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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.


What a great team - and with Anna on your team you are sure to make it - have a great day! Donation by Mary on 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 on 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 on 11/03/06

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

 
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Good luck Donation by anonymous on 09/03/06

 
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Well done - we're really proud of you :) Donation by Pat Stocker on 09/03/06

 
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I admire your courage & determination -go for it ! Donation by Dawn Edkins on 09/03/06

 
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Good luck Donation by Penfold on 09/03/06

 
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Well done I can't believe what you are doing, I think it's fantastic. We'll all be there on the day! Donation by Lucy Cooper on 09/03/06

 
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I'm with you all the way, in spirit if not in body! Good luck on the day. Donation by Jane @ NCH on 08/03/06

 
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good luck darlin!!! Donation by kaz mayes on 04/03/06

 
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Well done Michelle - hope its sunnier in Oz that it was at bulwell office ! Donation by NickG on 03/03/06

 
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Good Luck..v.different to when I knew you.take care Donation by Sean on 02/03/06

 
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The very best of luck to you Michelle! Donation by Sam Horton on 02/03/06

 
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I think what you're doing is fantastic Michelle, good luck! Donation by Heather on 01/03/06

 
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You are an inspiration.Wishing you every success in completing the marathon and in your future goals Donation by Georgie on 23/02/06

 
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Go for it Michelle, but Steve still thinks this is hilarious! Donation by Your friends at Action Housing Ass' on 22/02/06

 
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Roll on Tuesdays! Donation by Jim Mulrenan on 19/02/06

 
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You are training so well and the ABA Unit and many other people are so proud of you. Donation by Una Mulrenan on 19/02/06

 
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Hi, I know what it's like trying to fundraise, so hope this helps.all the best Donation by Margaux Smale on 17/02/06

 
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Good luck shell,i know you WILL do it. Donation by Paula on 07/02/06

 
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Go for it Michelle, we are all behind you, chin up chest out! What a great cause!! Go for ti Donation by Noel on 07/02/06

 
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You are an amazing woman and I am so proud of what you are doing for the children we support in NCH. Donation by Marie from NCH on 07/02/06

 
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