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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)

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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

Good luck Claire, looks like weather will be perfect for running!

Donation by Phil Sibson on 24/04/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Claire! I'll be cheering at 21 miles so I'll keep a look out for you.

Donation by Amy Joslin on 24/04/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

You deserve all the support. Good luck!

Donation by Diana Wilson (from Shimpling) on 23/04/09

£20.00

A little extra to take you over your target. Well done Claire!

Donation by Ian Friars on 23/04/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Hope it goes well. (From Alpheton)

Donation by Geoff and Jill Hammett on 23/04/09

£20.00

Hope you enjoy the occasion!

Donation by Adrian, Katie, Beth and Thea Smith on 22/04/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

I'll be thinking of you on Sunday

Donation by Oona Gleeson on 22/04/09

£50.00

Good luck

Donation by Barbara Kingston on 22/04/09

£15.00

good luck

Donation by Eric on 22/04/09

£20.00

Go girlie - we'll be thinking of you. Hope your feet aren't too sore on the Monday! xxx

Donation by Phil & Karen Ling (to be!) on 21/04/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Look out for the Tommy's stand!

Donation by Deirdre (Tommy's) on 21/04/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Very best of luck, will be thinking of you x

Donation by Jude Sibson & Stephen Gooden on 20/04/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck, bonkers lady! Hope you have a fab day. Will be with you in spirit - that's as close as I'll ever get! xx

Donation by Katy and Timo on 19/04/09

£26.00

+ £7.33 Gift Aid

A huge thank you to GOSH - Claire you deserve all the support you are getting - have a good run, Scarlet will be so proud. All our love

Donation by Eileen and Hugh on 18/04/09

£100.00

+ £28.21 Gift Aid

GOSH do such a wonderfull job. Good luck, and we hope you reach your target.

Donation by Jock Tracy and Flynn on 17/04/09

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

Lots of luck - will be looking out for you. x

Donation by Karen on 17/04/09

£26.00

Good luck Claire and love to Ade and Scarlet xx

Donation by Lesley Marshall on 17/04/09

£26.00

+ £7.33 Gift Aid

Good running Claire

Donation by Phil and Heather on 17/04/09

£26.00

+ £7.33 Gift Aid

GOSH has been great for my granddaughter too- good luck from Alpheton

Donation by Paddy Trevelyan on 16/04/09

£10.00

Good luck with the marathon, dont know how you have managed to still find the time to train! You are amazing.

Donation by Karen Pope on 16/04/09

£20.00

Good luck babe I know you will do it. you cant ask for anything more motivating than that gorgeous smiley face!

Donation by The Mowlabocuses on 15/04/09

£40.00

+ £11.28 Gift Aid

Good luck Claire! Hope final preparations are going well! Lots of Love Jude xx

Donation by Jude Porter on 14/04/09

£26.00

+ £7.33 Gift Aid

Wishing you good luck for a good cause xx

Donation by Ali Walker on 13/04/09

£20.00

Hope it goes well. (Melford congregation)

Donation by Sue Plastow on 12/04/09

£10.00

A huge distance to run but keep thinking of your daughter and you'll keep going. Good Luck

Donation by Keith & Karen Bedwell (Long Melford) on 11/04/09

£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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