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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

Good luck Simon, it is certainly for a good and justifyinglcause.

Donation by Derek Hollis on 24/11/08

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

At your age you ought to know better! I'm sure you will achieve your goals.

Donation by John Connolly on 21/11/08

£100.00

+ £28.21 Gift Aid

Good for you and such a wonderful cause, really proud of what your doing.

Donation by Rachel Woolley on 18/11/08

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

Great effort for a good cause

Donation by Costas Michaelides on 17/11/08

£100.00

+ £28.21 Gift Aid

Good luck on the run Simon. All my best wishes to Emily, Dave and family

Donation by Steve Sharkey on 17/11/08

£100.00

+ £28.21 Gift Aid

I'm sure the CRES guys can get you a cuppa somewhere along the Isle of Dogs stretch...

Donation by Richard Allibone on 17/11/08

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

Best of luck, Simon

Donation by Tim Hamilton on 17/11/08

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck Simon. Sounds like the training is going well.

Donation by Steve Crabb on 17/11/08

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Training sounds to be going well. Keep up the good work.

Donation by Claudia, Ruby and Greg on 16/11/08

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

Go for it big bro! - extra £25 if you finish!!!! :))

Donation by Karen and Royston Young on 16/11/08

£75.00

+ £21.15 Gift Aid

Good Luck Simon!!!!!!!!!!

Donation by Benny Lee on 16/11/08

£100.00

Simon, wonderful cause, best wishes to you both

Donation by John Flexen on 16/11/08

£100.00

+ £28.21 Gift Aid

Best of Luck Simon and what a great cause too!

Donation by Belinda and Luke Terry on 15/11/08

£500.00

Good luck Simon!

Donation by Nicola Kiernander on 14/11/08

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Simon-our wonderful son-in-law we are so proud of what you are doing for Emily. We wish you both well.

Donation by Derek and Ruth Jerreat on 13/11/08

£100.00

+ £28.21 Gift Aid

A great cause. Good luck with the training!

Donation by Curtis Baron on 12/11/08

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

Best wishes to Emily from all of us. Good luck Simon

Donation by Julie & Steve Baker and the Girls on 10/11/08

£50.00

Hello Emily. Thinking of you, Mum and family and sending you lots of love. Keep positive - one day you could run the Marathon too. x

Donation by Sarah Cuff on 08/11/08

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Simon what a great thing you are doing for a great cause and for a very special girl. Emz we all love you lots from me & them in the ugly club xxxx

Donation by Lorraine, Craig, Tory & Josh on 05/11/08

£500.00

+ £141.03 Gift Aid

Good luck in achieving a tough feat for an unbelievably worthwhile cause. I’ll be sending lots of positive thoughts to both you and Emily. Clare

Donation by Clare Ashmore on 04/11/08

£100.00

+ £28.21 Gift Aid

Donation by Claremore on 04/11/08

£50.00

Simon, I salute you! Train hard.

Donation by nigel burrell on 04/11/08

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

All the best of luck Simon and sending all the strength in the world to Emily.

Donation by Meni Barrass on 04/11/08

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

go for it!

Donation by Andrew Talbot on 31/10/08

£100.00

Simon, Well done on a fantastic cause. Emily, the very best of luck and get well soon.

Donation by Tim Giddy on 30/10/08

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations$43,377.81
  • Offline donations$917.00
  • Text donations$0.00
  • Total raised$44,294.81
  • Gift Aid$6,048.06

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