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

Jelly Babies. Great effort Simon

Donation by Will on 14/04/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck Simon, dont forget the vaseline in all of your special places! have been and will be thinking of you on the day. The Tids

Donation by Steve Ann Naomi and Lloyd on 13/04/09

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

Awesome effort Simon - what a fantastic journey.... Best wishes to Emily too, we will be cheering you both on all the way from Australia!.

Donation by Tracey Kitcher on 11/04/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Beautiful Girl. Good Luck. x

Donation by Helena Hunt on 10/04/09

£30.00

Wow not long to go now, good luck and we'll be cheering for you by the rotherhithe tunnel, lol x

Donation by Dave and Charlie Painter on 10/04/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Big gulp of air, head down and look for the finish line Simon. Top effort!

Donation by Andrew Adams on 10/04/09

£30.00

+ £8.46 Gift Aid

A great cause and a great effort Simon, enjoy the day!

Donation by James Foreman on 09/04/09

£30.00

+ £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck - I am sure all the training will pay off

Donation by Nicola Devine on 09/04/09

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck Simon

Donation by Tim Rodber on 09/04/09

£100.00

+ £28.21 Gift Aid

You are doing so well Simon and it's not long to go now. Best of luck.

Donation by Magda Buba on 07/04/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done Simon - wish you success for the Run

Donation by John Bowerman on 06/04/09

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

Emily, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Go Simon!!

Donation by Chris Grygiel & Todd West on 03/04/09

£100.00

Simon we wish you success on your Run - A great cause- Superb Effort. Thanks again for a great day at Burstead.

Donation by Bespoke Recruitment on 03/04/09

£550.00

+ £155.13 Gift Aid

Good luck and well done on the fund raising

Donation by Debbie Wingrove on 02/04/09

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

amazing effort and cause, good luck.

Donation by Jen Evans on 02/04/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

I have nothing but admiration for you, well done for what you have acheived so far.

Donation by Lorraine Grant on 02/04/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Keep going! We'll be there to cheer

Donation by Brian and Chrissie Foster on 02/04/09

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

top effort - great cause - good luck

Donation by Anwar on 02/04/09

£100.00

Every day is a brand new day with endless opportunities’. Emily without doubt will never stop fighting so “Go Foster Go” with your head held high

Donation by Ian Frazer on 02/04/09

£30.00

+ £8.46 Gift Aid

Keep going Simon, I know you can do this. All that training will pay off in the end.

Donation by Val Walker on 02/04/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Hi Simon, I just finished reading your latest update and I realised I haven't donated anything yet! Gooluck mate :-) :-)

Donation by Godfrey 'Godders' Anderson on 02/04/09

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

charity day auction, 4-ball for warley park. i do hope this means you´ll let me win! good job mate, keep going. last couple of weeks of training now.

Donation by ivan mackenzie on 01/04/09

£300.00

Very best of luck - great effort

Donation by David & Liz Ward on 30/03/09

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

Carol works with Auntie Chris,Best wishes to Emily and Good Luck to Simon we will look out for you on the 26th !!

Donation by Chris & Carol Rawlinson on 29/03/09

£30.00

+ £8.46 Gift Aid

Simon, Thank you for a great day at the Burstead Golf Club, I will really enjoy that little bottle of Red!

Donation by David Thompson on 27/03/09

£450.00

Donation summary

  • * Online donations$42,730.04
  • Offline donations$903.31
  • Text donations$0.00
  • Total raised$43,633.35
  • Gift Aid$5,957.74

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