My story

Dear friends, family and colleagues - thank you for visiting my page!
Well - I did it!  And yes there was lots of pain (it started at 3 miles) but the day was fantastic and the support was immense - thank you so much.  I managed 4hrs 54 mins coming 1152nd in my age group - hurrah!  Who says the old and lame can't run eh?! xx 

March update..... well - there I was thinking that it was all going reasonably well, having posted 2.07 for my first half marathon.  Then disaster struck - the toll of 13 miles (only half of April's distance!) meant that my 'good' knee was seriously dodgy... several physio sessions and little improvement sees me visiting the specialist - watch this space to see whether I will be hopping or crawling in April!  Needless to say injury is very frustrating...STOP PRESS... I am to be re-built!  I would like to say just like the Bionic Woman but it is more likely to be sellotape, sticky-back plastic and toilet roll tubes - along with a couple of cortisone injections and no guarantees... at some point in all this I did say that if I can't run then I would walk the 26 miles in a banana suit... little did I realise just how likely an option that may well be - eek!

The latest...one week to go and feeling slightly nervous...not least because of my high risk training strategy! Seriously though - thanks to everyone for your words of support, laughter, and disbelief. And yes I am completely barking. My running number is 49537 - don't forget to cheer us all on!

Well I always said that I like a challenge and having been through major knee surgery, running the London Marathon will certainly be one!

But I am sure you'll agree that Breakthrough Breast Cancer is a fantastic charity to run and raise funds for - sadly too many people know someone who has, had, or been affected by breast cancer in some way - I know I do. This charity supports research to eradicate this terrible disease through discovering the causes, finding methods of prevention, and through developing new treatments.

I am aiming to beat my personal best in marathon running - this currently stands at 0 marathons in 38 years! I can only get better...All your donations - large or small will help me reach my target for the charity when I run on April 13th so please, please dig deep and sponsor me.
Donating through this site is quick and secure and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you, through Gift Aid.

Thank you so much for your support - it means an awful lot to me to know that you care.  Siani xx
PS - Watch my page for regular training (pain!) updates and some action photos - starting with our running team blog http://lilisusi.blogspot.com (that's Liz, Lisa, Susan, Sian)!

My charity

Breakthrough Breast Cancer

Breakthrough Breast Cancer

Charity Registration No. England & Wales No.1062636 Scotland No. SC039058

Breakthrough Breast Cancer is a pioneering charity dedicated to the prevention, treatment and ultimate eradication of breast cancer. We believe passionately that this disease can be beaten. By fighting on three fronts – research, campaigning and education – we are determined to save and change lives by removing the fear of breast cancer for good.

Donations 38

Again, congrats on a great effort for a great cause

Donation by IAN J. on 25/06/08

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

I've already told Marcus you're a nutcase and never to listen to any of your hairbrained schemes!!

Donation by G, A, W, F, M, The Stewarts on 16/04/08

£200.00

+ £56.41 Gift Aid

Very impressed - huge congrats and a v worthy cause to boot!

Donation by Mike on 15/04/08

£200.00

+ £56.41 Gift Aid

Well done and congrats on the PB

Donation by Andy on 15/04/08

£30.00

+ £8.46 Gift Aid

Job well done

Donation by Lou Lou Gibbs on 15/04/08

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

better late than never-me donating not you finishing. Well done, babe. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx gobs

Donation by suzanne on 14/04/08

£40.00

+ £11.28 Gift Aid

hope you enjoyed it!

Donation by Paul Pritchard on 13/04/08

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck hen, yer aff yer chomp :-)

Donation by Scottie on 11/04/08

£15.00

+ £4.23 Gift Aid

Hope they have some nice fruit on the refreshment stalls. Enjoy the walk!

Donation by Andrew Elmes on 08/04/08

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

Good Cause ! Best of luck x

Donation by Nick van O on 27/03/08

£100.00

+ £28.21 Gift Aid

Well done Siani, we are all right behind you. great effort for a great cause, love the Andrews Family x x

Donation by Phillipa Andrews on 20/03/08

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Pob lwc Siani! We know you can do it.

Donation by Jules & Joe on 11/03/08

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

All the very best of luck. I hope the weather stays fine, but your welsh origins should mean you are used to rain if is is a little damp!

Donation by Martin Newman on 24/02/08

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Sian

Donation by Steve Jones on 22/02/08

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Look forward to seeing the pictures of the Leprecaun hat!

Donation by Ciaran McLaughlin on 21/02/08

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

Good Luck Auntie Sian - My mum and me will look out for you on the TV xxx

Donation by Cameron on 18/02/08

£26.00

+ £7.33 Gift Aid

I admire your pluck more than he does! All the best.

Donation by Brian Martin on 18/02/08

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Mad as a hatter of course,but admire your pluck!! Have fun!!

Donation by Lui Fusco on 17/02/08

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

good luck sian

Donation by jo theakstone & mrs fitch on 16/02/08

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Rob Williams on 15/02/08

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

That'll teach you to open your mouth...! Good Luck to all 4 of you. Nx

Donation by Nicky Binning on 15/02/08

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

Donation by Annette on 14/02/08

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by stephen bedford on 11/02/08

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Go for it Sian!! Goodluck x

Donation by Himanshi on 07/02/08

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck glamorous lady. I will be there on the day to see you all come in.

Donation by Katrina Hazell on 30/01/08

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£1,398.00
  • Offline donations£2,352.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£3,750.00
  • Gift Aid£394.31

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