Raised: 155%
Target: £1,500.00
Raised so far: £2,323.20
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My story

 

Thank you for visiting my fundraising page.

In January this year, a very close family friend lost his life to cancer. He had only been diagnosed in December. Until a few weeks before the diagnosis, he appeared to be a fit and healthy man in his fifties with years ahead of him. Instead, this frightening disease has left his wife and two children, and all those who knew him, bereft.

Nowadays, one in three people are diagnosed with some form of cancer during their life time, and most of us are indirectly affected by a family or friend's diagnosis. Bob's tragic death, as well as other losses suffered by those close to me over the last few years, has made me determined to raise awareness of this disease and to raise as much money as possible for a cancer charity.

I will be running the London marathon for a small cancer charity called Tenovus. It carries out vital research into the causes of cancer and its scientists have been responsible for the development of drugs which are now used worldwide to treat breast and prostate cancer. In addition to its ground breaking research, it has built a system of cancer support services, including a freephone cancer support line, online nurse support as well as access to counselling and oncology nurse specialists. It is also setting up local cancer support centres to offer services such as individual and family counselling and bereavement support and it is launching mobile cancer units which will deliver chemotherapy, emotional and practical support, and will run cancer education and awareness programmes. You can find out more about this charity at: www.tenovus.com.

I will be running in Bob's memory on the big day (26 April) and as I attempt to tackle the 26.2 miles, it will help to know that money is being raised for a great cause. Any donation, however small, will make a difference.

Thank you very much for your support.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Tenovus gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

So please sponsor me now!

Well done! you must take after your mum, ha, ha! Donation by Helen and Doug 07/05/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Well done Donation by Roger & Mary Mitchell 01/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

saw the pix on Sue's mobile, what a star you are! Donation by Judith Warren 01/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Hope you are enjoying putting your feet up now! Donation by James Darbyshire 29/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Hope your feet are not too sore. Donation by Janet & David Horton 27/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Fabulous results I am sooooo impressed Donation by Bridget Duckworth 26/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Thank you for doing this in Bob`s memory!! Donation by Linda (Bergen, Norway) 26/04/09  

£10.00

Best of luck! Donation by Michael Dennison 26/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

See you at the Edinburgh Marathon next??!! Donation by Ian and Linda 25/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Go for it girl! Donation by The Fozzies 25/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good Luck! Donation by Will Turnbull 24/04/09  

£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid

You're going to make it look easy!!x Donation by Chlo 24/04/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Good luck Lauren. Let's hope it rains! Donation by Shrib 24/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Best of luck Lauren. Donation by The Brophys 23/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

All the best of luck - I considered trying to build in a ratchet to the amount based on distance completed but it would be irrelevant. Donation by Tim Wright 23/04/09  

£52.00 + £14.67 Gift Aid

Good Luck, Bob would be proud. Donation by Arc Design Assoc 23/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Great cause. Go for it Lauren!! Donation by Don Goller 23/04/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Good luck!! See you in the beer garden afterwards..... Donation by Jared 22/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

best of luck Lauren Donation by Martin 21/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Best of luck. Keep running and have a great time! Donation by Kay & Mike 20/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

For Bob & good luck! Donation by LAP Architects 20/04/09  

£40.00

For Bob!! Donation by John Hargreaves 19/04/09  

£20.00

Good luck sweet pea, will be cheering you on from the sidelines! Donation by Germaine 17/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

For Robert Donation by Peter & Sandy 14/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck, i know you'll be fine! Donation by Hannah Wilcox 14/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck!!! x Donation by Jonny 10/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

...run Forest ruuuun... you're a star. will be looking out for your beautiful self on tv (give us a wave) x Donation by Sissy 10/04/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck Lauren! X Donation by Faye and David 09/04/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck - it's emotional Donation by Carl Dickinson 02/04/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Hi Lauren I work with Nic & think what u r doing is great so here's 2 u seeing the finishing line & raising as much money as u can! x x . Donation by Michelle Basson 01/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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