00

Best of luck Kate - not a bother to ya! Donation by Jenny Kyne 20/10/09  

£20.00

Good luck Kate! Donation by Barbs, Ben and Tim 18/10/09  

£60.00 + £16.92 Gift Aid

To run like Linford, you've got to think like Linford...PMA, positive mental attitude. Look after your legs and good luck!! Donation by Rosalind Creer 15/10/09  

£26.20 + £7.39 Gift Aid

Good woman KT, you're gonna great!! We'll be there with bells on to take you for a big fatty burger after!! Love ya xx Donation by Joodles 15/10/09  

£50.00

Best of luck Kate!!! Looking forward to cheering you from the sidelines in my lovely orange t-shirt!! Cathy x Donation by Cathy Murphy 15/10/09  

£50.00

Best of luck with the run you crazy chick, you'll be brilliant as ever we're sure! Loads of love Laura, Paul, Ella M&F xx Donation by Laura Hinton 11/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Kate - I feel inspired & so very proud of you!! We'll be thinking of you. Donation by Rach, Ben, Amelia & bump 08/10/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
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