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My story

 

On 26th April 2009 I ran the Flora London Marathon for The Jessica Taylor Charity Fund. I did this with the hope of raising as much money for Jessica's charity as I possibly could. YOU CAN HELP TO MAKE THE DIFFERENCE.

On August 1st 2007 13 year old Jess Taylor was diagnosed with a Medulloblastoma brain tumour. Jess has since undergone three operations, 12 weeks of chemotherapy and 32 sessions of radiotherapy to her spine and head.

During the initial surgery Jess unfortunately suffered a minor stroke which has affected her walking and balance, and has been receiving physiotherapy to hopefully regain or improve this situation. 
Both the chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatments has resulted in many awful side effects and Jess has endured all these problems with tremendous courage and determination. 

It became clear that when Jess was recovering from her operations or undergoing chemotherapy treatment she would soon become bored with the inactivity. There is only so much television or visitors a teenager can endure which is why her mother Karen Taylor and grandfather Derek Huddleston decided to raise money to equip nine single rooms within Kamran's (Children's Cancer), and Melanie's (Adolescent) Wards at The John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford.

Each room has now been equipped with a 42” wall mounted flat screen television with internet access, wireless mouse, keyboard and a play station 3. There is also the use of 17 new laptop computers for children staying on each ward to use during their stay in hospital. This will enable youngsters who are seriously affected by cancer and receiving treatment to have contact with the outside world during lonely treatment times.

Karen and Derek have now decided to continue their support to the John Radcliffe Hospital, and would like to purchase a new specialist treatment couch for children who are in need of a lumber puncher, something that is greatly needed.

Running the Flora London Marathon was no easy task, but every penny raised was worth the pain with the knowledge that with your support  we are contributing to this wonderful cause. 

The Jessica Taylor Charity Fund is working closely with registered charity brainstrust, which will enable them to reclaim the gift aid tax bonus.

Please dig deep and donate now to help these children. Your donations will encourage me immensely around the 26.2 mile course and I can tell you now, it will hurt my legs a lot more than your pockets!

So please donate now!

Thank you for your support.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: The Jessica Taylor Charity Fund gets your money faster through Brainstrust and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

So please sponsor me now!

Norman G Donation by Phil Wheeler 07/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done, BE. Donation by Phil Wheeler 21/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done Donation by Gerry McSloy 31/05/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good effort Donation by Falke / Laura and Steve 11/05/09  

£20.00

Congratulations! I hope you inspire others Donation by Jan Kafel 03/05/09  

£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid

Rona and Ken - Well done Phil Donation by Philippa, Lauren, 02/05/09  

£65.00 + £18.33 Gift Aid

Queens Head Pub Donation by Diane & John 02/05/09  

£25.00

Well done Donation by Tom & Pauline 02/05/09  

£25.00

Hope you weren't too stiff! Donation by David & Irene Witts 01/05/09  

£20.00

Well done Phil Donation by shaun Crampton 01/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Like the last message my friend, better late than never. Well done Phil Donation by Steve Rhodes 30/04/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Sorry, this is late, but better late than never! Really well done. Donation by The Hoopers 28/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Hope it went well Donation by Rosemary McGinness 27/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

We're a bit late with this - the Marathon has already started! Hope it went well! David, Teresa, Matthew & Isabelle x Donation by David & Teresa Gomm 26/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by James Turner 25/04/09  

£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid

good luck phil.we will be comming to suport you keep your eye out for us Donation by edward,lindsey 25/04/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Give it your best shot for the over 40's Phil! Donation by John Freeman 24/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

DEREHAMS - DAVE Donation by DAVE BALDWIN 24/04/09  

£76.00 + £21.44 Gift Aid

Good Luck Phil!! I will be doing a marathon too the 26th, the same day than you, but in France. I'll be thinking of you, So good Luck to you!! Donation by Romain 22/04/09  

£10.00

Good luck Phil Donation by Andy Gould 22/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Phil hope you get the time your after and the weathers on your side... Adam & Family Donation by Adam, Claire, Ellie, Bailey, Jess, Yvonne & Alan 20/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck Phil! Donation by Lucy Baldwin 16/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

THE QUIZ HELPED! Donation by DAVE BALDWIN 15/04/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Here's £1 for every mile...I've even rounded it up!! Great cause - best of luck. Donation by Paul Siviter 14/04/09  

£27.00 + £7.62 Gift Aid

Good luck Phil. Are we going to see you at work on Monday 27th? Donation by Chico 10/04/09  

£50.00

Really looking forward to the big day, its a really good cause, and a really good thing your doing, its the kind of guy you are. All the best xx Donation by Iwona & Lee 31/03/09  

£250.00

Best of Luck Donation by Keith Gomm 27/03/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good Luck Phil! (Friends of Julia & Neil) Donation by Dee & James 24/03/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck, Phil, will look out for you on TV! Donation by Jeremy Holt 23/03/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Will be thinking of you on the day! Donation by Jan Woodrow 11/03/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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  Offline donations: £412.00
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £379.36

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