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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Good luck both of you,very proud!shame i cant come and watch but will be watching from the sofa!lots of love xxx

Donation by Tori Bull on 15/04/11

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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So proud AGAIN Sarah! Good luck to both of you!!!!!!!!!!xxxxxx

Donation by Rachel Cartwright on 15/04/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Go Bully's, Go! Good Luck and make sure you push the ole bugger over through the WALL! HVMS ;-)

Donation by David Swadling @ HVMS on 15/04/11

£50.00

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Good luck to dear ol'Bull and family! Such a great cause. Wishing you all the best for Sunday. Julka's.

Donation by Prashant Julka on 15/04/11

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Good luck team Bull! Don't push your dad too hard Sarah! All our love Paul & Lindsay xxx

Donation by Paul Phillips on 14/04/11

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Something very small to show my support for what you are doing. I wish you all the best for Sunday, all the training will have been worth it :) xxx

Donation by Sophie Brow on 14/04/11

£5.00

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GOOD LUCK AND ALL THE BEST FROM ALL AT ADRAY PLASTICS.SUCH A GREAT CAUSE.

Donation by keith debney on 14/04/11

£100.00

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All the very best of luck to Nick and Sarah. Such a worthy cause, hope you enjoy the day from all at MSS.

Donation by Liam Hall on 14/04/11

£50.00

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Good Luck Sarah :) xx

Donation by Emma Holmes on 14/04/11

£5.00

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Good Luck Bull! X

Donation by Matthew Henry on 13/04/11

£10.00

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Good Luck Sarah!!!! Kate & Emma xxx

Donation by Kate Sutcliffe on 12/04/11

£10.00

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Nick and Sarah. Good luck to both of you. We'll be with you every step of the way - from the comfort of our sofa, Les and Den xxx

Donation by Lesley Challenor on 12/04/11

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Good Luck Bully. I'm sure the next 21 weeks will be harder!!! All the best. Tyles

Donation by Mark Tyler on 11/04/11

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Sarah, I am so proud of you for taking part in this marathon. You have worked so hard and I know that your drive is stronger than ever.Love you xx

Donation by Alexandra Payne on 11/04/11

£10.00

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Good luck Sarah and Nick, you're going to do amazing! xxx

Donation by Georgina Mackey on 10/04/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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good luck darling, so proud of you, remember no peeing in private gardens hehe just kidding, go for it!! i love you lots xxx

Donation by Sophie Dickinson on 09/04/11

£5.00

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Good luck Sarah, I'm sure you'll have a great day just don't overdo the alcohol the night before

Donation by Michael Tomlinson on 04/04/11

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Good luck Bull, 26 miles is very easy

Donation by Nicholas Watt on 04/04/11

£5.00

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Good Luck hun!!x

Donation by Siobhan Curtis on 04/04/11

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Best of luck Sarah & Nick. Have a great day and hope you raise lots of money. Will catch up with you during the season Nick.

Donation by Nick Copley on 04/04/11

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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The thought of running a marathon has made me go week at the knees! Good luck Nicky and Sarah, my money is on Sarah to be first!

Donation by Ian Forster on 03/04/11

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Good luck guys. My moneys on Sarah to get round quicker.. sorry senior bull. Marcus x

Donation by daniel johnson on 02/04/11

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

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Good luck family Bull. Hope you have a good day and raise loads of money. Love Billy x

Donation by Mark Singleton on 02/04/11

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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All the best Sarah & Nick. Laila would be so very proud. Love Pam and John

Donation by Pamela Hodgson on 31/03/11

£20.00

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Nick And Sarah Good Luck, I have every confidence in you both completing the full 26 miles

Donation by Abdul Ansari on 30/03/11

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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