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COUCH POTATO, CHOCOHOLIC, CHAIN SMOKING, TELLY ADDICT who HAS JUST COMPLETED THE LONDON MARATHON!!!


OK so it took me 6hrs 42 minutes, but the journey has been unforgettable and I plan to carry on running to raise funds for and awareness of NCH so please carry on supporting me.

A BIG THANK YOU to everyone who has supported me, both financially by donating to NCH, and those of you who have given me practical support, words of encouragement and helped to make the journey easier and more enjoyable.  You know who you are and I won't embarrass you by naming you individually.

As I have previously said I intend to carry on working on behalf of NCH as long as they'll have me and the reason is very personal to me.  It took a lot of guts for me to share this with everyone, so please carry on reading to find out why NCH?

As a child I was sexually abused.  I didn't confide in my parents or friends.  I didn't tell anyone what was happening to me.  Instead I kept the secret hidden away for years until it had to come out.

As a Mum of three great kids, I found things difficult, small things that people take for granted became extremely hard, like giving my children a bath.

Thanks to the help and support of NCH, the Children's Charity I am no longer ashamed about what happened to me and it has taken years for me to realise that the abuse I suffered wasn't my fault.  I didn’t cause the abuse and there was nothing I could have done as a child to prevent it.

I believe that ALL CHILDREN should be able to live a life FREE FROM FEAR of abuse because I know how that had affected me in my adult years.

My first wish would be to stop abuse altogether, if this is not possible, then I will do everything in my power to ensure that there are services such as Number 28, a project based in Nottingham, that will give children the help they need.

Please help me to ensure that services are available to children who have been traumatised by sexual abuse and make a donation to help.

Your donation WILL make a difference, thank you for your support.

Michelle 

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: NCH, the children's charity 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.


Still buzzing - no post FLM blues here!! You're amazing. Donation by Hils and Joe 03/05/06  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Well Done!! Truly Amazing. Donation by Just Dor 02/05/06  

£45.00 + £12.69 Gift Aid

well done, keep it up the running and the courage speak out.!!!! Donation by lisa mcbride 30/04/06  

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Well done sorry I didn't see you on the day Donation by Jan Waterfield 26/04/06  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done Michelle, your determination was inspiring! Donation by Elizabeth Satchell 26/04/06  

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well done & hope you keep up the running ! Donation by another marathon runner 25/04/06  

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Well done, you are an amazing person. Donation by Michelle Alvey 24/04/06  

£50.00

Linda's in-laws. Thanks for the help and encouragement you have given to Linda. Good Luck. Donation by Les & Mollie Ball 22/04/06  

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Really really impressed Michelle - good luck for the London Marathon - I'm sure you'll do it! Donation by Carole Steele 21/04/06  

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M8 A blast from the past to be very proud of! Run ya sox's off dux :-)xxxx Donation by Sarah Peet (Reddish) 21/04/06  

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CRIKEY!!! Enjoy Sunday, my legs will never forgive you now that i am a 'runner'!?! Donation by Anna (Team Thomas) 20/04/06  

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Sorry it took so long, better late than never.! Not like you next weekend I'm sure. Good Luck xx Donation by tracey lyons 18/04/06  

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GO GIRLFRIEND!What a Diva,soooo proud of you and you're looking gr8!xxxx Donation by Leigh Rhodes 17/04/06  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

you can do it Seashell!! Good luck! Donation by Elizabeth @ Justgiving 10/04/06  

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very inspiring, good luck to you Donation by anon 09/04/06  

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Your enthusiasm and determination are an inspiration. See you there on the 23rd! Donation by MonkeyB 07/04/06  

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From one Nottngham FLM runner to another. Really impressed by your determination. See u on 23rd!! Donation by Pete Holmes 04/04/06  

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you deserve to succeed Donation by brianmcstea 02/04/06  

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I work at James Ryan Thornhill and know Una. All the best - keep going. Donation by Chris Pratt 30/03/06  

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Good Luck from all at James Ryan Thornhill in Beeston Donation by Del-Ryan Rafter 30/03/06  

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Really proud of you and rooting for you all the way. Donation by Jo 28/03/06  

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NCH really deserve supporting so glad you are doing this thank you Donation by Judi Juno 27/03/06  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by Lyndus@JRT 24/03/06  

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I work for James Ryan Thornhill & your letter was passed to us by Una Mulrenan. Good Luck. Donation by Paul Rudd 24/03/06  

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Good Luck! Donation by Meredith Page - James Ryan Thornhill Ltd 24/03/06  

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What a great team - and with Anna on your team you are sure to make it - have a great day! Donation by Mary 16/03/06  

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Best of luck, Michelle, from all of us at Bank of Scotland, Corporate, Midlands region Donation by Bank of Scotland, Midlands 12/03/06  

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I don't know you but you are an inspiration. Good luck with all the training and the big day! Donation by Diana 11/03/06  

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You're a real inspiration. I wish you the very best of luck Donation by Clare Ledger 10/03/06  

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Good luck Donation by anonymous 09/03/06  

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