Raised so far: £2,457.00
My story
Just over 20 years ago, at the age of 80, my lovely Grandpa fell from his loft down the stairwell and broke his spinal cord. He was immediately paralysed from the waist down and never walked again. The effect this had on him, his family and close friends was indescribable. Until this time he was still working, playing golf and enjoying life. After this accident, which happened in a split second, his life, and that of those around him, was never the same again.
The day of the accident Grandpa was taken to Stoke Mandeville Hospital where the Spinal Injuries Association (SIA) was immediately involved. The care and attention the specialists and support staff gave to him and us as a family was immense. The SIA believes that, with the right support and information, people can still enjoy a full and independent life after injury.
A spinal cord injury could happen to any of us. Grandpa's injury occurred whilst doing something he had done many times before, but one slip and life changed. The SIA relies on donations for giving support and services for spinal cord injured people and their families. Spinal cord injury is one of the most devastating traumas that can affect the human body. In the UK every year over 1,000 people experience a spinal cord injury and there are an estimated 40,000 spinal cord injured people.
On the 2nd January I started my gruelling 16 week training programme to run the London Marathon on the 26th April 2009. It has been one of the hardest things I have ever done. The commitment has been huge. I promised effort, enthusiasm and a big smile. I did that! I am now suffering physically, mentally and emotionally!
Thank you so much for your support.
Sophie
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Donation by Mervyn Morrow 10/06/09 |
£40.00 | |
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Donation by Sue Brandon 10/06/09 |
£10.00 | |
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Well done! Donation by Monica 10/06/09 |
£20.00 | |
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Your Grandparents would be very proud of you. Just like your Mum. Congratulations on a Golden Achievement Donation by Ayleen & Family 10/06/09 |
£20.00 | |
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Not known for my punctuality....but you on the other hand made it in good time! Great to see you back dancing already! Donation by kate alton 13/05/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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Well done and congratulations on all your hard work. Donation by The Jairaj Family 11/05/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid | |
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So proud of you running in memory of your Grandfather Donation by Anon 06/05/09 |
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid | |
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Hip hip hooray 26 times! We are very proud of you. Donation by The McNeice Family 05/05/09 |
£10.00 | |
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Congratulations and well done. Donation by Jan Moy 30/04/09 |
£10.00 | |
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Congratulations on your marathon time! Donation by Daddy & Liz 30/04/09 |
£50.00 | |
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Well done! Donation by The Gardners 27/04/09 |
£10.00 | |
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Well done from the four of us. Donation by The Williams Family 27/04/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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Thanks soph, you're a star! Donation by The Hunters 27/04/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid | |
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Im so rubbish, i did mean to do his ages ago. Well done! Donation by Pete Feeney 27/04/09 |
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid | |
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I'm thinking positives! Cx Donation by Claire, Jai, Ria & Zak 25/04/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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Good luck Sophie, you are amazing to have come this far. Good luck for tomorrow. Donation by Jo, Peter, Catherine and James O'Connell 25/04/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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Go Go Go-see you in london!!!- x kitty Donation by Kitty 26/04/09 |
£10.00 | |
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All the best for Sundays Marathon. We hope all your hard work and training is reflected in your passing the finishing line. Donation by Howard, Colleen, Gareth & Geogia 25/04/09 |
£10.00 | |
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good luck! Donation by Marina Alexon 25/04/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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Sophie - best wishes - we will be thinking of you on the day! Donation by Rebecca, Steve & Meghan O'Connor 25/04/09 |
£50.00 | |
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You are such a brave and enthusiastic person. Good luck Sophie. Hope everything goes well. x Donation by Julie Bancroft 24/04/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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Good luck Sophie - we are rooting for you! Donation by The Davies Family 24/04/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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We shall be thinking of you as you run in the marathon. Donation by A. Janet & U Peter 23/04/09 |
£10.00 | |
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Don't forget to enjoy it! Donation by Debbie Riehl 23/04/09 |
£20.00 | |
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A gift for the marathon Donation by Anon 23/04/09 |
£5.00 | |
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Hope the training is going well. Good luck on the day. Donation by Mary Ewing 23/04/09 |
£20.00 | |
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Good luck Sophie - enjoy the day and whether you're 1st or last you'll ALWAYS be a winner! Donation by Nicola Milne-Leith 23/04/09 |
£25.00 | |
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Go for it Sophie. You look so like Ollie in that lovely photoxxx Donation by Kit and Nancy 22/04/09 |
£25.00 | |
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Good luck Sophie. May the wind be at your back! Donation by The Derry Family 15/04/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid | |
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It is an amazing thing that you are doing Sophie. We wish you the very best. Your Grandad would be so proud of you. It's going to be a day to remember Donation by Paula & Ken 11/04/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
| * Total raised online: | £2,427.00 |
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| Offline donations: | £30.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £547.46 |
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