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My story

 

I am a walker not a runner and have walked many miles pushing a double buggy with up to three children in it and two dogs. I have never been a serious runner and doubted I could ever run a mile.

However, my dear father in law died of a brain tumour a year ago. His death was unexpected and shattering. It tore our family apart. To see someone you love die of such a horrific illness will never leave me. I needed to do something in memory of him and because I always love a challenge the London Marathon seemed to fill both of those needs.

Brain Tumour UK is an inspiration. It is not a huge charity with pots of money but small and beautifully proportioned and run on a shoestring by a team of fantastically dedicated staff. It seemed fitting to run for them and they kindly offered me a place on the basis that I would try and raise £4,000 for them - another challenge I have grasped with both hands and am determined to fulfil. 

I have started running in earnest and I am loving it. I run with Graham in my thoughts. I run mostly off road on the hills and as Graham was a farmer who loved the countryside it seems very fitting. Graham had a wicked sense of humour and as I am puffing up the hills I picture him making some wisecrack and on I go with a smile on my face! If ever I think it all feels too tough I think of Graham before his illness when he was such a grafter, such a doer, and during his illness when he fought and fought against the terrible tumour in his head and I think "Graham would have carried on, and so I do."

So that is my story. I am going to run the London Marathon 2009 in memory of Graham Goodridge and in aid of Brain Tumour UK.

If  you could find it in your hearts to sponsor me and in so doing help Brain Tumour UK raise much needed funds I would be extremely grateful.

Thank you so much for visiting my fundraising page.

Well done you! x Donation by Maria Holmes 12/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

can't believe you did it! well done x Donation by Maddie Reynolds 28/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done Nic! Donation by R, N & A 27/04/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Best of Luck we,ll be looking out for you x Donation by Jane,Jon,jemima/flo 25/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

we shall be watching you on TV while you run.Good luck Donation by Hilary,Andy,Jo & David 24/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

We'll be cheering you on Well done ! Donation by Bob & Helen 24/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck on Sunday, we will be thinking of you! Go, Go, GOOO!!!!! Donation by Lizzie, Simon and Alfie 23/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Well done Nicky. Keep up the training, I definitely coudn't do it, full marks to you for dedication and effort. Donation by Rachel Sykes 22/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Will be cheering you all the way. Donation by Katie and Stephen 22/04/09  

£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid

I can identify with you. Keep going. Donation by John Temple 22/04/09  

£120.00 + £33.85 Gift Aid

GO Nic GO!!! Good luck for the marathon and well done for such a great achievement and worthy cause. You are an inspiration XXX Donation by Pam and Matt Clover 20/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Nic, you're brilliant - know what a devastating illness this is - what a great charity to support. Good luck! Donation by Julia Crole 20/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck and have fun! Donation by Ginny 20/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

You are truly amazing Nic. Enjoy it to the full! Donation by Caroline and Steve 19/04/09  

£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid

You are some woman Nic!! Thanx for everything. Enjoy the day. Donation by Ruth 18/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Run like the wind, Nic. Have a great day. Donation by Ian & Yvette 17/04/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

With fond memories of Uncle Graham xxx Donation by Helen 17/04/09  

£100.00

Not long now! Good luck, we'll be cheering you on from the armchair! Donation by Kate, Chris, Tasmin and Louis 15/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Enjoy every moment it is an amazing experience Donation by Nicolas and Bid 14/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

We've seen you running up Snakey Hill in the sunshine, so we know you can do it!! Good luck xx Donation by Alice and Jonathan Young 13/04/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Well done Nic. We wish you all the luck Donation by Ann & Tim Ferreira 12/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Nick, you can do it, no problem! We'll be thinking of you and all the family. xx Donation by The Ahmeds 04/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

such a worthy cause! Donation by Bev & Tim Moulding 02/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Go for it Nick, we'll be cheering you all the way! Donation by Tim & Bev Moulding 02/04/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Fantastic thing to be doing Nic, I'd love to think I could do it but maybe I'll stick to the moonwalk! Love from us all.xxxx Donation by Richard, Judith , Isobel and Molly Wardlaw 01/04/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

You are a star! Please wear beret. Donation by Emma,Stu,James and Ellie. 01/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

run,Forrest,run! Donation by becky steve izzy finn george and ned 31/03/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Good luck Nicola, lots of love Lucia and Family xxxx Donation by Lucia and Family 27/03/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck!! Donation by Jo Gilbert 25/03/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Go for it, Nick! Looking for a top time from you....well under 3hrs! Donation by Peter, Hannah, the children plus bump 23/03/09  

£75.00 + £21.15 Gift Aid
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