Stephen Cross is fundraising for Cornwall Hospice Care

Stephen Cross's Fundraising Page

Flora London Marathon 2009

on 26/04/2009

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Raising money for

Cornwall Hospice Care

Charity Registration No. 1113140

Cornwall Hospice Care provides care and support throughout Cornwall, for people living with life-threatening illnesses, their families and carers, not only in our two hospices - St Julia’s in Hayle and Mt Edgcumbe in St Austell - but also in outreach centres across the county. Last year, nearly 500 people benefited from over 7,400 bed days, receiving treatment to alleviate pain and control symptoms. The care given to patients and their families is provided free of charge, but costs us over £5 million annually (£10 a minute). Only 13% of this is funded by the government which means that we rely heavily on the generous support of the general public, donations, challenges and fundraising events. All the money we raise stays in Cornwall.

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Stephen Cross

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Raised: 131%

Target: £3,500.00
Raised so far: £4,574.40

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My story

Hello all, if you've reached this page, hopefully you are about to sponsor me to run the London Marathon on 26^th April 2009. THANK YOU! I’d like to tell you about the reason I am running.

I am running the London Marathon in memory of my wife, Lisa. Most of you will know her as Lisa Bawden, as she was only Lisa Cross for a couple of years.

Lisa passed away in June last year following a regrettably short fight with stomach cancer. With less than a year between the diagnosis and her passing it was a agonizing period for us both and everyone close to us. Lisa remained resilient and positive throughout and her love remains constant.

For this reason I am running in aid of Cornwall Hospice Care.

Lisa and I were married in 2006 but had been together for over ten years and known each other much longer. As a partner she was perfect; loving, caring and giving. I hope to do her memory justice on the 26^th.

I would also implore you to support me not just for Lisa but also for Cornwall Hospice Care and in particular Mount Edgcumbe Hospice in St. Austell for all the work they do. The care and support they gave Lisa and I was nothing short of amazing. Hopefully by completing the 26.2miles, and with your generosity, I can go some way to repay the kindness they showed and ensure that this care can continue.

Now I’m sure some of you will be questioning my ability to complete this undertaking. I have run the marathon once before in 2005 when I completed it in a time of 3hrs 55minutes. Despite being 4 years older, I’m obviously aiming to beat this in 2009. Last time my training was sporadic, this time I’m trying to be more disciplined.

My favourite memory of 2005 is not of the race itself but are the training sessions when Lisa rode her bike alongside me.

Training this time is going well so far, I’d like to think I will be able to beat my previous mark.

To all family, friends, colleagues and supporters of the Hospice, I hope you can sponsor me. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Steve

PS Due to everyone's generosity I've upped my target AGAIN!! as I don't want to rest on my laurels, thankyou for all your donations!

My allocated race number is 37478, keep an eye out!

Thanks for visiting my fundraising page.

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

	Well done! Donation by Mike & Maddie 02/05/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Hope it went well and that your walking again in time for footy. Donation by Simon Derry 01/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	well done, Donation by sooty & wendy 29/04/09	£60.00 + £16.92 Gift Aid
	Good luck buddy. Great cause Donation by Merrin Cooper 27/04/09	£25.00
	Mate, sorry for being late as usual. Hope you had a successful day yesterday in such a fantastic cause. Donation by Darren Bradbury 27/04/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	All the very best. Donation by Chris & Tania @ no.73 26/04/09	£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid
	good luck big fella, lisa would be proud Donation by cooter 25/04/09	£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid
	Good Luck......Liza will be with you all the way. Donation by Graham and Brenda Hodgkinson 24/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Crossy - inspiring mate - best of luck, rob Donation by rob lemon 24/04/09	£26.20 + £7.39 Gift Aid
	go for it pal, dont try your footy skills on the way tho!!! Donation by Adam Riley 24/04/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Donation by Matthew Wilkinson 24/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck mate, you can beat that time no problem. Donation by Paul Harris 23/04/09	£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid
	Donation by Tim 23/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Steve!x Donation by caroline and ted moss 23/04/09	£30.00
	Best of luck, what a good cause to be running for. We know Lisa would be very proud of you. Donation by Katie and Mark Newman 23/04/09	£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
	Go on son! Great cause, great girl - good luck to you mate ... Donation by Pete Woolston 22/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good Luck to you mate I hope all those 60 minute games for Wanderers helped even just a little for the training! Good luck again mate. Donation by Michael Shrimpton 22/04/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Crossy - we will look out for you on the telly! Donation by Colin & Bev 22/04/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Very impressive Crossy. Good luck, don't forget to moisturize those nipples. Donation by Rick&Becky G 20/04/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	good luck sir, i expect a headband and a tash for the photo finish! Donation by mark baker 20/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Best of luck on the day, thoughts will be with you. Best wishes Steve & Kerry Boniface Donation by Steve & Kerry Boniface 17/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck Steve. We'll be looking our for you and Claire. Lisa would be so proud of you both!!! Donation by Kate, Matt, Joseph and Harry Turner 15/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck Steve, we'll be trying to spot you on the tv! Lisa would be so proud of you. We miss her. Donation by Jake, Clare, Celia and Emily Sudlow 14/04/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Steve! Donation by Kyle Poots 14/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck! Donation by Mark Webb 12/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Steve,will be looking for you. Donation by Claire Webb 10/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Steve, we'll be cheering you on. Donation by Penny, Chris, James and Bethan 09/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Donation by ANDREW & ANN 08/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Best Wishes Donation by GREAT AUNTIE BETTY 08/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Crossy. It'll be a stroll in the park for you mate Donation by Mark Stevens 08/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£3,986.40
Offline donations:	£588.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£971.50

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