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My story

 
Thank you for visiting my fundraising page. Please continue to dig deep and sponsor me online.

At the grand age of 40 this was my first (and probably my last!) marathon so my goals were: just to cross the finishing line, to raise some money for Leukaemia Research. Oh yes, and to have fun!.

My dad, Mick Stratford was diagnosed at the age of 65 with acute myeloid leukaemia. He underwent chemotherapy as part of a research trial and was fortunate to acheive a remission and good health for a while. We subsequently had two and a half years of real quality time as a family. Without the chemotherapy we would not have had that time. Running the marathon and raising some money is my way of making a tiny contribution to the developments in Leukaemia Research.

I am pleased, proud and incredibly relieved to report that I completed the course in 4hrs 57min 5 seconds (chip timing), coming in at 3712th of 4406 completing runners (there were many more running as relay teams). As you can see from the photo, I didn't find it a stroll in the park!

To date, the total funds raised will exceed £3000 once gift aid is addd. Knowing that every mile was bringing in over £100 kept me going. A huge thank you to all those who have already sponsored me. Those who still wish to do so can still donate through this site.It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Leukaemia Research Fund will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you. Many thanks for your support. Mandy

Donation by Anonymous 19/07/05  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Lang may yer lum reek, the pair o' ye Donation by Alan Rodger 15/06/05  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Erica & Gary Bacon 12/06/05  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by Frank Saran 07/06/05  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by Margaret Moody 07/06/05  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous 04/06/05  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done, Mandy Donation by Anonymous 01/06/05  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

In return for Mike's sponsorship of my run in aid of Rays of Hope for children with cancer Donation by Mark Gaze 31/05/05  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Hi Mandy Sponsorship from my family and myself, I believe Andy will be sponsoring you separately Donation by Anonymous 30/05/05  

£100.00

Good Luck! Donation by Anonymous 28/05/05  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous 26/05/05  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

good luck in your run Mandy, I admire your spirit! Donation by marie patchett 25/05/05  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Bonus available for coming first (or second) Donation by Mary & Colin Saunderson 25/05/05  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

I will be with you every step of the way and am very pround of you Donation by Stephie 25/05/05  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Mandy - a marathon that's real class - hope it goes well.....Alan Donation by Alan Powell 24/05/05  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Well done! Congrats on your hard work! Donation by Chris Dawson @ ECH 24/05/05  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Micheal next time ! Donation by Robin Hunter 24/05/05  

£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid

Good Luck for a successful run in memory of your father and Michael to stay off the drink! Donation by john Glees 23/05/05  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by David Neal 21/05/05  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by sue kennedy 20/05/05  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous 19/05/05  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Geoff Lambert 19/05/05  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good for you Mandy - hope the run goes well. Love SALLY Donation by Sally Standley 19/05/05  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by David Hurman 19/05/05  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Have a good race Donation by Rob Thomas 19/05/05  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

good luck - celebrate in style Donation by margaret 19/05/05  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by Belinda Leadbetter 19/05/05  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Donation by gwyneth stafford 17/05/05  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good Luck! Donation by Anonymous 17/05/05  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Alan McKenzie 17/05/05  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
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* Total raised online: £1,191.00
  Offline donations: £1,849.00
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £293.62

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