My story

 

HELP GIVE ME MOTIVATION TO COMPLETE A MARATHON AND HELP SAVE DOGS LIVES!!
 

YES that’s right I said MARATHON – 26.2 miles!! Why I hear you ask – out of sheer madness and with the hope that my friends and family can help me save some Greyhound's and Lurcher's lives.    

So for those of you that know me, you will know that "exercise" is a dirty word to me! Many of you will have heard me say "lifts are there to be used; it would be rude not too!!" I am the type of person that drives to the shops when they are only 3 streets away from my house!

  

On the 8th January 2012 I hit the big 30. I found out that also on the exact same day of my birthday, Walt Disney World Florida were organising their marathon - what better way to way to celebrate than to run it with my brother and husband! After all I LOVE Disney!!!

 

In in summer of 2011, I took the plunge and booked flights, accommodation, and entrance fees for the race. No turning back now! My aim.... is to complete it! I can't say fairer than that! My plan - to CROSS THE LINE OF MY FIRST MARATHON NO MATTER WHAT - RUN, JOG, WALK OR CRAWL!!

  

You will know that I have two beautiful dogs that I spoil rotten and they get everything they need (and lots of stuff they don’t need!) My dogs Suzy Q (5yr old Greyhound) and Marmite (1 year old Lurcher) are my world. You will know that Marmite was a rescue dog from Greyhound Gap, and goodness knows what life he would have had if he was not rescued by this wonderful charity. I have decided I wanted to give something back to them, in appreciation for bringing Marmite into my life. Although he can be a little s*d at times - we love him to BITS!!

  

Greyhound Gap does a fantastic job of helping save the lives of death row (to be put to sleep) greyhounds and lurchers. Dogs that are abandoned by their owners to the local pounds, and given 7 days before being destroyed; or strays where no owners ever come forward to claim them. I can't imagine how people can do this, as I am a massive animal lover. These dogs need our help and support as they cannot speak for themselves and ask for help!

 

"Greyhound Gap is a small independent charity set up to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome greyhounds and lurchers who find themselves in a 'put to sleep' situations in UK pounds. Funded almost entirely by donations, we rehome around 150 dogs each year. We can have up to 60 dogs in our care at any one time, in foster homes or in holding kennels awaiting suitable foster homes. Greyhound Gap operates on a national basis so our dogs can be homes in most areas throughout the UK." www.greyhoundgap.org.uk

 

Looking for the perfect pet - check out these currently homeless hounds  http://www.greyhoundgap.org.uk/homing-a-adoption/homeless-hounds

Thank you for taking the time to read my page. Please help other dogs like Marmite find their Forever Homes and enjoy life to the full. Anything you can spare will be appreciated and will spur me on to make it to the end of my 26.2 mile DISNEY MARATHON! Thank you

S-J x 

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Greyhound Gap

Greyhound Gap

Charity Registration No. 1113207

Greyhound Gap is a registered charity that rescues takes in and re-homes death row Greyhounds and Lurchers who find themselves in a PTS situation in UK pounds.

Donations 44

Donation by Monica Serrao on 23/02/12

£5.00

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Donation by Anonymous on 17/02/12

£120.00

+ £30.00 Gift Aid

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You go girl!

Donation by Anthony Couzens on 31/01/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Well done! Ziggy and I are really sorry to hear about Marmite

Donation by Carolyn Trafford on 28/01/12

£2.00

+ £0.50 Gift Aid

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That should make it double your target - in memory of Marmite - so sorry for your loss.

Donation by Paul Bould on 28/01/12

£19.50

+ £4.88 Gift Aid

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Well done SJ! Couldn't have been easy x

Donation by Jo Wright on 27/01/12

£2.00

+ £0.50 Gift Aid

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I am so impressed that you did this! Well done! I'd put £2.00 on your form but it's such a good cause, I rounded up :) x

Donation by Peter Kingswell on 26/01/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Well done S-J! That's the 'exercise' bit done, now you can get back to lounging around :-)

Donation by Karen Lillis on 25/01/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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We are so sorry to hear about dear Marmite. This donation is from his brother Wilson (aka Jason). Lots of love. xxx

Donation by Erin Whitehouse on 21/01/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Well done with the fund raising and I'm so sorry for your loss xx

Donation by Johann Taylor on 14/01/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Well done for completing the marathon. RIP little one xxx

Donation by Jan and Fran Sutton on 14/01/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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You are an inspiration. RIP Marmite x

Donation by Jane and David Lund on 14/01/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Marmite would be proud of you! You are a very brave lady! x

Donation by Chloe Lee on 13/01/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Rest in peace Marmite.You have such a big heart to complete the marathon under so sad conditions. Brave but selfless

Donation by Marie Riley on 12/01/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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In memory of Marmite and all the other Gap Dogs. Well done !

Donation by George, Subbo & Tess on 12/01/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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In memory of Marmite. You are one brave lady!

Donation by Helen Wigley on 12/01/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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For being so brave. And in memory of Marmite. I am so sorry for your loss.

Donation by Angela Evans on 12/01/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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In loving memory of Marmite and as a token of your bravery and determination.. I am so sorry for your loss. Run free Marmite xx

Donation by Emma Warrington on 12/01/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Run free Marmite xxx

Donation by Gillian Rideout on 12/01/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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You are a very brave lady...I am so sorry for your loss.

Donation by sharon ridge on 12/01/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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S-J, we're so sorry for your loss. You are so courageous to have carried on. xxx

Donation by JOANNA HARRISON on 12/01/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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So sorry to hear of your loss - you have amazing courage

Donation by Tina Ratcliffe on 12/01/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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So sorry to hear the tragic news surrounding your amazing effort. xx

Donation by Michele Perry on 12/01/12

£2.50

+ £0.63 Gift Aid

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Fantastic and so sorry about your loss xxxxxxcarolexxxxxx

Donation by carole box on 12/01/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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You are one brave and determined lady. Well done on completing the marathon. May Marmite run free at Rainbow Bridge.

Donation by Hazel Dunlop on 12/01/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£747.00
  • Offline donations£0.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£747.00
  • Gift Aid£185.50

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