Sophie Ashdown is fundraising for Action for Blind People

Support the Pink Fairy (and her Guide)!

Flora London Marathon 2006

on 23/04/2006

The Pink Fairy in her finery...

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Team members:

Jane and Sophie Ashdown

Raising money for

Action for Blind People

Charity Registration No. 205913

Action for Blind People is a national charity that provides practical support to blind and partially sighted people through work, housing, leisure and support. Our vision is quite simple. We believe in a world where people who are blind or partially sighted are enabled to actively participate in society and have equal access to the choices and opportunities that so many take for granted. Action for Blind People is more than just a name - it's what we do.

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Sophie Ashdown

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Raised: 97%

Target: £3,200.00
Raised so far: £3,106.35

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POST RACE UPDATE:

We did it!

We had a brilliant day with amazing support from the crowd along the way, but most importantly from all our friends and family who were there to cheer us on.

We were aiming to finish in under six hours, but amazingly we did it in only 5:13!!

Photos and a longer review of the race will be available soon on www.ashdowns.com.

THANK YOU everyone for all your support and encouragement.

lots of love,

Jane and Sophie

xoxo

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Hello friends.

My name is Jane Ashdown and I am running the London Marathon on April 23rd. 2006. As I am partially-sighted, my daughter Sophie is accompanying her ancient mother as my guide. We are running for the registered charity Action for Blind People.

I will be dressed as a Pink Fairy for the race, and recently appeared on the front page of the Dorset Echo newspaper in my costume! As a slow runner, it will take me 6 hours to complete the marathon, due to my own sight problems. I do seem to bump into things and fall easily! However, I am determined to complete the marathon to aid those who cannot see at all. Thankfully Sophie will be running with me to help me round the course, and together we hope to raise several thousand pounds for AFBP.

Action for Blind People has only ten runners representing them at the London Marathon, so that means Sophie and I are responsible for 20% of their total marathon fundraising target! We do hope that you will support our worthy cause and pledge/donate generously. Please come and cheer for us on marathon day, as well as enjoy yourselves!

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor us: Action for Blind People 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.

Thank you and bless you all.

Jane

(and Sophie!)

To find out more, visit www.ashdowns.com

	I want my money back if Sophie doesn't wear PINK! Donation by Darren 01/02/06	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Vest Best of luck Donation by Laura Gill 01/02/06	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Rav Ubhi 01/02/06	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Donation by Rachel 01/02/06	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	no flying mind - its got to be running all the way ;) - best of luck! Donation by Warren 01/02/06	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Andy Scott 01/02/06	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	You go, girl! Donation by Bonnie and Don 01/02/06	£25.00
	Go for it Jane Donation by Fred @ Marilyn Webb 31/01/06	£10.00
	Have fun Jane and Sophie! See you there! Donation by Victor Ford 30/01/06	£20.00
	Wish we could see it! (Seagrove Beach, Florida) Donation by David and Patty Wiley 29/01/06	£12.00 + £3.38 Gift Aid
	We'll keep our thumbs up for the Pink Fairy and Sophie. Look forward to see you soon! Donation by Benedicte and Harald from Norway 27/01/06	£20.00
	Jane, my admiration knows no bounds. Best of luck. Donation by Leah Stratmann 26/01/06	£25.00
	Donation from Run for Your Life Shop at Blue Mountain, Florida Donation by On behalf of 26/01/06	£16.00 + £4.51 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Donation by Wendy Nimmo 25/01/06	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Cheers to the fleetest pink fairy in the village! Donation by Ralph & Ann Bogardus 24/01/06	£30.00
	Good luck on the day to both of you and Signa and I are hoping to be there to see you on your way ro Donation by John Ashdown 24/01/06	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	I Hope there are some good pubs on the route. You may need them! Donation by Simon & Marilyn 24/01/06	£20.00
	well done Jane Donation by Joy 24/01/06	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	We're looking forward to seeing the Pink Fairy train on the paths in Seagrove Beach. Donation by Angela & Rawlins 23/01/06	£25.00
	Flying might be quicker Donation by Gill & Doug Yates 23/01/06	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Good luck on the day! Donation by Claire & John Wilton 23/01/06	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck, from your friends on Vancouver Island! Donation by Prue & Geoff Russell 22/01/06	£10.00
	Fantastic achievement; will be looking for you all the way Donation by Clare Benson 22/01/06	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	I'll have a pink martini to celebrate your success Donation by CP 22/01/06	£10.00
	Best of luck Jane. You are an inspiration! Donation by Priscilla Fowler 22/01/06	£25.00
	You have a Great Run Jane..help Sophie along please! Donation by John and Mae in Creemore 21/01/06	£25.00
	Go Jane. Maybe see you in Florida Donation by julia from Seagrove florida 21/01/06	£25.00
	See you at the beach before the race. M&J Donation by Michael Whittle 20/01/06	£25.00
	You are an inspiration! Flutter On Pink Fairy ! Donation by Jennifer in Toronto 20/01/06	£10.00
	We're with you every step of the way! Donation by Harvey and Carole Green 20/01/06	£50.00

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* Total raised online:	£3,106.35
Offline donations:	£0.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£426.80

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