lesley davey is fundraising for The Jane Goodall Institute

lesley davey's Fundraising Page

Flora London Marathon 2009

on 26/04/2009

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Team members:

Lesley and Dave (the chimp)

Raising money for

The Jane Goodall Institute

Charity Registration No. 327858

The Jane Goodall Institute runs several sanctuaries in Africa for orphan chimpanzees, victims of habitat destruction and the bushmeat trade. Through our global education programme, 'Roots & Shoots', young people are encouraged to take positive action to secure the continued survival of the planet. In Africa, we provide training in sustainable land use, tree nurseries, primary healthcare, family planning, AIDS education, water projects, scholarships for girls and micro-credit schemes for women.

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Raised: 140%

Target: £2,000.00
Raised so far: £2,808.00

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Update as at 27 April --- we did it !! Not a great time -- 5 hours 25 mins -- but a combination of my back issues and the heat ( where did that sun come from) .. meant it was not my greatest run. Dave the chimp wore his headgear ( very hot) at the start and finish as well as the rest of it --- and got on TV as we crossed the line. It went very fast -- and its a great occasion. I cant move this morning -- my quads are a particular issue but boy did last nights bubbly taste good !

Thanks to you all - we passed our target and raised 2500 pounds - fantatsic everyone thank you.

I would encourage every one to do it -- once !

love Lesleyxxxx

Update as of april 24th ---- well it was all going well until the fatal morning of april 16th -- when i woke up unable to bend down! and in pain etc etc. So ---- I have a lower back issue --- not caused by anything specific apart probably for the continual road pounding over the last 3 months. Various physios, osteopaths later etc -- and its a bit better -- and am still tyring to start on sunday -- juts dont know if i can do it due to the back pain -- so i ll let you all know. Dave the chimp is running regardless and I will do my best to too - knowing that you have all been so brilliant in supporting us and Jane

will update you on sunday - please keep fingers crossed

L xxx .

Yep its me -- and my "trainer" Keith -- who won't be doing the run on the big day -- but who has suffered (me) on the long weekend slogs... as I've been trying (and I mean trying!) to extend my distances so as to have some hope of getting around before they re-open the roads that day!

I am doing this for the Jane Goodall Institute -- of which I am a UK trustee -- who are working hard to prevent the extinction of chimps through conservation, education and research. It's a great cause and anything you can donate to sponsor me would be really appreciated. I am to be accompanied on the day by an old friend... probably dressed as a chimp! -- and he's a proper marathon runner (Dave from Jburg for those of you who know him). I am hoping the outfit will slow him down???

I'll keep this page updated -- so far I can struggle c 30km... which is not exactly the 42k required -- and let's just say that if a "runners high" exists -- well I haven't found it yet and I rather prefer being a couch potato! This training has made our Mount Killy climb of 5 years ago feel rather easy (though I might not have said that at the time!). I have now done one 35km ( april 5th) -- and in the Eastbourne sun it nearly killed me -- and thats the longest i do now pre the main event -- thank god for "tapering" ie running less and eating carbs from now on in -- might not be the way to interpret the books but it seems to be what they are saying -- so "merely" a 21km next weekend then -- and Keith for one is celebrating as his knee has nearly given out.!

Please help if you can - we'd really appreciate it.

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	Hi Lesley - well done, a magnficent performance! Sorry this donation is late, but it comes with all good wishes and admiration. Martin Donation by Martin Edge 07/07/09	£25.00
	Better late than never. Well done again, am so impressed!! Donation by Gemma Hirst 11/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Brilliant. Well done!!! Donation by Tom 19/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	well done. am so impressed Donation by daisy goodwin 08/05/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Better late than never! Donation by Mike Preston 03/05/09	£50.00
	well done! proof of mind over matter if ever there was a need! Donation by Alexandra 28/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Donation by Marcella & Fletcher 28/04/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Good luck - fingers crossed that your back is OK and that you can start (and finish!) If not - maybe Keith should enter instead! Donation by Jill 25/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	I DO hope that the back is OK on the day - your charity is wonderful - good luck! Donation by John Collier 24/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	You go girl! I'm impressed. Simon & I will watch out for you . Donation by Rhian 23/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Laurel Herman 22/04/09	£10.00
	Good Luck! You really worked very hard for this Donation by MELI SAHITI 20/04/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good Luck, Not long to go, just keep on running Donation by Karen Skelton 20/04/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Go Gal Go even if you have to hop Donation by Nina Johnson-Bennett 20/04/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Well done L (and Keith during all the training)!!!! What an excellent effort and Wil and I will be thinking of you on the day x x Donation by Lisa and Wil 20/04/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Good luck Lesley Donation by Kate P 20/04/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Hope the chimp drags you through the finishing line in one piece. Best of luck. Donation by Torie LB 16/04/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	It's Keith I feel sorry for..... Donation by Andrew Flatt 16/04/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Go for it! Donation by Nick Davenport 14/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	I hope the chimps will appreciate the effort you are putting in! Hope it goes well. Donation by Jon Risby 13/04/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good Luck, hope the training is going well Donation by Dianne Livingstone - Spice 13/04/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	You are clearly mad given your penchant for the couch......but we are very much in awe. Good luck xx Donation by Paul, Zoe & Edward 12/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good Luck-no doubt Keith will have something appropriate to welcome you at the finish Donation by Clive & Eileen 10/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	You go girl - glad it's not me! Donation by Margi Simmons 08/04/09	£25.00
	Pray to the God Nike that your trainers hold out, that your stamina prevails and that your faith remains in tact throughout.... You go girl :O) Donation by Kaz & John 07/04/09	£25.00
	We're right behind you!!! Donation by Kate and Sarah 06/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	I know you can be a finisher on the day given how strong you are at the end of our training runs. Donation by Keith Robinson 05/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	good luck, I'd have given you the donation without having to run the race! Donation by Charles Barnett 03/04/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	rather you than me LD! Donation by PW 02/04/09	£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
	I'll be thinking of you....... Donation by Marina Spence 02/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£1,680.00
Offline donations:	£1,128.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£370.90

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