Raised so far: £1,960.00
My story
A huge big THANK YOU to you all for the sponsorships you gave, they contributed to me making more than my target for NOS and will mean the charity is able to continue their great work in helping those suffering with Osteoporosis.
I had a fantastic race day, and probably the best birthday I can remember in a long time. It was a scorcher of a day with the sun bringing the temperatures up to one of the hottest Marathon days they've had in a while. The heat did mean it took me a little longer to complete than I had hoped, 5hrs, 30mins and 15secs, but what’s 30-45mins when you're enjoying yourself 
A big THANK YOU too for all the good wishes and support throughout my training and on the day, espcially to my family and friends who cheered me on along the way 
P x
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Hello and Thanks for visiting my fundraising page.
Not long ago, in the middle of October, I had a bit of a mad moment, or 10, when I signed myself up for the 2009 Flora London Marathon. The race is actually being run on my birthday, and what with this next birthday being a significant middle one, I thought what better way to take my mind off it than to channel my energies into getting myself round 26.2 miles of London streets!!! 
Its near enough two years since I ran a half marathon, and four since walking a full marathon, so I suppose to RUN a full one was always going to be something that I should have considered doing, yet I still can’t quite believe I have actually gone and committed to it. But after learning how Osteoporosis can affect many of us as we get older and how debilitating it can be, I will be running to raise money for the work of the National Osteoporosis Society.
Many of you very kindly sponsored me on those last two occasions I mentioned, and I really hope, even with all this economic doom and gloom, you will be able to support me again for what will be a really big task. I'll need all the incentive I can get to keep me going; on the long training schedule, (think horrible dark, cold, wet and windy nights!), the abstinence (no chocolate, alcohol, puddings...), and then all the pain haling myself round the pavements of London on the day.
As places are so hard to come by, the donation target is higher for this event so every pound really counts. If you know of others who would like to perform a radom act of kindness, please pass this link on to them http://www.justgiving.com/paulahennelly.
Donating here is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me as it will mean NOS will receive your money much faster. But of course if you don't have a credit card, all cash and cheque donations will be gladly received.
Thanks very much for your support 
Px
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fair play to ya Paula... meant to do this ages ago..great stuff. dec meehan x Donation by dec meehan 08/06/09 |
£50.00 | |
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Congratulations Paula - Well done x Donation by Liz Connor 07/05/09 |
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid | |
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Way to go mrs! What an achievement!!! Donation by Jackie Meehan 05/05/09 |
£30.00 | |
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Work colleagues, swimming club members, Ballyara, Flash, Miley, Yvonne, Margaret, Maureen, Edna, Ciara, Damo Donation by Euro Cash 2 01/05/09 |
£310.00 | |
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You did a fantastic job, well done. Donation by Shiobain O' C 28/04/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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Love ya P. X Donation by Anthony Hennelly 24/04/09 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid | |
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Good Luck Paula Donation by Dick Turner (QPR) 22/04/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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Lots of love and good luck for Sunday - A birthday to remember xxx Donation by Sarah Holt 20/04/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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What a way to spend your B-day!?So proud of all your hard work-Enjoy the day,listen for the cheers ! A v.well earned spa awaits,You deserve it! x Donation by Big Sis 17/04/09 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid | |
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Go for it - a birthday to remember! Donation by Helen Johnston 27/03/09 |
£50.00 | |
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Good for you Paula!! Hope your training is going well and best of luck on the day x Donation by Valerie Sinclair 22/02/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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I'd join you, only I think my knees will be acting up on that day!! Donation by Padraig Mullins 19/02/09 |
£40.00 | |
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Best of luck Paula. Donation by David Silke 06/02/09 |
£40.00 | |
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Paula, you are a braver and fitter woman than I. Donation by Carmel 29/01/09 |
£30.00 | |
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Good luck Paula, rather you than me! Donation by PM 26/01/09 |
£30.00 | |
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No better way of keeping your mind off a significant birthday than thinking you're dying at the 20 miles stage Donation by Brendan Ward 22/01/09 |
£30.00 | |
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Best of luck Paula. Don't forget the interval training. Donation by Seamus Ryan 13/01/09 |
£50.00 | |
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Well done on even thinking about doing it! Donation by Sarah Craig 23/12/08 |
£40.00 | |
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Best of luck Paula and well done for doing it. At least it won't be after your christmas party this time! Donation by Aoife Power 23/12/08 |
£50.00 | |
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Evelyn O'Reilly, Claire Finn, xmas dinner extra & xmas card money Donation by Euro Cash 18/12/08 |
£130.00 | |
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Best of luck, it's an amazing thing to do, wouldn't fancy it myself Donation by noel cahill 18/12/08 |
£20.00 | |
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Wishing you the very best of luck Paula! I know you'll do brilliantly. Good for you! Donation by Julia Kelly 05/12/08 |
£20.00 | |
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Good on you for doing it Paula. Donation by Fiona Dillon 04/12/08 |
£25.00 | |
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I know you will make it. Donation by jeanne moore 01/12/08 |
£50.00 | |
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I'm tired just thinking about it Donation by Rose Fagan 25/11/08 |
£20.00 | |
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Well impressed you've signed up for this and it's a great charity too! Best of luck with it xx Donation by Elaine Mitchell 25/11/08 |
£25.00 | |
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Fair play Paula - best of luck with the training & hope all goes well on the day. Could you not think of a more relaxing way to spend your birthday! Donation by Tracy Curran 24/11/08 |
£20.00 | |
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Go for it Girl Donation by Michelle Ryan 24/11/08 |
£20.00 | |
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Rather you than me... hope you enjoy it! Donation by Anne-Marie 21/11/08 |
£50.00 | |
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The very best of luck Paula. Donation by Susan Dowd 21/11/08 |
£50.00 |
| * Total raised online: | £1,960.00 |
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| Offline donations: | £0.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £141.03 |
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