London Marathon 2007
Event: Flora London Marathon 2007 on 22/04/2007
Team Members: Vanessa Cassey
£485.00 raised of £1,750.00 target
29 donations
My Target:
£1,750.00
£485.00 raised so far
How to make a donation
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My story
Thanks for taking the time to visit my fundraising page and for any of you who've been here before, welcome back!
Following another roller-coaster year which has seen a great many changes in all areas of my life, I've chosen to run this year's London Marathon for the Samaritans and am asking you to support me in my challenge. 26.2 Miles is a long way (especially the 0.2 as I found out last year, missing out on being good for age by just 11 seconds!) and knowing that the hours and miles are making a difference really does help.
As any of you who know me will know, I suffered from anorexia for many years and have had ongoing problems with depression, which running helps me greatly to keep on top of. I myself have called the samaritans and also worked for a similar organisation for years, so know what is involved on both sides. Having experienced what I can only describe as the hell of mental illness, taking all those close to me on the ride, I'm running this marathon as a testimony that life is precious and has to be lived to the full... every day. I'm running in memory of the friends I've lost, the professionals who have helped me to get where I am today, for all those who are suffering at the moment, maybe looking for an incentive to carry on and above all as a tribute to my family, colleagues, close friends and Martin, all of whom have kept believing in me, support me every step of the way and constantly give me the strength to keep going.
Every penny raised could make a positive difference to someone's life and I hope you'll support me by making a donation or pledge to this site as I keep running the miles! This can be done anonymously, or if you'd like to leave me a message it's yet another boost which helps when the miles seem long and the going tough!
Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Samaritans 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 taking the time to read this, and for your support. I'll try to keep you updated with my progress and would love to see you in London on April 22nd if you're able to make it!
Heart-felt thanks and best wishes,
Yours,
Vanessa
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My charity
Samaritans
Charity Registration No. 219432
Samaritans is available 24 hours a day to provide confidential emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which may lead to suicide.
Donations 29
Well Done Vanessa!!!
Donation by Cathy B on 25/04/07
£15.00
+ £4.23 Gift Aid
Fantastic achievement and in the heat!
Donation by Dan Leech on 25/04/07
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
Well done on a good time in the heat.
Donation by Steve B on 24/04/07
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
Run Ness Run! You can beat that best for age time!
Donation by Helen and Ali on 19/04/07
£30.00
+ £8.46 Gift Aid
Donation by clodagh on 10/04/07
£20.00
+ £5.64 Gift Aid
Donation by Peter Mace on 10/04/07
£50.00
+ £14.10 Gift Aid
Go for it!
Donation by Amanda Craig on 03/04/07
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
Donation by DT on 30/03/07
£50.00
+ £14.10 Gift Aid
Wow, I'm really impressed. I wish you the very best of luck.
Donation by Lizbe Pilbeam on 29/03/07
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
Good luck Ness. Enjoy it!
Donation by Mum and Ivor on 27/03/07
£30.00
+ £8.46 Gift Aid
Good luck and enjoy it
Donation by Ben Le Bas on 26/03/07
£5.00
+ £1.41 Gift Aid
Good luck, great cause to run for!
Donation by Rob Lamboll on 21/03/07
£20.00
+ £5.64 Gift Aid
enjoy the run
Donation by Martin F on 21/03/07
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
Have a great run, Ness
Donation by anon on 19/03/07
£50.00
+ £14.10 Gift Aid
Good luck - I'll be looking out for you
Donation by anonymous on 19/03/07
£20.00
+ £5.64 Gift Aid
we are all with you
Donation by Gio on 15/03/07
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
Donation by anonymous on 14/03/07
£5.00
+ £1.41 Gift Aid
Best of luck and enjoy it (especially that last 0.2 miles!)
Donation by Marina on 14/03/07
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
good luck Ness!
Donation by Brenda Bradley on 14/03/07
£5.00
+ £1.41 Gift Aid
Run like the wind
Donation by Jonathan Skidmore on 12/03/07
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
Donation by ceris on 12/03/07
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
Best of luck and well done for supporting the Samaritans
Donation by William Du Croz on 09/03/07
£5.00
+ £1.41 Gift Aid
kick some A** :)
Donation by Sergej on 09/03/07
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
Good luck Vanessa !!!
Donation by Martin P. on 09/03/07
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
Donation by Laura B on 09/03/07
£5.00
Donation summary
- * Online donations£485.00
- Offline donations£0.00
- Text donations£0.00
- Total raised£485.00
- Gift Aid£135.38
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