Simone Redbart is fundraising for Jewish Care

Simone Redbart's Fundraising Page

Flora London Marathon 2009

on 26/04/2009

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Raising money for

Jewish Care

Charity Registration No. 802559

Jewish Care is the largest provider of health and social care services for the Jewish community in the United Kingdom. 2,000 dedicated staff and 2,500 volunteers help more than 7,000 people every week through 70 centres and specialist services.

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Simone Redbart

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Raised: 151%

Target: £2,000.00
Raised so far: £3,027.20

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My story

I did it!!!! 5 hours, 34 minutes and 43 seconds later in 16 degree heat, I ran the 26.2 miles in the Flora London Marathon. What a day! The atmosphere, course and other runners were all incredible and this helped make the day even more special. Thanks to everyone who turned up on the day to support me - I really appreciated this especially towards the end of the course.

I decided to run the London Marathon in order to raise money to support Jewish Care's Holocaust Survivors Centre. This is a Jewish social centre for survivors who were in Europe during the war or came as refugees after November 1928.

The Centre provides Holocaust Survivors with a chance to meet and socialise with other survivors who have had similiar experiences. It is a place where they are made to feel very welcome, can have a meal, as well as partake in social activities and outings or to receive therapy if needed by highly qualified therapists.

Whilst researching for my dissertation on 'Jewish Resistance in the Holocaust' 14 years ago, I contacted the Centre and they allowed me to meet and interview survivors on whose testimony I based my work. It was an incredible journey that I went on with these survivors and to this day, their words still live with me. I have remained in touch with some of these people as well as the Centre and this is my reason for wanting to raise funds for them. The Centre and individual survivors have needs and I would like to help them financially to allievate these.

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

Your support is very much appreciated. Thank you.

Thanks go to B Leverton & Anonymous who donated offline.

	Easy when you have so little weight to carry! Donation by Shhh 20/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well Done Donation by Allan Cowen 06/05/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Well Done! Donation by Stuart Dickson 05/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done!! Donation by Tali Yawitch 04/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done, sorry this is so late! xxx Donation by Caroline G 03/05/09	£10.00
	well done giggles Donation by Martin Segal 29/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done indeed. Donation by Jon Belinfante 28/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	mazal tov xxxxx Donation by Simi 28/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	well done Donation by barry mann 27/04/09	£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
	Sorry we couldn't be there. Well don, keep up the great work. Donation by Adam & Taryn 27/04/09	£50.00
	Congratulations on completing the Marathon! Donation by Pat 27/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Mazel Tov - I know how much a dream come true this is for you so well done. I'll was eating kosher steak sandwiches on Bondi Beach as you ran this! Donation by Martin "Downunder' Ashton 27/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Darren & Sacha 26/04/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Donation by Michael 26/04/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Look forward to seeing back and fitter than ever at netball soon! xx Donation by Jude & Simson 26/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Giving as you are running - hope it went well Donation by Myrna Young 26/04/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	You are mad but that is why we all love you...good luck Donation by TJ 25/04/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Simone well done and good luck for tomorrow. I am sure all the training will pay off! Donation by Richard Brooks 25/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	26.2 miles without chocolate! Will you cope? Good on you Donation by Fellow chocolate lover 24/04/09	£70.00 + £19.74 Gift Aid
	You're a star! Donation by Elaine 24/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	first cappucino on us in our new cafe at the hsc Donation by melanie & rachelle 24/04/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good luck Simone - hope you have lots of fun on the run ! Donation by Della & Tony Hurst 24/04/09	£50.00
	Simone, great effort! Congrats. Donation by Rosalind Preston 24/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck Simone, it is a great day & one you will always remember Donation by David & Katie Allen 24/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck Simone, so so proud of you. Will be cheering you on honey xx Donation by Natalie Hirsch 24/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck "Slim" - I know you'll do it in good time and Thursday's lunch is on me. Luv u lots Donation by Alan Levy 24/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Complete the Marathon and I will have to include it in the speech!!! Donation by D & R W 24/04/09	£100.00
	Wishing you lots of luck for Sunday - great cause, well done.Love Sam Jonny Kyla and Zak. Donation by Sam Lethbridge 24/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	good luck Donation by sheila and charles clore 24/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Lots of luck and hope the sun keeps shining for you! Donation by Ali Jacobs 24/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£2,965.20
Offline donations:	£62.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£717.88

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