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Target: £2,000.00
Raised so far: £3,218.00
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My story

 

Hello everyone

Well, I'm really pleased to say that we both completed the London Marathon yesterday. It was tough as it was such a hot day, but we  made it. Andrew finished in 4.12  and I obviously allowed him a head start and came in at 4.43. We're both happy with our times though we didn't quite achieve our targets, but it's easy to set a target when sitting at home in comfort, then quite something else to deliver that at your first marathon!

It was an amazing day, and has only really just sunk in. The support from the crowds was incredible, and without the people thrusting Jelly Babies and mini Mars Bars at us in the last couple of miles I doubt we'd have made it. We were lucky enough that we had people to support us in the crowd, so thanks a million to my mum and dad, Clare, Laurie, Verna for their support and Doug for the much needed beer at the end! Luckily I managed to see them at the two places they watched and they even managed to take an action shot.

We couldn't have done all of this without you and your amazing sponsorship. We've now more than doubled our original target, as with this site and other fundraising we have made over £3500 for the Breast Unit at Derby Hospital. You've been brilliant - from individual sponsors, to cake bakers, coffee makers, and those of you who got blisters from the marathon bowling session! All of your contributions will make such a difference.

Hope to see you all soon - we might be walking more normally again then!

Thanks for your support. Clare and Andrew


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Congratulations! You should be really proud of yourself. Donation by kate 26/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Better late than never - well done guys! Donation by Jen, Matt & Ruby 09/05/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Congratulations from Betty,Michael P and Uncle Richard Donation by Betty 04/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done Donation by Liz 30/04/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Well done both! Especially Andrew as his legs are half the length of most peoples :) Donation by Tris 28/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done Donation by Dave Hallack 27/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Money raised from the bowling evening! Thanks everyone for such a great night and your amazing support! Donation by Clare Labram 27/04/09  

£1,228.00

Clareybell and Mr Watson Well done! You are amazing. All our love xxx Donation by Tripod 27/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Watching marathon while eating cold kebab!! We're proud of you guys good eggs!! Donation by Rob, Ruth, Lauren & Bonce 26/04/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Watching it on TV now, fantastic effort both of you Donation by The Boy (Paul C) 26/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck on the run Donation by Krizta/Patrick 25/04/09  

£15.00

Donation by Micky & Ian 24/04/09  

£15.00

Bassets Jelly Babies are a good source of energy,they taste better than the energy bars as well. You also get to bite their little heads off! Donation by Scott MacLennan 23/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Didnt think i sponsored you enough the first time so i am dipping into my pocket again, good luck to the both of you... Donation by Andy Armstrong (TEC) 22/04/09  

£12.00 + £3.38 Gift Aid

All the best for your run - total respect!!! Donation by Heather Greenan 22/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

make sure you throw your empty water bottles in the bin and not on the floor like everyone else! Donation by sean and anjie 22/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Was gonna give £1 per mile you complete but £2 wont go very far. Lol (Good Luck) Donation by Neil Clifton 22/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Donation by Mick Hughes 21/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

breath... Donation by Alan Hayden 20/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Donation by Pete Foley 20/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

i thought they were called snickers-in london or anywhere Donation by gary hall 16/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

For the pain, George Donation by Zonia 16/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

I never did find all that cash in the beer pumps at the princess, if i did you'd be getting a much larger donation - Good luck I'm proud of you!! Donation by Robby Waddell 07/04/09  

£33.00

Good luck to you both, i wish I was doing it again x Donation by Jen Edmondson 07/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Don't know you personally but you look as tho you can achieve this! Run for Mum - good luck Donation by Margot Underwood 06/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Your efforts DWARF all that the g20 can achieve. Looking forward to seeing you in re-runs of fraggle rock. Donation by Steve Ferris 01/04/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

good luck to the box mover and the shirt folder Donation by Joe Spinks 30/03/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Clare, you look terrible on that photo. Donation by Neil Cross 30/03/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Good to luck to both of you - I will look out for you on TV. Donation by Simon Ward 29/03/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck Donation by Carol Wetton 28/03/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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