Raised: 218%
Target: £1,500.00
Raised so far: £3,264.00
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My story

 

Hello!

Thank you for taking the time to visit my fundraising page!

Yes, on the 26th April this year I really am going to run the London Marathon!  Having worked at the marathon last year I saw all shapes and sizes taking part in this awesome event which inspired me to sign up for my turn!  With my rigorous training schedule now in full swing I am hanging on to those threads of inspiration and trying not to be overwhelmed by the sheer size of the challenge ahead!

The experience so far has been mixed - as a non-runner, the training has been pretty prickly; painful joints, aching all over, a dodgy stomach and flagging social life! I was so embarrassed by how hard I was visibly finding it that I'd slow right down when other joggers were in sight and pretend I was out for a speedy walk!  A few weekends ago I completed the Brigthon half marathon to mark half way through my training schedule - managed to run in a really good time but the thought of doing double the distance is not filling me with joy right now!

However, the once monotonous, heavy and exhausting experience is now starting to feel way more natural and although I remain daunted by the challenge ahead I am growing keener for the final few weeks of the training schedule... Fingers crossed my recent tequila fuelled trip to Mexico hasn't done me too much damage, oops!

The biggest plus side of doing this is that I will be running for the Lord's Taverners Charity.  My target sum of £1500  will enable me to fund a multi-sports wheelchair for a young person with physical disabilites to enjoy their chosen sport.

I know you must get lots of requests to fund all kinds of good causes, as I do.  Nonetheless I would really appreciate any support that you can offer for this very worthwhile cause.  Your support will spur me on to the finsh line when my knees  and ratio of toes to toe-nails won't!

Thank you!

xxxxx Katie xxxxxx

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See you there for the "sprint" finish!! xx Donation by Alex Coulson 22/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

well done you are wonderful and have a nice drink at the pub to cool you down after the race and will cheer for you and you can do it Donation by anna de a 15/04/09  

£5.00

Godmotherly pride for a gorgeous godaughter. And such a good cause! Donation by Gilly 10/04/09  

£52.00 + £14.67 Gift Aid

wow Katie, i think its fantastic what your doing! GO 4 it! good luck! x x x Donation by charlotte middleton from making waves 08/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck darling!....you can do it! Donation by Auntie Lee 05/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Very very impressed! good luck xx Donation by Amabel 31/03/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

As per promise, matching funds for going through 1,500.00. A very big CONGRATULATIONS Donation by Matching Funds 31/03/09  

£1,500.00

Good luck xxxx Donation by Amelia Griffiths 31/03/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

good luck katie rumours tell me that you will make it! Donation by sue hume 31/03/09  

£20.00

Good luck KT, what a great cause! x Donation by anonymous 30/03/09  

£101.00 + £28.49 Gift Aid

Good Good Luck lovely - I know you will do fantastically! Will be there cheering you on : ) XXX Donation by Em 30/03/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Haze & Caz 30/03/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

From everyone who came to the fundraiser last week - we each raised a whopping £400 , AWESOME effort- so pleased with the success! THANK YOU! Donation by FUNDRAISING EVENING 30/03/09  

£400.00

Nice one! Donation by George 26/03/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Yes! You must both be mad, but very much admire what you are doing. Good Luck. Donation by Tish Fildes 20/03/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good Luck! Looking fwd to some more long runs together soon! We must both be mad...xxx Donation by Pops 16/03/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Off you go! May this be the start of something really fun - okay, maybe not fun, but slimming at least :) May the aches and pains be forgettable!!! Donation by Michaela Jones 12/03/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck! Donation by Liz W 12/03/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

I suggest you take the Sat Nav, it's easy to run the wrong way! Good luck and much love, C xx Donation by Chris Thornton 11/03/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good Luck! Donation by Beverley B. 09/03/09  

£35.00 + £9.87 Gift Aid

You are such a star for doing this - so impressive. I'll be there to cheer you on (or v near by in a pub with your bro!!) Donation by Lucy locket (stick it in your pocket ) 04/03/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

What a star you are! Best of luck, Katie. Donation by Jenny H 03/03/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Maybe sing while you run? Donation by Lowell 03/03/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck! We'll be there cheering you on. Donation by Peter & Avril 01/03/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Next stop. The Olympics!!! Donation by Ron 27/02/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

good luck and good shoes! Donation by Ru & K 25/02/09  

£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid

Good luck, Kate. Pedicure can wait! Donation by Vicki Stainow 25/02/09  

£25.00

Take good care of yourself while doing us proud! Donation by Anonymous 21/02/09  

£250.00

Hugely proud of you. woof wag and wiggle xxx Donation by Boris 16/02/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

good luck Kate you can do it - you're a natural! Donation by nigel brindley 16/02/09  

£25.00
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