Harald Ludwigsen is fundraising for Breast Cancer Haven

Luddy's Ironman Germany 09 Challenge

Ironman Germany 2009

on 05/07/2009

almost there!

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Réagan Ludwigsen

Raising money for

Breast Cancer Haven

Charity Registration No. 1061726

More than 45,500 - that’s around 1 in 9 women - are diagnosed with breast cancer every year in the UK. Diagnosis and treatment can have a huge emotional and physical impact on a woman and her family. As well as physical symptoms such as pain, nausea and hair loss, people often experience feelings of shock, fear and anxiety. Breast Cancer Haven is a registered charity providing support services to help them cope. Tailored to an individual’s needs and medical treatment, the charity’s programme of care focuses on the whole person – to help them feel better physically and emotionally and live a healthier life. There are 3 Havens - in London, Hereford and Leeds where Visitors can come and benefit from the expertise of our specialist nurses, therapists and counsellors and also from meeting others going through a similar experience. People who can’t get to a Haven can call our clinical specialists and counsellors or get information from our website. In addition, our DVD/CD and online support package called Breast Cancer Haven at Home is available from January 2009. Breast Cancer Haven’s services are free of charge and available to anyone who has been affected by breast cancer and those close to them. In the absence of any government funding, the charity is dependent on charitable donations and fundraising events to continue delivering this vital service.

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Harald Ludwigsen

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Raised: 106%

Target: £2,000.00
Raised so far: £2,123.00

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My story

Dear Sponsor

Ironman: a 2.4 mile (3.9 km) swim, 112 mile (180 km) bike, and 26.2 mile (42.2 km) marathon run. All in one go and a cut-off time of 16 hours.

Sounds scary, doesn't it?

This summer I am attempting to finish the Ironman Germany in Frankfurt in order to raise more money for the Breast Cancer Haven as they continue to provide fantastic help to my wife Réagan. They have been incredibly supportive to help her cope with fighting breast cancer. We are both very grateful to The Haven for the continued opportunity to make use of the wonderful complimentary therapies and support systems for the past years. Therefore, I would like to continue doing my share in making it possible for others to use this Charity, by aiming to complete a full Ironman.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Breast Cancer Haven will receive your money faster and, if you are a taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

Many thanks for your support.

Reagan and Harald Ludwigsen

So please sponsor me now!
Update: (15 June 2009)

A great big 21 mile run along the Thames to Richmond Park and back. Réagan cycled next to me and passed on food & water. My confidence was given a boost at the end, as I realized that all the training has been paying off and I still felt fairly strong at the end of the run. :-D

Update: (14 June 2009)

The warm weather has been brilliant for training. One more hard week ending with London to Brighton (and back) next Sunday then I will start to taper. Almost there!!!

Update (9 June 2009)

Less than 30 days to go! The Marshman (Half Ironman Distance) triathlon was a real test of character with ice cold water in the swim, torrential rain and hail during the bike and some stomach problems during the run. However I managed to finish under 6 hours but it surely reminded me that triathlon is not a walk in the park. A couple of weeks later I pushed myself a bit further in the Chiltern 100 cycle: 107 miles through the Chiltern hills. With 2500 m elevation and 21 hills on the way I was again tested to my limits and kept reminding myself that the elevation in Frankfurt will only be 1000 meters over the same distance.

Last stop will be the London to Brighton cycle, maybe even a cycle back. We will see. Trying to get more swimming in at the moment, the open water lake is getting warmer and cycling to school twice a week keeps adding on the cycling miles.

Thanks for all those that have sponsored me over the past weeks, keep those pounds coming and we can crack the £ 1000 mark soon. You guys are stars!

Update (14 May 2009)

I am amazed how much money has come in already, thanks so much everybody for your donations! This is really motivating for me and keeps me going when the going gets tough.

Richmond Half Marathon was a pleasure, running with Ian, Dieter and Andy (all much faster than me). Finished under 1.43 which is another improvement and was very happy about the result having cycled 100 miles the day before.

Next Stop: Marshman Half Ironman in Kent. I will attempt half an Ironman distance to gauge my fitness and see how my training is doing. This better turns out well as I don't have much time to do much more :-). 6 Weeks to go .....

