David Matthews is fundraising for Grace Eyre Foundation

Saskia Tons Fundraising Page

Flora London Marathon 2009

on 26/04/2009

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Raising money for

Grace Eyre Foundation

Charity Registration No. 1020192

Grace Eyre is a charity supporting people with learning disabilities to make the most of opportunities in their communities and lead independent lives. We provide person centred day activity and accommodation services to 200 people, employ 80 staff and are supported by over 50 volunteers. We work across East and West Sussex and Brighton & Hove.

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David Matthews

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Raised: 71%

Target: £1,000.00
Raised so far: £706.20

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My story

I will be running the marathon in aid of Brighton & Hove Special Olympics

Why Brighton & Hove Special Olympics? - I admire athletes who challenge themselves and the perceptions others may have of them. In sport we can break down barriers and prejudices. Sport can unify people and bring out strengths within ourselves, as well as within others.

When I train I challenge myself, and when I succeed in achieving my goals I have a sense of pride, self confidence and amazement. I compare my training to that of a top athlete. A Special Olympics athlete knows exactly what I go through; the pain, the tears and the euphoria.

As athletes we share a common experience; emotionally and physically. We set targets, we work hard, very hard and then we have our moments of glory. Moments when we feel we are the best in the world - we have done something extraordinary! These proud moments of achievement are the same for every athlete, irrespective of discipline or ability. We are all amazing.

Special Olympics Athletes need every opportunity to prove themselves and this comes at a cost. I am proud to be raising money to help pay towards these costs and I am proud to consider myself an athlete; just like a Special Olympic athlete and all other athletes. We all challenge ourselves and have our own successes.

I hope our contributions will help them achieve their successes.

Thank you very much for your support.

	You WERE the fastest, prettiest, bestest runner there - you're amazing missus :-) Donation by Ren 01/05/09	£10.00
	Congratulations! Awesome... Donation by Helena 29/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck! Donation by Chris Daniels 21/04/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	you are our hero!! Donation by Eva Jarvis 21/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	All the best. Will Badger and Graeme be joining you?? x x Donation by Ollie Slim 17/04/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Very inspiring. Looking forward to seeing your joy! Donation by Becky & Iddy 14/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Best of Luck Donation by cath scott 14/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Sorry we can't join you! Donation by Ali & Eileen 10/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Saskia-we're impressed! Donation by Marion & Patrick 10/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Go Saskia, for all the rest of us who always meant to do the marathon! Donation by Chris Storey 09/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	go Saskia - sure you will do brilliantly after all your training - have fun and good luck Donation by Jan and Craig 08/04/09	£26.20 + £7.39 Gift Aid
	You're an inspiration, enjoy the day it will be fab. I love your charity, tis brilliant! Donation by Harriett 05/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Heel veel plezier en doe je best! Veel liefs Donation by Kees & Ila Ton 01/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck Saskia Donation by Stephen Harris 31/03/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck, not that you'll need it! Completely admirable of you to do it and for a worthy cause, too. Yay you! x Donation by Eileen MacPherson 31/03/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	you go girl...will be with you in spirit Donation by April Coetzee 30/03/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	I'll be there to cheer for both of us Donation by graeme & moira 28/03/09	£120.00 + £33.85 Gift Aid
	i hope graeme is joining you half way. Donation by stevie parry 27/03/09	£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
	Good luck Saskia! The trainings the hard the part and you've done all that - you can enjoy the race now! Donation by Anthony Pope 26/03/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck Donation by Gillian 26/03/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	You're an inspiration - have a fabulous day. Donation by Sarah Leach 25/03/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	good luck luvly Donation by chloe hippert 25/03/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Wave a communal bin so we recognise you! Donation by Hugo Blomfield 25/03/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Go Saskia...just wish our $ was worth more! Donation by Fiona 25/03/09	£70.00
	We're full of admiration - what energy you have !! Donation by Peggy and Tony Godfrey 24/03/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Go girl go Donation by Elaine Walker 24/03/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Run like the wind Saskia! Donation by Helen Loughnane 24/03/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Go Saskia! Donation by Judith Elmes 24/03/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Richard Warren 24/03/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Frances Chambers 24/03/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£706.20
Offline donations:	£0.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£176.62

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