Raised: 290%
Target: £10,000.00
Raised so far: £28,982.36
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My story

 

Thanks for visiting my page - Please take a few minutes to see what has caused me to take leave of my senses:

About Emily: Emily is 15 years old and completely bonkers ! Every one who knows her will understand what I mean - she's a bright, bubbly bundle of fun who makes people laugh all the time. If there's any mucking about or jokes to play you can bet that Emily is involved. Emily is also a kind and thoughtful girl - my 9 year old daughter Anna loves her and the way she makes her feel so grown up. Earlier this year Emily stayed in our apartment with Anna during our skiing holiday - lets just say the girls didn't get much sleep that week. The expression larger than life has never been more applicable in describing Emily and the impact she has on everyone. There's one more thing to tell you about Emily - in late August 2008 Emily was diagnosed with Leukaemia - Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (ALL) to be precise. Emily, her family and friends are still in shock.

About Teenage Cancer Trust (TCT): You can read about the incredible work and help that TCT perform down below and also by logging onto their website. In 2006, the firm that I work for, Credit Suisse, chose TCT as their charity of the year - and the funds raised helped enormously. In August Emily and her family experienced the help that TCT provide when Emily was admitted to the Young Persons Ward at UCH London.

About Me: When someone close to you contracts something awful like Leukemia it really hits home . For me it was the feeling of how hopeless and helpless I was in doing anything about this. When we first went to see Emily after hearing her terrible news it was to be honest like a terrible nightmare - which didn't go away. We were all shocked and seeing Emily scared of what she was facing made me determined to do something. So Emily and I made a promise that day ( and we shook hands on it !) Even though she was scared and she knew things were going to get tough for her as she fought this terrible illness Emily promised me she would NEVER GIVE UP. And in return I promised Emily that despite being 43 years old, not having run further than 1 mile (and that was when I was 16) I would run the London Marathon. The thought of this is completely scary and for those who know me well it's completely bonkers but just as Emily promised not to give up neither am I. I've got my place and I'm going to do it in April 2009. In doing so I am going to do my darndest to run a reasonable time and raise £10,000 for TCT. So now you know what this is all about I make no apology in asking you to please donate generously and more than you would do normally so that together with everyone's help we can help Emily and many more like her to beat Cancer. All you money will go directly to TCT if you donate on this site - plus if you are a tax payer both you and TCT benefit so dont forget those details when prompted by the website. Look out for my regular updates on progress. In the mean time I would like to say a huge THANK YOU for your support. It is really appreciated.

Simon.

P.S. A FINAL WORD FROM ME: EMILY THIS IS FOR YOU - BE BRAVE AND DON'T FORGET WHAT YOU PROMISED ME !

Wishing you well on your road to recovery Donation by The Dobinsons 12/05/09  

£10.00

I don't know you, but my brother beat ALL a couple of years ago (he's currently happy at uni and loving life). You can do this Emily - never give up! Donation by Harriet 08/05/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Jason flew in from Oz and gave me a call to catch up - very kindly he gave me this donation - thanks mate! Donation by Jason Tranfield 07/05/09  

£100.00

Don't know you but saw your link on my Just giving page - Well done. Good luck Emily x Donation by Tiffany 06/05/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Well done for beating me! The rest of the donation as promised. Well done for a fantastic achievement all round. Donation by Ruth 02/05/09  

£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid

We asked Mum why Simon would run 26 miles when there are buses in London. Anyhow we told Mum we wanted to give some money too so here it is. Donation by Tara, Kimi, Bella (daughters of Sue Vogt-Skard) 01/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Congratulations on a job well done. Your passion is contagious Donation by Lewis Miller 01/05/09  

£200.00

Congratulations and best of luck to Emily!! Donation by Susie Booth 01/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Very well done indeed! Donation by Russell Chambers 01/05/09  

£250.00 + £70.51 Gift Aid

Incredible effort on both of your parts! Proves what you can do when you never give up! Donation by Lynn Cornish 01/05/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Outstanding effort Simon, an inspiration to me. Emily: I don't know you but I don't think you will give up, not with people like Simon beside you;-) Donation by Ewan, just another Justgiving member 30/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

It's people like you and the courage of little stars like Emily that gives the world hope, well done sweety and a big hug to Emily x Donation by Donna Kempson 30/04/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

congratulations- the amount you've raised is incredible! Donation by Peter Le Grice 30/04/09  

£3.00

Stories like this should not be allowed to be read in the work place,the emotion is high. Weldone Simon, an amazing acheivement. Don't give up Emily x Donation by Viki 30/04/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Congratulations! Read your page after reading the Justgiving newsletter. All the best to Emily xx Donation by Nichola Rose 30/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well Done Simon! Fantatsic to see so many donations! Donation by Paul Cook 29/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Congratulations on succeeding so amazingly! Donation by Caroline 29/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

After hearing Emilys story from her dad - well done Donation by John Milner 28/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well I did promise to double it and you didn't disappoint ! Well done again on this amazing achievement Donation by Richard Davis 28/04/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Well done Simon - hope you made it Donation by John Noble 28/04/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Congratulations Simon - you are our fundraiser of the month! Donation by Justgiving 28/04/09  

£25.00

Passed this link by someone who met you on the DLR on the way to the run, so thought i'd sponsor. Very well done and very best wishes to Emily Donation by George Burns 28/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done Simon - a great effort for a fantastic charity. Donation by Dave Finlay 27/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Couldn't deny you the extra for trying to break 4 hours - if the weather had been cooler you would have done it easily ! Donation by Simon Rickard 27/04/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Donation by George Darlington 27/04/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

How was it?....... Donation by Jeremy 27/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

We met Cheryl on the Train coming home after the Marathon - at the end she very kindly gave me a donation. Many thanks Gooner Cheryl ! Donation by Cheryl 26/04/09  

£5.00

Best of luck today Simon and love and best wishes to Emily & her family X Donation by Helen & Ian Davie 26/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Maybe the last donation before the off. Run through the wall! Donation by Chris Tatham 26/04/09  

£50.00

Good luck Simon for tomorrow . Love to Emily, Jean and family xxxx Donation by Joanne Proudfoot 25/04/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
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