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 !

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Teenage Cancer Trust

Teenage Cancer Trust

Charity Registration No. 1062559

Every day in the UK, six teenagers are diagnosed with cancer. At Teenage Cancer Trust, we understand that cancer doesn’t stop these teenagers being teenagers. We know that young people have a much better chance if they are treated by teenage cancers experts, in an environment tailored to their needs. So we have created specialist units that aren’t like ordinary cancer wards. Everything about them has been designed to give teenagers the very best chance of a positive outcome. And we want every young person with cancer in this country to have that chance.

Donations 280

How was it?.......

Donation by Jeremy on 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 on 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 on 26/04/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Maybe the last donation before the off. Run through the wall!

Donation by Chris Tatham on 26/04/09

£50.00

Good luck Simon for tomorrow . Love to Emily, Jean and family xxxx

Donation by Joanne Proudfoot on 25/04/09

£30.00

+ £8.46 Gift Aid

Go for it Simon! We'll be watching out for your smile on the Mall!

Donation by Wayne & Sarah on 25/04/09

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck Simon and keep fighting Emily.

Donation by John, Lorraine, Dean, Grant and Cara Noble on 25/04/09

£60.00

+ £16.92 Gift Aid

Good luck tomorrow Simon - an amazing challenge for an amazing girl! x

Donation by The Terndrups on 25/04/09

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck Simon. Dear Emily, I work with your lovely Auntie Christine. Best wishes sweetie, love from Lorraine.

Donation by Lorraine on 25/04/09

£30.00

+ £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck Simon, wishing you all the best on your big day tomorrow!

Donation by Billy and Vicky Smith on 25/04/09

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

Good Luck tomorrow and love to Emily,Jean and family.

Donation by Michelle Waller & family on 25/04/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck tomorrow and well done with all your amazing support for Emily and the TCT

Donation by Derek Slee (of hbd) on 25/04/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Wishing Emily well on her healing journey and good luck to Simon on Sunday.

Donation by Jane on 25/04/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Dear Emily, We think about you lots and wish you well. Love from The Patons xx

Donation by The Patons on 24/04/09

£50.00

Dear Simon, good luck on Sunday. We really admire you for all that you are doing. Look forward to you telling us all about it next time we see you.

Donation by Sue and Angie on 24/04/09

£25.00

With love and best wishes!

Donation by Margaret Callender on 24/04/09

£30.00

Made it under the wire! Now you cross the finish line!

Donation by Janet Capuano on 24/04/09

£50.00

on your marks, get set............GO!!!!!

Donation by SWG on 24/04/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck, Simon. All the best to Emily!

Donation by Amy Tong on 24/04/09

£100.00

Keep up the extraordinary work. Good luck this weekend.

Donation by Eric Mayerson on 24/04/09

£100.00

I am confident there will be no critical loss of power THIS weekend. You are doing an amazing thing here - the very best of luck

Donation by Brian Fairbrother on 24/04/09

£500.00

+ £141.03 Gift Aid

Good luck Simon! What an incredible achievement already, even before you start the run itself. Best wishes to Emily. x

Donation by Elaine Burt on 24/04/09

£100.00

+ £28.21 Gift Aid

A fantastic achievement so far - very inspirational. Best wishes for the run.

Donation by Steve, Yolanda, Elena & Marco Speroni on 24/04/09

£100.00

+ £28.21 Gift Aid

Good luck

Donation by Martin on 24/04/09

£100.00

+ £28.21 Gift Aid

Good luck on Sunday Simon!

Donation by Rita & Chris Pearcey on 24/04/09

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£28,382.36
  • Offline donations£600.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£28,982.36
  • Gift Aid£3,957.28

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