Kelly Benjamin's Fundraising Page
Page creator: Kelly Benjamin
Event: Flora London Marathon 2008
Event Date: 13th Apr 2008
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About my charity : BLISS BLISS
Bliss is the UK charity that cares for premature and sick babies. We are dedicated to ensuring that babies survive and go on to have the best possible quality of life. We provide practical and emotional support for families during an extremely difficult time, so they can give the best care to their babies. Our specialist study days and training supports doctors and nurses to develop their skills. We fund research to improve the care of all sick and premature babies. We raise awareness of the issues affecting special care babies and fight for essential change within government and the NHS.
Charity Registration No 1002973
Fundraising target:  £3,000.00
My donations to date:  £ 5,760.50
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Thank you so much for taking the time to visit my web page.

I'd like to introduce you to my friend William George Morton. Billy was born on 18th December - 10 weeks premature, weighing just 2lbs 13.5oz. Billy is now doing fantastically well but if it wasn't for BLISS's research and Pembury Hospital's good work he wouldn't be here.

I can't begin to imagine the anguish and worry that parents of premature babies go through. The work that the premature baby charity BLISS do to support premature babies, their families and high dependency baby care units is totally invaluable. This is why I'm so very proud to be part of the BLISS London Marathon 2008 team.

One in eight babies is born premature or sick - that's 80,000 babies every year. Around 17,000 of these babies need intensive care and the figure is rising. BLISS is the only national organisation dedicated to working for special care babies that are born too soon, too small or too sick to cope on their own as well as supporting their families. BLISS are committed to improving the conditions facing newborn babies by: Supporting parents practically and emotionally. Promoting new developments and innovations in care; The BLISS Innovation in Care Fund finances ground-breaking research and development initiatives. Campaigning for change within government, parliament and other influential groups.

On a personal level I'm running the London Marathon, in memory of two incredibly special and loved little girls, Twiga Taylor (11.8.05) and Elsie Taylor (12.5.06), who sadly lost their brave battles. I wanted to do something to show they're not forgotten.

Please, please give generously (26 miles is a long long way and I've only got little legs!), donate whatever you can so that families can continue to benefit from the many services BLISS provide.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: BLISS 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.

Please pass on the link to this website to anyone who would be sympathetic to this worthy cause as I'd really really like to exceed my fundraising target.

Please sponsor me!

Hugest thanks for your support.

