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My story

 

26 April 2009 - sprinting to the finish in front of Buckingham Palace!

The whole race was great; but this was the BEST bit.  I finished in 5.40.42.  I had hoped to do better, but now I have plenty of room for improvement - next year!

So many thanks for your support - it really helped get me to the finish. Ruth

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24 April 2009 - new picture for those of you who might be watching out for me on the day!  I can confirm I'll be at the start....excited and looking forward to the challenge.

Thanks so much for your support!    Ruth

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Hello,

Thanks for visiting my fundraising page.

I’ve decided to celebrate my pending 50th birthday with a little run ... the London Marathon on 26th April. I’d be delighted if you’d support me (financial goals always work for me!) and beat. beat is a portfolio charity of Impetus Trust, a venture philanthropy fund set up by our private equity colleagues in the UK.

beat is the leading UK charity for people with eating disorders and their families. beat is the working name of the Eating Disorders Association, and continues to build on the strong foundations of the past 18 years of its successful work.

Eating disorders are a serious mental illness affecting 1.1 million people in the UK. beat provides helplines for adults and young people, online support and a UK-wide network of self-help groups to help people beat their eating disorder.

beat's vision is simple: Eating Disorders will be Beaten. Check out www.b-eat.co.uk

In lieu of that fabulous 50th birthday present you’ve chosen for me ... please consider a donation on my behalf to beat.

Many thanks for your support. I can’t tell you how much it will help motivate me to achieve this monumental challenge.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: beat 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.

So please sponsor me now!

Happy Birthday - you can do it! Donation by Jo Sawicki 06/06/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Can't say I will be attempting this for my 50th. Well done and hope you have a good party this weekend Donation by Steven Davis 02/06/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Well done Ruth! Donation by Henry Gregson 22/05/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

well done... better late than never (re my donation, not your time!) Donation by chris t 11/05/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

well done, presumably you wiull now want to do the five continents in one year Donation by paresh shah 06/05/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

What a great achievement! Donation by Paola and James 05/05/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

well done!! Happy Birthday!! Donation by Nicky Ball 05/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done Ruth from us all at Duostream Donation by Duostream Technology 05/05/09  

£100.00

Well done, Ruth. And many happy returns for your 50th! Donation by Ria & Stephen 04/05/09  

£20.00

You are an inspiration! Congratulations! Donation by Kent Scott 04/05/09  

£25.00

A well deserved completion bonus!!! Donation by Anon 03/05/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

congratulations - glad you enjoyed it. This time last week....!! Donation by sarah matthews 02/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done Ruth Donation by Mike Clancy 30/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Many congrats & a big thank you Donation by Anita 28/04/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Congratulations - you did it! Donation by David Renton 28/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

well done Donation by Archie Fyfe 28/04/09  

£25.00

well done Ruth Donation by angie butler 27/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done Ruth... Donation by Marie Fitzpatrick 27/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

...a little late!! Donation by Tim Lebus 27/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck and let me know if you need a coach. Donation by Patrick 27/04/09  

£88.88

You are amazing....time now for that massage! Donation by Mark and Penny 26/04/09  

£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid

Hope the hand was there.... Donation by Jana 26/04/09  

£50.00

Good luck Ruth! Very impressive Donation by Sebi 26/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

You are crazy............. Donation by Paul & Estelle 26/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Happy Birthday - go for it Donation by Paul McKoen 25/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck, Ruth! We are so proud of you, and what a fantastic cause. x Donation by Ali, Justin, & Georgia Stewart 25/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck, I'll be supporting you & Andrew from the sofa .... Donation by Andrew & Kate Nolan 25/04/09  

£25.00

Best of luck Donation by Simon Hawkins 24/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Happy Birthday Ruth I am truly impressed. Good luck x Christina Donation by Christina Norton and Steve McAdam 24/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Great to hear from you - you are an amazing chick! Go girl go! Happy birthday Tx Donation by Tania Tribius 24/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
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