My story

Hey Everyone!

First of all, THANK YOU for clicking on the link to my Just Giving page, and to those of you who previously sponsored me earlier in September for the Great North Run, all your support has been greatly appreciated!

So now it’s the NEW YEAR and on April 17 2011, my Dad and I will be running in the Virgin London Marathon!

We were very lucky to receive Golden Bond Fundraising places this year. They are like gold dust! Every year there are more and more people wanting to raise money for numerous charities or running in memory of friends and family, for personal reasons or for fitness in general. Ours are all of these combined!

We have been given this opportunity to raise as much as we can for RAFT. Many people may not have heard of this smaller charity or know what they do….

“Around the world, the lives of hundreds of thousands of people are affected by skin disfiguring illnesses and damage such as burns, wounds, limb amputations and skin cancer. RAFT is here to help them. 

RAFT stands for the Restoration of Appearance and Function Trust. We are an independent registered charity carrying out pioneering research into practical and affordable ways to save and repair skin.”

RAFT is closely linked with our family as we have donated large amounts of money over the past year since my Aunty Laila died on January 12th 2010 due to skin cancer, we are running in memory of Laila who completed 3 London Marathons herself along with my Mum and Dad. Running is in the family and this has inspired me to follow in their footsteps and raise money at the same time.

It wont be easy to raise such a big target, nor will the training which I have now begun with my Dad…

I know it will be made easier by the huge amount of support and help from all of you as most of you have shown so much loyality to us while Laila was poorly and since she died in January. Me and my family are so grateful for this and it has given us strength to do sporting events such as the Great North Run, Run For All Leeds 10k, Skin Foundation 4 Mile Walk, and a cricket match in memory of Laila. The London Marathon is by far our biggest challenge!

 

So please DIG DEEP, does not matter how small your donation is, every penny counts towards helping make someone’s life that little bit better!

THANK YOU SO MUCH.

Please click on the link to follow our training on our Facebook Page to see how we are doing ! http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/home.php?sk=group_116156861790816&ap=1

Lots of love x

 

My charity

RAFT

RAFT

Charity Registration No. 299811

RAFT is an independent charity working to prevent and improve the treatment of major traumas such as burns and wounds through advances in medical research and in reconstructive plastic surgery. Please refer to our website for further information: www.raft.ac.uk

Donations 84

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Sorry its so late love!! You did really well! xxx

Donation by Alice Hambleton on 16/05/11

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Well done Sarah & Nick - Great effort - The Leech family

Donation by Nigel Leech on 03/05/11

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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well done guys. hope the pain has gone by now !!

Donation by steve hall on 03/05/11

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Well done bully, knew you could do it! so proud of you! lots of love LC! xxx

Donation by Elyse Prideaux on 30/04/11

£15.00

+ £3.75 Gift Aid

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Well done Bulls snr and jr.With love form the Grady family

Donation by Peter Grady on 28/04/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Well done Sarah and Nick. A great achievement for a great cause and memory. Love from Wendy & Grahamxx

Donation by Graham Halliday on 25/04/11

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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I'm proud and impressed as always Bull.

Donation by Merlin Duff on 20/04/11

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ever so well done sarah, very proud of you xx

Donation by Joey Tate on 18/04/11

£10.00

Donation by Anonymous on 18/04/11

£50.00

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Well done Sarah! xxx

Donation by Danielle Stewart on 18/04/11

£26.00

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Well done Bully! xxx

Donation by Ewan Ridgewell on 18/04/11

£5.00

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Well Done Sarah and Sarah's Daddy. :) xxx

Donation by Erika Megyeri on 17/04/11

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Hope it went well! x

Donation by Josh Goodman on 17/04/11

£5.00

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Donation by ambica jobanputra on 17/04/11

£20.00

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This whole thing is just so impressive, the will power needed is astonishing. incredible stuff sarah x x

Donation by Doug WIlson on 17/04/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck today

Donation by sean doherety on 17/04/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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good luck,hope to see you on the day

Donation by laurence bailey on 17/04/11

£26.00

+ £6.50 Gift Aid

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good luck! so proud of you& amazing the amount you've raised for such a fantastic cause, one very close to my heart :) SMASH IT! xx

Donation by Rose Purchas on 16/04/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Soooo proud of our Bully doing the marathon! Such a great cause. You put your running buddy to shame with my 3 milers! lots of loveee, deano xxxxx

Donation by Katy Deane on 16/04/11

£15.00

+ £3.75 Gift Aid

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You go girl! I'm well impressed. Hope your day goes well :)

Donation by Polly Holden on 16/04/11

£10.00

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Goooo Sarah!!! here is something little from me, wish I could come down to London to cheer for you but hey! good luck and enjoy :) see you in may! xx

Donation by silje totland on 15/04/11

£5.00

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Good luck and have fun x

Donation by Andrew Holleyhead on 15/04/11

£20.00

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OOh not long now!! Good luck Nick & Sarah. So proud of you. Will be remembering all the other marathons. Lots of Love Mum & Dad: Nana & Grandpa xxx

Donation by Barbara & Denys Bull on 15/04/11

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck Sarah! sadly i wont be in london to come and cheer you on but i will be there in ginger spirit. xxx

Donation by Emma North on 15/04/11

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Good luck Nick & Sarah!!! I'll be there cheering you on! See you Sunday xxxx

Donation by Joanne challenor on 15/04/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£1,793.20
  • Offline donations£0.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£1,793.20
  • Gift Aid£307.53

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