My story

Ever since I was small I have wanted to run the London Marathon. My Dad has run the marathon a few times and I have always thought it would be such as amazing achievement and an amazing feeling to run past all the famous London land marks with all the crowds cheering you on.
I was inspired to run for 
The Brain Research Trust because I think medical research is really important. When someone you love gets poorly and you know they are going to die you feel angry. I want to channel my anger into something positive and to raise funds so hopefully others won't have to suffer the same way. My run is memory of a few people who are special to me...

My Granddad who died after suffering for years with Alzeimers. My Nana also died of Alzeimers and it was my Granddad who did his best to take care of her. Alzheimers is a terrible disease, robbing people of their memories so eventually they can't remember their family of even how to do the most simple task. It is heart breaking for the sufferer and those who love them.

My friend Carol- Anne. She died of a brain tumour. She was a really amazing person and I was privileged to have met her. She was only 28 and it seems so unfair to lose someone that young with so much left to live for.

Dave Kay, my school friends dad. He had a tragic motorbike accident when he was on holiday and damaged his brain so badly the never woke up. He was a lovely, kind man and his family miss him terribly.

When I first decided to run the marathon my step brother Terry was going to run it with me. Terrys mum Karen died of cancer which started in her breast and spread through her body and into her brain. Karen was a brilliant mum and it is so unfair that Terry and Brad  lost their mum at such a young age.

Hopefully the money I raise will help find better treatments for these illnesses and injuries! My target is £2000  so please give as much as you can.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Brain Research Trust will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

So please sponsor me now!

Many thanks for your support.

Clare xx

Further information about the Brain Research Trust:

Neurological diseases and conditions affect more than 2 million people in the UK .There are over 250 disorders, such as:

Alzheimer’s – affects around 500,000 in the UK .

Parkinson’s – 27 people are diagnosed with Parkinson’s each day.

Multiple Sclerosis – 85,000 people in the have MS

Motor Neurone Disease – Every day 3 people die of MND.

Brain Tumours – 3,500 people are diagnosed each year.

Stroke – in any one year 100,000 people will have their first stroke.

Migraine – a migraine attack can last between 4 hours and 3 days.

Serious Head Injury – The most common cause of death amongst young people.

Epilepsy – At least 300,000 people in the have epilepsy (40 million worldwide)

Special thanks to Tommy the podiatrist for sorting out my funny feet, Lynsey Todd my personal trainer and Quay Confectionery for kindly sponsoring me (the sell the best Jelly Beans in the world!)

My charity

Brain Research Trust

Brain Research Trust

Charity Registration No. 1137560

The Brain Research Trust is the main fund raising arm of the world-renowned neurological research centre, the Institute of Neurology, Queen Square, London. It funds research into diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Huntington’s, multiple sclerosis and motor neurone, and disabling neurological conditions such as brain tumours, epilepsy, stroke, and migraine.

Donations 42

that's the lot!

Donation by Andy on 22/06/07

£600.00

+ £169.23 Gift Aid

well done

Donation by Tel on 30/05/07

£28.00

+ £7.90 Gift Aid

Well done

Donation by Grainthorpe pop-in,Black Horse Customers and Grain on 06/05/07

£68.00

Well done

Donation by Lee,Andrew and Mark from Kazbar on 06/05/07

£90.00

hope i'm not too late!

Donation by christina (ridgeway) on 23/04/07

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

Well done Clare, I am so proud of you! Thanks to everyone for contributions!!

Donation by Lisa on 22/04/07

£110.00

+ £31.03 Gift Aid

Good luck for Sunday - rather you than me! All the best x

Donation by Jackie Nally on 21/04/07

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck, we will be cheering you on from the sofa!!

Donation by Elaine, Cela & Enis on 20/04/07

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

% sale of avon at work

Donation by alison on 20/04/07

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Every little helps! All the best snatch x

Donation by sonia on 20/04/07

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

Good Luck for the Run xx

Donation by Katy Styles on 20/04/07

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Good for you Claire, just keep going!

Donation by Judy on 20/04/07

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck Snatchy, all be thinking of you all the way xx

Donation by Laura on 20/04/07

£40.00

good luck for sunday!

Donation by colin on 16/04/07

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

Good Luck... reckon you should have just about recovered by the time i see you in May! X

Donation by Cath Underhill on 14/04/07

£125.00

+ £35.26 Gift Aid

Good Luck Clare. I'll have a longer lie-in than usual to watch you on tv!

Donation by A mystery admirer ;) on 14/04/07

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Clare. Carol Anne would say so too!

Donation by Joan on 14/04/07

£30.00

+ £8.46 Gift Aid

Donation by book sales on 11/04/07

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck Snatchy x x

Donation by Leisa on 10/04/07

£100.00

+ £28.21 Gift Aid

Attagirl -- go for it!

Donation by joyce on 10/04/07

£70.00

+ £19.74 Gift Aid

well done Gill and to clare too! I now have another instrument to learn how to play !!! :-)

Donation by debbie.r on 03/04/07

£15.00

+ £4.23 Gift Aid

Good luck doll!

Donation by catriona on 27/03/07

£30.00

+ £8.46 Gift Aid

Lots of luck!

Donation by Ruairidh on 27/03/07

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

keep up the good work Gill!

Donation by anonymous on 22/03/07

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

good luck - hope it doesn't hurt too much afterwards, if it does get Aunt Sue round to rub your feet

Donation by ross udall on 21/03/07

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£2,167.00
  • Offline donations£45.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£2,212.00
  • Gift Aid£552.54

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