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My story

 

Thank you for visiting my fundraising page. I am running the London Marathon on 26th April for Deafness Research.

I was inspired to run for Deafness Research because of Holly (pictured), the daughter of some close friends.

Holly is 5 years old and has been profoundly deaf since birth. A year ago Holly's parents took the brave decision for her to have a cochlea implant. Cochlea implants are one of the developments that have been possible because of the work of Deafness Research.

Cochlea impants bypass normal hearing through the ear. Through surgery, a  receiver and implanted electrodes are fixed inside the skull, these electrodes then electrically stimulate the auditory nerve with the sounds picked up by a small  processor worn behind the ear.

The implant has transformed Holly's hearing and more significantly her speech, allowing her to engage more fully with both her twin sister and her friends and classmates.

I am very grateful for any sponsorship you can give to support this cause.

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

Sorry its late! Well done Donation by Emma Langford 07/05/09  

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Good job. Donation by Julie Craddock 06/05/09  

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Donation by The Hobbs 05/05/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Next Year I won't be in my Danger Mouse outfit Donation by Cliff Bull 28/04/09  

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Sorry this is late - just wanted to check you would finish!!!!! Donation by Gina Russell 28/04/09  

£20.00

Well done. Good luck on reaching the target Donation by Allan Turpie 28/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done old boy - apparently thay need better pacemakers for next year....maybe you could give them yours... Donation by Ug 27/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Well done boss Donation by Robin 27/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

have been thinking of you today Donation by Pearsons 26/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Go for it Bigus - good luck for a great day! Donation by Meliss 26/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best of luck Donation by Noel Goulty 25/04/09  

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Good effort Dick, presumably your gliding pace will worry the leaders! Donation by Blocky 25/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

good luck Donation by Ed and Caroline Sharples 24/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

if peers can do it - a breeze for you - best wishes and enjoy Donation by denys webb 24/04/09  

£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid

Good luck Richard. I think your mad! Donation by Andrew Peacock 24/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Have you installed the ACIS Deltatrak so we can follow your progress!! - very best of luck Donation by John Horseman 24/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best of luck! We'll be thinking of you. Donation by Julia and Adrian Sadler 24/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

sub 4.20 or you'll never hear the end of it... Donation by Mark and Miranda 24/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

thanks for choosing this charity and have a good run. I will look out for you Donation by Holly's Granny 23/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

We will be watching out for you! Very best of luck. Donation by Richard & Deb 23/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

with you in spirit every single mile xx Donation by Vicks Kempton 22/04/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Loads of luck - we'll all be cheering you on! Donation by Mish 22/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Go for it, Dick! Hope you don't get any more injuries - you old man! Donation by Will Mason 21/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck on the day. Donation by Dave Allison 21/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best of luck. Keep on running!! Donation by Fee & Justin 20/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

All the best for the run! Donation by Holly's Grandparents 20/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

All the best. You must be glad that you got all that training in!! Donation by Dan Sandhu 20/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Wishing you all the very best of luck!!!! Hopefully it won't be to hot.... Donation by Danielle Miller 16/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best of luck! Donation by John & Joan Craddock 15/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best Wishes Donation by Anaclete Britto 15/04/09  

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