Raised: 118%
Target: £1,000.00
Raised so far: £1,175.00
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My story

 
Well - I DID IT! Thanks for your support. Everyone. £2 or £20 has made a huge difference to the Alzheimer's Society and really helped me carry on over the 13.1 miles. It took me 3 hours 5 minutes and I ran the whole way! I can't walk now and I'm about to lose two toenails (mmm nice) but it was a fantastic day and I had a brilliant time.

I'm still taking donations even though I'm over the "target" - photos are to come!
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Thank you so much for all the generous donations made so far - Almost at the target of £1000 (although I'll be accepting more if it goes over that amount!)
Your donation will make a huge impact to the Alzheimer's Society and will inspire me to run that little bit faster on Sunday. Thanks. xxx

What have I done...?!

I've finally got confirmation from the Alzheimer's Society that yes, I AM DOING THE GREAT NORTH RUN 2009.

A half marathon. 13 miles. Possibly one of the craziest ideas ever. As you know, I'm hardly the fittest person in the world, but I'm 100% willing to give this a shot to raise as much money as possible. (besides, I've already paid my registration fee... I'm not giving that up without a fight...)

Now for the serious bit:
The Alzheimer's Society is a charity that helps care for people with dementia, funding help for families affected by the burden of caring for a relative, rasing awareness of the disease, as well as attempting to find a cure. I've chosen to support this charity because my grandad has Alzheimer's Disease - it's really difficult to see someone who was once so funny and witty retract into himself and forget his surroundings, and I'm keen to further the work of this charity so that perhaps in a few years time the disease will be cured completely.
(for more information, have a browse: http://www.alzheimers.org.uk)

So all I need now is YOUR help. 10 pence or 10 pounds; any donation is much appreciated (especially considering just how much work I have to do to get in shape for this race!)

18th July - Just been to see my Grandad - I've put a photo of him up if you're interested! He's in good spirits, but it's good to go and see him to remind me why I'm putting myself through this running torture! (although, it's not too bad at the moment...) I'm about to hit the 1 hour milestone, I'm running 50 minutes this afternoon, 55 tomorrow, and 1 hour on Tuesday. So I'm ahead of schedule. Thanks for the continued support.
I'm also singing at my grandad's nursing home in a few weeks and I'm donating the fee to my justgiving page - singing gigs AND charity money! What a combo.
Oh, and I've almost lost two stone. Not that that's the reason I'm doing this, but it's an added bonus!

7th July - Thank you again for your continued support. I'm writing to the local papers as we speak so hopefully I'll get a spazzy picture of myself in print to promote my cause. The running is going brilliantly - I never thought someone who almost died doing the 800m at school would actually enjoy pounding the pavement. (oi oi...) The running shoes are comfy, and I've got some shorts as well! I'm increasing my time by 6 minutes a day and I've got over the psychological "i must stop" hurdles that seemed to occur every 10 mins or so!

11th April - Thanks so much for all the donations so far - I've crossed the £100 mark which is fantastic, but please keep the donations coming! I've been doing a lot of swimming this week to improve my fitness levels. I've also just replaced my running shoes so they don't damage my knees. Going well thus far!



Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Alzheimer's Society 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.

FML Donation by Mark McCloskey 31/10/09  

£15.00

Well done Mel, just goes to show that duds can do amazing things! Maybe it'll be my turn next year! Donation by Phillip Taylor 15/10/09  

£5.00

Well, after months of good intentions I finally got round to donating! Congratulations again - woot! xxx Donation by Theresa 25/09/09  

£30.00

Congratulations - I'm in awe! xxx Donation by Penny Grant 24/09/09  

Well done Mel! Take your Mum next time!!!! Donation by Alison Mizzi 24/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

camooooooooooooooooooon! Donation by Oliver Brennan 20/09/09  

£25.00

Good Luck Mel! You can do it - just think of mrs givings all the way! xxxxxxxxxxx Donation by Catherine Hall 20/09/09  

£8.00 + £2.26 Gift Aid

Hey, goooooood luck. Hope it all goes well. xxx Donation by Fi 19/09/09  

£30.00

good luck tomorrow dud! xxx Donation by Christina Marroni 19/09/09  

Good luck from the Livesley family Donation by David, Diane and Catherine Livesley 18/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

All the best Mel - enjoy the achievement. Love from the Kirk family (Hatherop Castle School) Donation by Yvette Kirk 18/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done!!! wonderful cause. S x Donation by Sara Parry 17/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Hope you reach your target - have a good term! Donation by Valerie Baker 17/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Liz Sutton-Smith 17/09/09  

£10.00

Well done for running Mel, I always hated running. Will be thinking of you, good luck! Lucy x Donation by Lucy Elias 17/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck Mel! It's a great cause. Donation by Adam Withnall 16/09/09  

£10.00

Good Luck Donation by Emily Hearn 15/09/09  

£25.00

Well done deskie! Guess you're not such a dud after all! xxxx Donation by Lucy Smirthwaite 15/09/09  

Can't actually believe this is happening...here's my donation (plus a pint when we're back in manc) Hope it goes well! x Donation by Captain Jack Sparrow 14/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck! Mp3 thing is a great idea. I send something over... Donation by Chris Roe 14/09/09  

£5.00

Really good luck Mel! My grandad had Alzheimer's too, you really are running for a brilliant charity. Will be thinking of you! Donation by Laura Jones 14/09/09  

£2.50

I still remember hiding in the bushes during cross country with you at primary school! What a brilliant thing to do for a great charity, Good Luck xxx Donation by Maud Ryder-Scott 14/09/09  

£5.00

Good Luck! (If I had the music i would send you Biork's "It's Ooh, So Quiet!") Donation by Katie Prior 14/09/09  

£2.00

My Grandma has Alzheimers so I know just how worthy this cause is. Remember the spicegirls whilst your running!cringe! Donation by Alexi Lloyd 14/09/09  

£2.00

all the best mate! you've been working so hard i know you'll do great. xox Donation by lauren 10/09/09  

£10.00

Giving you this money means you have to add 'Hotel' & 'A Milli' to your jogging playlist.. Mwa ha ha HAAA. Donation by Ellie Trotman 04/09/09  

£10.00

Donation by CSG 02/09/09  

Go Mel go! X Donation by Jamie Furminger 18/08/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Mel - you impress me. Best of luck for the day! Donation by Liv 13/08/09  

£5.00

yayy :) good luck mel! x x x Donation by Melissa Kratschmayr 10/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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