Update: (5 May 2009)
Training is going well, the days are getting warmer and I have successfully completed a cycling race and the season's first sprint triathlon in which I practised my transitions. More long runs and rides are needed but I am positive and looking forward to the many challenges on the way.

Next stop: Richmond Half Marathon 10 May 09 (not racing, just another training run)

	JHGS staff and students Donation by Harald Ludwigsen 04/10/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Well done Harry, we are proud of you Donation by Francois Murphy 11/08/09	£45.00
	Well done and good luck reaching your total. Donation by Christopher Thornton-Wood 15/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well Done Mr Ludwigsen. Donation by robbie mahy and family 07/07/09	£20.00
	Mr. Ludwigsen you did it!! Great race & fantastic time. Pleasure cheering you on. Your support team Moni, Sarah & Angela Donation by Angela 07/07/09	£30.00
	Woohoo, superhuman! Massive congratulations Harry, just amazing x Donation by Fiona C 06/07/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Well done Harry - tracked you yesterday - couldn't believe how fast you were going! Donation by Neil and Katie 06/07/09	£40.00
	Fantastic effort Harald you really are a star! Hoping to see you next week!!! Donation by Alison and Mark Ashwell 05/07/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	We pray that God will give you the strength to complete the race in good time. Best of luck. Pappa, Mamma,Fred, Michelle, Miceala and Nadine. Donation by Ernest Booysen 05/07/09	£40.00
	Hallo Harald, ich drücke euch die Daumen! Keep on runnin`! Donation by Daniela Baum 04/07/09	£20.00
	You'd better pack the armbands for the swim and the stabilisers for the bike, just in case. Good luck Ironlud! Donation by Andrew Weekes 03/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck and I will be thinking of you as I sweat away on my rather shorter bike ride in Wantage somewhere... Donation by Dom Williams 03/07/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	I know you can do this Luddy! Good luck and I hope all goes well Donation by Andy Wilkins 02/07/09	£15.00
	Wow, what a feat! With our very, very best wishes. We are all routing for you. Sam, Jack, Sue and Maurice Fryer. Viel Glueck! Donation by sue fryer 02/07/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good luck with every part of the race, you have worked so hard for this remember to enjoy it! We will be thinking of you. love lIZ & gEOFF Donation by Lizzy 02/07/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Good luck sir! Donation by Joshua Williams 8c 02/07/09	£5.00
	Go team! You're both amazing. Good luck for the big day! Donation by taryn & matteo 01/07/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Well done both of you for all the dedication & hard training you've put in. Go Harry, go - you're awesome!! Donation by Melanie Dolan 01/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Lots of luck - enjoy it (if that's possible) - we'll be tracking you! Donation by Catherine Openshaw 01/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Wishing you Lots & Lots of Luck! With Love from, B. Donation by B.R. Davies 01/07/09	£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
	Your courage and strength is inspirational, both of you..best of luck Harry love mandie and Steve x Donation by Mandie and Steve Holmes x 30/06/09	£30.00
	Go Harry go!!! It's amazing what you both do. I haven't donated much, but I hope it shows a little support anyway! Good luck Harry!!! Donation by Verena Wagner 30/06/09	£10.00
	Donation by Anonymous 29/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	All of the best Harry - Good Luck Donation by Mags English (Maryke's mom) 29/06/09	£10.00
	Go Harry go!! Donation by Susan-Jane Taljaard 28/06/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Hope it all goes well! lots of love to you both xxx Donation by deb,steve and amelia 27/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck. Donation by Karen van wyk 27/06/09	£10.00
	Harry, zeig uns, was für ein Mann in Dir steckt! Viiiiiel Glück. Siegrid und Christian Donation by Siegrid Anneken 26/06/09	£35.00
	The best of luck harald and love to Reagan! Lise x Donation by LISE TRATT, RMH 26/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Hey Running Buddy. Der Weg ist das Ziel und Du hast es schon erreicht mit Deinem Training. Hopp Harry!! Donation by Lili & Didi 25/06/09	£88.00 + £24.82 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£2,073.00
Offline donations:	£50.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£469.05

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