Raised so far: £749.00
My story
On 24th May I made it!!!. I finished in just over 3
hours and 56 minutes - so just came in on target in
under 4 hours.
I have only been running seriously for the last 12 months and completed the Norwich half marathon in November 2008 in just over 1 hour and 52minutes. I have never run a marathon, so just completing it will be a great achievement, but I am hoping to complete it in under 4 hours.
My father, Mike, was diagnosed with Advanced Kidney Cancer in November 2006, so I have witnessed firsthand the impact that the disease can have on people’s lives.
Every year almost 6,200 people in the UK learn that they have kidney cancer. That's over 16 people a day. And yet the condition - the tenth most common cancer among men - rarely attracts much public attention. The mission at the James Whale Fund is to try and change that.
The James Whale fund has played a vital role in heightening the profile of Kidney cancer and campaigning for the NHS funding of the new drugs for the treatment of advanced forms of the disease. A number of new drugs have been identified that can temporarily halt the progress of advanced kidney cancer and more than double life expectancy compared to standard treatments, this can significantly improve the quality of life for patients.
After a long battle from the fund and many patients including my father, these new drugs are now available through all NHS trusts, giving hope for a better quality of life and a longer life. When first diagnosed, my father was given only 6 months to live but due to this new drug (Sutent) he is still with us 2 years on!!
More research and support is needed, so please help us by sponsoring me.
Thanks for visiting my fundraising page.
Sarah 
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Well done, a fantastic cause. Donation by Tony McNamara 07/07/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Well Done Donation by Betty Townend 04/06/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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go mum !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Donation by francesca 04/06/09 |
£5.00 | |
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Congratulations! Donation by The Bunn"s 25/05/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid | |
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Good luck!!!! Donation by Neil Townend 24/05/09 |
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid | |
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Enjoy your beer on Sunday Donation by The Langleys 22/05/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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Good Luck Sarah - fantastic cause - enjoy the day!! Donation by Suzanne Edge 22/05/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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Best of luck and will be cheering for you Donation by Adam Laing 21/05/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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Well done Sarah and Good luck Donation by Janice Deakin 21/05/09 |
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid | |
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I take my hat off to you - the very best of luck! Donation by Mike Townsend 19/05/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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Brilliant! Donation by Jane Reeds 19/05/09 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid | |
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This is for living with Rob not the marathon Donation by Dominic Clayden 18/05/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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Go gal Donation by Colin Simm 15/05/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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Great cause, good luck. Donation by Mark Barrett 15/05/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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Hi Sarah, chasing tall, blonde, blue eyed Danish men is great motivation to run under 4 hours ;-) You're an inspiration to us all! Good luck. Donation by Craig Gibson 14/05/09 |
£65.00 | |
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Good Luck Sarah ! Donation by Paul Howe 14/05/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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Good Luck -The beers are on Rob at the Finisk! Donation by Allison 13/05/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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Best of luck for a really successful race! Donation by Greg Somerville 11/05/09 |
£50.00 | |
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Good luck Sarah! Sorry its only a fiver but your old man doesn't pay me enough ! Have a word ! Donation by Douthy 11/05/09 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid | |
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Good luck Sarah! Donation by Simon, Jackie, Sophie and Milly 06/05/09 |
£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid | |
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We will cross everything we can for you on the day! Donation by Julian & Sarah 26/04/09 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid | |
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Go Sarah! Donation by The Hannings 26/04/09 |
£50.00 | |
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This does not surprise me 'cos you are so driven, focused and energetic, but, I am still most impressed. You go girl!!!! You're an inspiration! Donation by Robin & Victoria Spencer 31/03/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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Good Luck Sarah (don't worry you will make it!!) Donation by Anon 30/03/09 |
£50.00 | |
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Good luck Sarah Donation by Lisa & Neil Baily 30/03/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
| * Total raised online: | £555.00 |
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| Offline donations: | £194.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £94.49 |
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