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Target: £2,500.00
Raised so far: £2,770.00
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My story

 

Hi there,

I case you haven't heard I completed my first marathon in Paris on 6th April in a respectable time of 4.07 without blisters or chaffing.  The preparation in my Aberdeenshire training camp was clearly effective.  A big thank you to 'the team' and all of you who had a positive thought for me on the 6th. Thanks to everyone that's donated so generously, look at what you've helped to achieve!!

I've been running for years but my head always told me that 26.2 miles was too difficult.  I once ran 17 miles and adding another 9 was unimaginable. This year my measure of difficult was challenged when my extended family were faced with the shocking diagnosis of Huntington's disease.  Anyone with legs that will run when their brain tells them to is very lucky.   Before and after diagnosis the Huntington's Disease Association have been increadily supportive to the family when the rest of us have struggled to know how to help.  They will continue to be there.

For those of you who are old fashioned and pay up after the event is completed it's time to cough up!


Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Huntington's Disease Association 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.


Many thanks for your support.

Rachel Paterson

Well done - a good cause. Donation by Alison at Huntly Resource Centre 14/07/08  

Well done Rachel Donation by Clare Guest, Social Worker 14/07/08  

Some small change for a big cause! from the regulars and staff at the Red Lion! Donation by The Red Lion, Ellesmere, Shropshire. 30/05/08  

well done Rachel & thank you for the support you give to us. Donation by Pauline & Richard Fishburn 30/05/08  

Well done Rachel! We'll come and see you run the marathon next year. Donation by Steve and Ann 08/05/08  

Congratulations on doing so well Rachel. From Mike, Carole, Staff and all the regulars! xxx Donation by The Red Lion Coaching Inn, Ellesmere, Shropshire. 04/05/08  

Congratulations on your gr8 achievement & thank you for raising awareness of this devastating illn Donation by michduncg 01/05/08  

Great Job Rachel! - John and Richard's friend from the US. Donation by Molly Robertson 25/04/08  

We are so very proud of you Donation by Bill & Isobel 21/04/08  

Well Done Rachel - Hope we manage to achieve our goal too! Donation by Louise, Daniel & Scott 21/04/08  

"was there wine at 21 miles?!?" Donation by Dr. James Oliver 14/04/08  

Good luck Rachel. We'll all be thinking of you Donation by Myrna 12/04/08  

Bonne Chance Rachel. Have a great time. Donation by Yvonne Rumbles 10/04/08  

Better late than never!! You are a star Donation by Yvonne and Andrew 06/04/08  

Wishing you every success Donation by David and Neville 05/04/08  

You go girl, its a long run for a bit cheese and wine!!! Enjoy x Donation by Liz Watt 03/04/08  

Good Luck from Sarah and Janie ;-) Donation by Sarah Gair 03/04/08  

From the Red Lion Teddy Bear Raffle! Good luck from your Friends and supporters at the Red Lion. Donation by Red Lion Coaching Inn, Ellesmere. 03/04/08  

With best wishes from your friends and supporters at The Ellesmere Hotel. Donation by The Ellesmere Hotel 03/04/08  

Good luck Rachel.Lots of love Kimx Donation by Kim Wilde 02/04/08  

love to Fosse Donation by Cleo 01/04/08  

Good luck from Charles & Angela, May the road be kind to you. Donation by Angela Cain 01/04/08  

Donation by Louise Burgen 01/04/08  

Donation by Wendy Corner 01/04/08  

have fun, enjoy Donation by jjma 01/04/08  

Here's a thought to keep you seine - hope you don't get caught out with the louvre Rachel! A+H xx Donation by Alex + Hilary from Ellesmere 31/03/08  

With all the very best of Welsh Luck Rachel ! Donation by Paul Williams - Ellesmere 30/03/08  

Rachel, Thanks so much for doing this for Cathy, with love from Alan + Kerry xxx Donation by Alan + Kerry 29/03/08  

good luck Rachel,the scottish fam are right behind you Donation by eddie @ jackie - glasgow 28/03/08  

A gift from Northern Marine Management Donation by Northern Marine Management 28/03/08  

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