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Ruth's Run for Headway Essex

Ruth Metcalfe is raising money for Headway Essex
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Headaway Essex - Nike Run To The Beat · 25 September 2012 ·

Imagine waking up and not recognising your own child, not remembering your family or friends, and having to re-learn everything in life. Headway Essex cares for people who have acquired a brain injury through sporting or work accidents, road traffic accidents, assault, illness, or disease.

Story

<p>Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.</p> <p><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">I believe that with the right help, motivation and support, we can all make positive changes.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;"> </span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">My weight loss is really down to these factors as well as saying &lsquo;NO&rsquo; and over the last few months, I have been trying my best to learn how to run and not give up when I keep coming last. This is not an exaggeration.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;"> </span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">In my work as a Speech &amp; Language Therapist, I have seen the positive impact that Headway is able to give to service users and their families and that they too are offering expert help, motivation and support.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;"> </span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">So, when I was asked to assist them in some much needed fund raising by running 13.1 miles, (don&rsquo;t forget the 0.1 mile) I thought why not, it will push me into improving my running and also help Headway. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;"> </span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">So please give generously and help Headway to help others adapt to the dramatic changes in their lives caused by brain injury.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">Thanks for your help. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;"> <span style="font-family: Arial;">Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving &ndash; they&rsquo;ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they&rsquo;ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it&rsquo;s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity. </span></span></p>

Donation summary

Total
£458.10
+ £79.53 Gift Aid
Online
£458.10
Offline
£0.00

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