Raised: 128%
Target: £6,000.00
Raised so far: £7,695.20
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My story

 

Well I did it, enjoyed it and finished in 4.15 - all of which made me very happy!!!   It was a fantastic experience and worth all the difficult training and to raise this staggering amount of money is just mind blowing. 

Thank you so much to everyone who has sponsored me, you have all been so generous and kind.

Special thanks to Bruce and my lovely family for all the amazing support over the last few months.

Thank you so much for visiting my fundraising page.

I am planning to run the 2009 London Marathon which will be a huge  challenge for me.   Prior to training, my running experience was very limited, ranging from fell running when I was 8 and encouraged by my parents to run up and down hills in Yorkshire (!) to the odd jog on Wimbledon Common with a gap of 26 years of nothing much.  This makes the prospect of running the marathon very daunting but exciting. 

The reason for this marathon madness is to raise money for the MS Society which has become a cause very close to my heart.  My gorgeous sister Tanya was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS)  last year and I felt that I simply had to do something to support this fantastic charity. 

My training is going well but it is getting harder and harder. I have done a 10K and Brighton Half Marathon which were great but now the long runs and the recovery are taking their toll.These are my reflections so far and the lessons I have learnt.....

26.2 miles is a really, really long way 

Training for a marathon takes a lot of time and could take over your life if you didn't have a million other things to do!

Running is great up to about 15 miles but then my knees and feet aren't too keen.

Carbohydrates, mileage and pace are all utterly fascinating (ask Bruce he has to listen to me obsessing about them!)

I have a new found respect and admiration for anyone who has trained and run a marathon - it is punishing!

I am aware that this is not the best time to be asking for donations but I would be so, so, grateful for your donation as every penny really does count - thank you, thank you, thank you!  

Shamira x

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Well Done. Donation by Lee 25/05/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Well Done Shamira you are an inspiration! Donation by Frampton Staff (Tanya's school) 16/05/09  

£115.00 + £32.44 Gift Aid

Donation by Chris Owen 11/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

A great effort and fantastic time. You should be very proud of yourself. Marathon des sables next please ironwoman......xxx Donation by Ali C 04/05/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

WELL DONE YOU WERE GREAT A TRUE CHAMPION Donation by MOSLEY FAMILY 01/05/09  

£150.00 + £42.31 Gift Aid

Well done - super amount raised Donation by Sue Sheldrick 29/04/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Well done - we know you could do it Donation by David & Ruth 27/04/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

You are such an inspiration! Donation by Amanda 26/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck and well done for your commitment and dedication Donation by Jane 25/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

You are an inspiration - go girl! Donation by Sophie, Jurgen, Henry and Amy 25/04/09  

£25.00

Nuff respect, nuff said.....love, love, love you....xx Donation by Bertali-Kennedys 25/04/09  

£75.00 + £21.15 Gift Aid

Good luck Sham....we will be thinking of you xx Donation by Tony & Lynn 25/04/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

good luck Donation by Bett family 24/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Donation by 1 24/04/09  

£117.00 + £33.00 Gift Aid

Sister's are just ace! We know you'll storm it but good luck for the big day xx Donation by Sarah, Jonty, Lizzy & Lola 23/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Just keep running, just keep running..... Hoping to be there to cheer you on, you brave girl! xxxx Donation by Caroline 23/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Wishing you all the luck for a very good cause Donation by Mosley Family 21/04/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

We too are friends of Philip and Adam. Will be watching on Sunday and know you will do it. Donation by Johanna, Richard and Tom Farley 21/04/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

we are friends of adam and philip good luck Donation by Neil&Michelle 21/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Keep eating those carbs!!! Donation by Chloe 19/04/09  

£10.00

Good Luck, you deserve to do well. Donation by Hilary, Lucy & family 18/04/09  

£60.00 + £16.92 Gift Aid

Go mummy go. You are ace. We love you. PS. The piggy bank has now crashed. Donation by J & J 16/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck on the day Donation by Josie & Terry 15/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck! Donation by Katy Thorneycroft 14/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck Donation by Gary W 13/04/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

GO Shem GO!! Wow, we're in awe. Goodluck girl. xxx Donation by Emma, Matt & George 13/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

you are such a special lady doing a special task Donation by margaret brown 12/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

so proud of you and look up to you matey Donation by jeanette brown 12/04/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

good luck Donation by Penna Wells 10/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Paula R's out with a broken toe.... its a given you're a winner - both as a friend, sister and athlete (yes, you!). Good luck and run well x x Donation by Rory & Shirley 09/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
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  Offline donations: £100.00
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £1,081.72

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