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Hello all

Thank you lots for visiting my fundraising page.  You may remember that I ran the London Marathon in 2009 in aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital as my small way to say a massive thank you to the highly skilled and kind doctors, nurses, play specialists and everyone who has been part of Scarlet's treatment.

Scarlet (Red to us) was diagnosed at just 12 weeks old with cancer of the eye, this was totally unexpected after a normal healthy pregnancy, wonderful home birth and no history in the family.  It was a massive shock for all the family.  She had chemotherapy for 6 months at Great Ormond Street.  They were wonderful to such a young baby and the staff kept us smiling through the toughest time of our lives.

We will never be able to repay the huge cost of operations, drugs, equipment and staff time but we would like to do a small something to express our thanks.  After raising over 4k in sponsorship and smashing my 3k target I have decided to keep this page open as many people are still raising money in Scarlet's name.   I won't be running this year as I am busy cooking a little brother or sister for her!

Red is just over 2 years now and is a happy, cheerful, giggly, sweet girl.  She keeps us busy and is very entertaining!  She still has regular check ups and treatment to stop the tumors growing.  She has been a very brave little lady and is one tough cookie! In just over 2 years she has had around 17 general anaesthetics!

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity (GOSHCC) 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.

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Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity (GOSHCC)

Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity (GOSHCC)

Charity Registration No. 235825

We need to raise £50 million each year to help rebuild and refurbish Great Ormond Street Hospital, buy vital equipment and fund essential research. Amazing things happen at Great Ormond Street Hospital every day. With your help we can keep the magic alive for our very ill children & their families.

Donations 132

Congrats from the Strats!

Donation by Ian and Farida on 27/05/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done!

Donation by Daz and Yaz and Evie B on 11/05/09

£15.00

I'm Samina's mum - well done Claire, cant wait to meet the little heroine one day :) x

Donation by Maryam Sheikh on 09/05/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Sorry its late darling, bet you werent though :) Red will be so proud and she'll be running her own one day :) Love u guys x

Donation by Samina on 09/05/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Congratulations, a worthy achievement!

Donation by Sarah Gromova on 05/05/09

£20.00

Congratulations! (Melford congregation)

Donation by Lynda Sebbage on 03/05/09

£15.00

+ £4.23 Gift Aid

Well done. (Melford congregation)

Donation by Helene Spear on 03/05/09

£10.00

From Alpheton congregation

Donation by Jane Watson on 03/05/09

£10.00

A further donation to congratulate you on your success.

Donation by Patrick Kohler on 03/05/09

£50.00

Well done. (From Melford congregation)

Donation by Dorothy Underwood on 29/04/09

£10.00

I am sooo proud of you. Well done XXXXX

Donation by Jill Moore on 29/04/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done Claire! A fantastic achievement! (PS - I work with Eileen)

Donation by Heather Pugsley on 28/04/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Better late than never

Donation by Arthur Finch on 28/04/09

£10.00

For GOSHCC

Donation by Kay on 27/04/09

£26.00

+ £7.33 Gift Aid

On Marathon Day

Donation by Sue Kistruck on 26/04/09

£10.00

Good Luck!!

Donation by Mel and Roger (via Yasmin) on 26/04/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

good luck, a last minute donation from the disorganised Laws

Donation by Karla and co on 25/04/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Claire. Run well :o)

Donation by James, Nicola, B and F on 25/04/09

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck tomorrow Claire!

Donation by Richard W on 25/04/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck!

Donation by The Miller family on 25/04/09

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck

Donation by Anthea on 25/04/09

£50.00

We wish you all the best for Sunday. Well done on raising so much money.

Donation by Andy, Nicola, Amy & Harry on 24/04/09

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

Friends of Eileen. Good luck

Donation by Jim & Mary on 24/04/09

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck Claire! Hope it goes well! x

Donation by Devina Ganas on 24/04/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck on Sunday!

Donation by Elizabeth and Robert Sibson on 24/04/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£3,555.00
  • Offline donations£701.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£4,256.00
  • Gift Aid£714.44

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