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Kayleigh's Charity Half Marathon

Kayleigh Potter is raising money for Duchess Of Kent House Charity

Participants: Ross Elliott

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Reebok Bristol Half Marathon · 14 September 2008 ·

Duchess of Kent House (hospice) has 16 in-patient beds, day therapy facilities (3 days a week), out-patients and a Family Support Service (bereavement), providing palliative (hospice) care for the population of west and central Berkshire. In the last 15 years over 12,000 patients have been treated and cared-for by a team of 50 (full-time equivalent) consultants, nurses, physiotherapists, occupational and speech therapists, admin & site staff, etc. This care continues after death for those relatives who wish it through the FSS. All care is provided free of charge, according to need. As with all parts of the National Health Service there is never enough money to pay for all aspects of what we technically call ‘specialist palliative care’. This is where the independent charity Duchess of Kent House Trust comes in. Since 2002, the Duchess of Kent House Trust (independent charity) has raised £1,500,000 for the unit to pay for the Family Support Service, 2 in-patient beds otherwise not available, the dietician, chaplaincy, psychologist, aromatherapist, and equipment. Please support this local charity caring for local patients and their families. Thank you very much.

Story

Bristol Half Marathon 2008, 14th September 10am. A hilly half marathon, and I should know. It was a hill at 11.5 miles that slowed me to a walk last time. This year I'm running for a charity close to my heart, and I don't want to stop running! 

Reasons not to run:

It's 13.1 miles
It hurts
It's hard
I now have to beat the time from last year or look like a failure. (2 hrs 18 mins)
They only give you a can of soup when you finish (not even a ring pull can)

Reasons to run:

I want to do something to say thank you to the Duchess of Kent who have helped my family so much recently.


Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Duchess Of Kent House Trust will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

Thank you so much for visiting my page. Now lets make a difference.

Kayleigh xx

Donation summary

Total
£1,210.00
+ £166.41 Gift Aid
Online
£710.00
Offline
£500.00

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