Kelly
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Display Name Date Amount Tax Bonus  Comment
Sally Wheatley 07/05/2008 £10.00 n/a  
C Davies 07/05/2008 £125.00 n/a  
Joanna 21/04/2008 £25.00 n/a Well done!! 
Tim Whiting 21/04/2008 £150.00 n/a Congratulations -i see im second behind Richard ! 
Dave Wallace 21/04/2008 £25.00 £7.05 Fantastic - good cause. 
Emma, Steve, Lucy and Poppy 20/04/2008 £50.00 n/a Amazing time hats off to you!!! Whats next - New York?! 
Colin Bailey-Wood 18/04/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Exceptional performance for a good cause! 
Douglas Wright 18/04/2008 £20.00 £5.64  
Richard Benjamin 16/04/2008 £242.50 £68.40 You are wicked, one proud hubby. 
Total Orthodontics 16/04/2008 £100.00 n/a  
John Thurgood 15/04/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Well done Kelly & Billy!! 
Caron Bentley 14/04/2008 £20.00 £5.64 I think you should have made Jon do it too! 
Roberto & Elizabeth Bella 13/04/2008 £35.00 n/a Best of luck & well done! 
Sharon Burvill 12/04/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Well done and good luck ! Hope you have a really fun day ! 
Lesley, Jamie & Tom Ford 12/04/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Go for it Kelly! I'm sure you'll do brilliantly! Top tip: write your name on your t-shirt! 
Simon and Jane 12/04/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Good luck Kelly! The first 25 miles will be the worst! You're a heroine, and we'll be cheering you on. 
Bar Murray 11/04/2008 £20.00 n/a Well done Kelly. Look out for the masai! xxx 
Viv Cornwell 11/04/2008 £25.00 £7.05 Go girl! 
Kerry & Paul WM 09/04/2008 £20.00 n/a Well done Kelly & good luck. Much love, strength & good health to Billy, Derryn & Jon - we love you & Miss you loads! 
Aunty Kath uncle Terry 09/04/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Those legs were made for running!! Good Luck proud of you. 
BRIAN 09/04/2008 £20.00 £5.64 ALL THE BEST KELLY!! 
Jon Nadler 08/04/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Good luck! 
Charlie Perry 07/04/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Good luck, such a good cause 
Lesley Howe 04/04/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Good Luck! 
Ian J 04/04/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Righto. 
STEVE PEARCE 04/04/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Good luck, I get knackered watching just it!!!! 
Jamie 04/04/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Good Luck! 
Josh Tipple 04/04/2008 £10.00 £2.82 All the best Kelly. 
Daddy Rich 03/04/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Jah Bless! 
Diddly Di, Steve & Olie 03/04/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Thank you for all you are doing for this good cause 
Tessa 03/04/2008 £50.00 n/a Good Luck! 
Gary Tween 02/04/2008 £30.00 £8.46 Nice one Kelly...all the best 
Linda 02/04/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Good Luck, you are doing a grand job! 
Justian & Monica 02/04/2008 £30.00 £8.46 Good Luck!!  
Alpa 02/04/2008 £15.00 £4.23 Good luck and all the best. 
tracy mccabe 01/04/2008 £15.00 n/a Excellent cause, especially when considered Billy is the end result!! 
Greeny 01/04/2008 £50.00 £14.10 I'm looking for under 3 hours. 
Angela 01/04/2008 £10.00 n/a Billy os worth every penny, esp seeing Derryn's smile when she talks about him! xx 
Cath Jones 01/04/2008 £50.00 n/a What an inspiration and a brilliant cause. Billy looks gorgeous!!! 
Kirsty 31/03/2008 £5.00 n/a Good luck Kelly, we will be thinking of you all. x 
val and ken 31/03/2008 £30.00 £8.46 Good Luck Kelly were so proud of you  
David Pepper 25/03/2008 £30.00 £8.46 Good luck Kelly 
Nici, Mick, Grace and Joe Moran 22/03/2008 £30.00 £8.46 Good luck little legs we know you can do it !!!!!! 
angie 21/03/2008 £20.00 £5.64 thanks for Billy's life best wishes to Derryn & John 
wally timlett 19/03/2008 £20.00 £5.64 good Luck 
Paul, Steve, Rob and Dave 18/03/2008 £100.00 n/a Well done and good luck! 
Hazel & Martyn 17/03/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Well done Kelly & good luck 
Mike & Julie 16/03/2008 £35.00 £9.87 Go 4 it! U Can Do it! xxxx 
Poker Night 15/03/2008 £40.00 £11.28 Richard and Andy's winnings! 
Christian 12/03/2008 £25.00 £7.05 It‘ll be easy Kell. xxxxx 
Richard & Veryan 10/03/2008 £35.00 £9.87 Good luck! 
Farmer James 09/03/2008 £25.00 £7.05 THANK THE LORD FOR LYCRA 
Eileen Miller 07/03/2008 £26.00 £7.33 I'm so impressed and proud to know you! Best of luck. 
Hannah, Abi and Charlotte MEHARG 06/03/2008 £50.00 n/a you will shine like a sparkly star!!  
Kat Alexander 06/03/2008 £25.00 £7.05 Such a worthy cause and touching tribute to the Taylor girls. Good on you and best of luck xx 
Emma & Jeremy Latham 05/03/2008 £50.00 n/a What a wonderful girl you are! Run like the wind! Well no, maybe pace yourself! Good luck. x 
Clare and Dave 05/03/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Good luck - see you about mile 16 
Nancy 04/03/2008 £26.00 £7.33 We're getting up early to see you off - Matt says he'll help you with your hamstring stretches! 
Emma Jackson 04/03/2008 £26.00 £7.33 So you're really doing it?! I'm so proud of you my special friend. I'll be with you in spirit every step of the way. Love ya! Em (and gang) xxxx 
Robyn Schroeder 03/03/2008 £30.00 n/a You're amazing Kell Bell - we will be sending you all our love and smiles across the miles from Mosc 
Katie Block 03/03/2008 £20.00 n/a Great to hear from you. You're doing a wonderful thing. Love Katie, Richard, Josh & Amelie 
Sandy Robson 02/03/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Go girl! We'll be cheering you on on your fabulous challenge. Big Kiss xxxxx 
Lu and Andy Lucey 01/03/2008 £50.00 £14.10 I wish I had your stamina ! the very best of luck. 
Richard & Veryan 28/02/2008 £15.00 £4.23 Parents of Isabella (Little Crickets) - Wishing you the very best of luck for an excellent cause.  
Laura & Randolph 25/02/2008 £50.00 n/a Wonderful cause. Very proud of you! 
Kelly, Mark, Theodora and Honey 25/02/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Good Luck  
Jo Munro 21/02/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Good luck - remember the vaseline and hope you aren't forced to do a pit stop!! 
Christine and George 20/02/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Good luck Kelly, from friends of Mum and Dad,s 
Sally Bird 19/02/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Good Luck, from Derryn, Jon and Billy's friend.  
Lynn Green 18/02/2008 £25.00 £7.05 Good luck, may be next year I will join you!!! 
Bruna Bonafe 18/02/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Well done Kelly and good luck! x 
Nick and Niki 15/02/2008 £60.00 £16.92 Good Luck Kelly. Lots of love n fishes ! 
tom gorman 14/02/2008 £500.00 n/a I will be following closely behind 
Bob & Margaret Webb 11/02/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Good Luck 
Celia Taylor 10/02/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Good luck Kelly - what a wonderful thing to do. 
L Fisher 09/02/2008 £20.00 £5.64 xxxxx 
Julia Irvine 08/02/2008 £100.00 £28.21 Good luck !!!! J P M and S xxxx 
Maria and James 08/02/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Great cause, best of luck! Love Maria, James and baby Kieran (Billy's NBF) 
Renee Caffyn 07/02/2008 £5.00 £1.41 Great cause, all the best from Ren, Wayne and Ellison xXx 
Jane Knight 07/02/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Good luck - lots of training! 
Denisa 07/02/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Good Luck!! 
Derryn, Jon & Billy xxx 07/02/2008 £100.00 £28.21 A fantastic cause and good luck. Love D, J & B xxx 
Mel and Nick 06/02/2008 £100.00 £28.21 We are SO proud of you, and your everlasting support. xxx 
Fi 05/02/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Rather you than me, I wish you loads of luck! 
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*Total donated online: £3,500.50
Amount raised offline: £2,260.00
Gift Aid plus supplement: £574.11
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