Raised: 110%
Target: £2,500.00
Raised so far: £2,756.55
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My story

 

FINISHED - eventually got to the finish line and claimed my medal (which has not left my sight since!). 

That is it for me - it was tough but doing this for charity was the best reason for doing such a silly distance in such a heat!

Thank you so much for all of the support.  Today (first day back in work after the marathon) I received a donation that took me over the £2500 target.  So happy to make it!  Of course if you are still interested in sponsoring me then please do, it will all be put to good use.

THANK YOU!!

I promise to update my blog, just as soon as my legs stop aching ;-)

http://www.realbuzz.com/blogs/u/keenbean/turning-left-after-tower-bridge/

I am running to support the Samaritans and thought it might help to give you an idea of where the money will go:

£2.29 will pay for the cost of one call;

£22.90 will pay for the cost of 10 calls;

£36.46 will pay for one phone line for 24 hours;

£94.32 keeps a branch running for 24 hours;

£109.00 pays for 6 months Samaritans Initial Training (SIT 1);

£418.20 pays to run the entire Samaritans network for 20 minutes

Previous campaign --------------------------------------------------------------->  BEAT LLOYD.

(who has the record for the slowest marathon, it took him five days and eight hours to complete the course dressed in a 110lb deep-sea diving suit.)

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

Fabulous achievement - well done Ruth Donation by Auntie Janet & Uncle Ray 06/05/09  

Well Done - I'm very proud of you Donation by Nanna Kidger 06/05/09  

Well done Ruthy Donation by Tom 05/05/09  

You made it . What a great acheivement Donation by Glynis Pearce 05/05/09  

Well done Ruth! Donation by Richard Scott 04/05/09  

Well done on battling through the pain! We thought we'd round your fundraising amount to a nice tidy sum! Donation by Stef & Andy 04/05/09  

Best of luck Donation by Cris Ramos-Stovin 29/04/09  

Hope the heat didn't get to you. Donation by Cherry Hassett 28/04/09  

Fantastic cause Donation by Dan 27/04/09  

Go Green Fairy! Hope to see you at Docklands. Donation by Clare 25/04/09  

Go Ruth, good luck! Donation by Bob L & Caroline 24/04/09  

Good luck for Sunday Ruth! Will watch out for you from the comfort of my sofa in my pyjamas! ;-) Donation by Debbie Freeman 24/04/09  

Remember to bring some fairy dust so you will fly through it, or perhaps just uplifting music on the ipod will do. Good luck, see you on telly! Donation by Tina Eason 24/04/09  

Ruth, hope it goes ok - good luck, Wayne Donation by Wayne Storer 24/04/09  

Wonderful cause. Good luck! Donation by Jan Conway 22/04/09  

Best of Luck Ruth, hope the training's going ok! Donation by Vineet Jobanputra 22/04/09  

Good luck, see you sunday green fairy! Donation by Ian Chamings 22/04/09  

Hope the training pays off and it isn't too hot on Sunday. Good Luck and Enjoy !! Donation by Dog & Suze 21/04/09  

Make sure you wave every time you pass a TV camera - Good Luck!! Donation by Penny Wyatt 19/04/09  

Go for it Ruth, i'm sure you'll fly round with those little wings! Donation by Martyn Earl 16/04/09  

Good luck, will look out for you on the day! Donation by Carol Thomas 14/04/09  

Make sure you beat Alec's time:-) Good luck, I'll come & cheer you on xxxxxx Donation by Clare Johnson 06/04/09  

very best of luck hun! Donation by Lulu 04/04/09  

Best of luck Ruth, sure all the training will make it easy on the day. Donation by Anne & Gavin 04/04/09  

Good Luck Ruth, hope it goes well! Donation by Simon T 04/04/09  

Best of luck, Ruth! Does your fairy costume have wings -- if so, use them!!! Donation by sonia and rob 01/04/09  

Donation only payable if sub 4 hours! Donation by Mark Hutch 31/03/09  

Hope the costume rehersal went well at Reading! Good Luck Donation by Suzanne Shea 31/03/09  

You're a good woman Ruthie! All the best! xxx Donation by D & Davina 30/03/09  

Best wishes and good luck from Ed and Mary. Will look out for you on TV! Donation by Mary and Ed 30/03/09  

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* Total raised online: £1,994.27
  Offline donations: £762.28
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £532.51

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