Sue and Judith's Great North Run
Page creator: Judith Denwood
Event: BUPA Great North Run 2006
Event Date: 1st Oct 2006
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Sue and Judith FINISH!
About my charity : Hospice at Home West Cumbria Hospice at Home West Cumbria
Hospice at Home West Cumbria provides nursing and medical care at home for patients with a life threatening illness. It also provides Day Centres; Drop In Centres; a Befriending Service; and a specialised Lymphoedema Service. Its services are provided free of charge to patients and their carers living in the West Cumbria area.
Charity Registration No 1086837
Fundraising target:  £3,000.00
Donations so far:  £ 3,245.50
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Wow we did it.   Somehow managed to finish the Great North Run!  Well to be honest, for Sue, it was probably like eating a piece of chocolate cake but for Judith it was an EPIC journey.......

Judith here:  It was great at the start (obviously as we weren't moving!) talking to everyone and listening to the commentary and music and for the first 7 miles ish (10 mins per mile - not too bad!) and then suddenly I thought oh no I don't feel too good so had to stop (arghhhhhhhh no no) and drink more water (although I had been drinking loads). We then got off again but much slower (think we maybe had been going too fast!). The last three miles were tortuous really!! When are we going to get there I moaned!! Sue was great though (mind you she had done a 4 mile 2,750 foot fell race on the Saturday and got up at 5am to drive from Yorkshire on the Sunday so she was quite happy to have a bit of a rest shuffling along next to me!). She would run on ahead to the water stations and get loads and then carry it along (think she was a bit worried I was heading for an ambulance - I must say they looked very cosy to me and there were loads of them!).

We saw the sea and I thought this is it!  And then I saw the 1 mile sign.....we ran and ran for ages and then another sign popped up - 800 metres - how far is that I shrieked (hysteria was looming) - er half a mile mate said a fellow runner! 'HALF A MILE - have they extended the course' I shouted.  I shut my eyes and kept my head down.....AND then it was there - the finish!!    

When we finished Dad, Chris, Claire and Mo and Gary etc were there (our supporters on the ground!) and they all looked at me a bit funny like (as we say ooop North) - later on they admitted that I'd gone a v strange pale grey/green colour and that all my freckles popped up against the green (so I looked very lovely for the post run photo shoot!)).

BUT after a sit down and then a pint of cider I was absolutely fine and feel fine today! - it took 2 hours 49 mins!! .....think I definitely need to do more training - good thing is that now I've started this running malarky I am defi going to keep it up!! Not sure about another half marathon yet though and definitely NOT a marathon!!! No way hose or Sue (even!!)

BUT the best thing is that our current money raising target for West Cumbria Hospice at Home is standing at £2,881 - and that's all thanks to you!  So thank you very much - your sponsorship definitely kept us going it really did. 

And for those of you who haven't got round to sponsoring us yet - please can you help us reach our target of £3,000 - that would be totally fabulous.

For those of you who are new to this site, West Cumbria Hospice at Home is based in West Cumbria (where we're from).  It is a 'hospice without walls' (they haven't got an actual premises) and what they do is provide hospice care in people's homes in West Cumbria to make it possible for people to spend the last weeks/months of their illness at home with their family and friends around them.  They only get a third of their funding from the NHS and so have to raise over £330,000 a year themselves to keep going.

West Cumbria Hospice at Home were amazingly supportive to our family when my Mum was diagnosed with cancer in 1999 so we really want to give them something back.

We want to raise as much money as possible for West Cumbria Hospice at Home in memory of our Mum Margaret Denwood who sadly died on 27 February 2000.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor us: West Cumbria Hospice At Home 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.

Many thanks for your support. 

Judith and Sue

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Display Name Date Amount Tax Bonus  Comment
George and Kirsi 05/11/2006 £20.00 n/a Be positive!! 
Bob, Hong Kong 01/11/2006 £30.00 £8.46 Well done! 
Off line cash and cheques 20/10/2006 £50.00 n/a Thank you very much to all our off line sponsors! 
Off line donations (cash) 16/10/2006 £250.00 n/a Thanks so much to all our off line donators! 
Diane 12/10/2006 £30.00 £8.46 Well done - fantastic achievement! 
Kirsten and Sharna 12/10/2006 £20.00 n/a Well done Sue and Judith - what determination! 
Paul Muller 10/10/2006 £10.00 £2.82 Well Done! I'll stick to golf - far less effort! 
Andrea Kirkpatrick-Preston!! 09/10/2006 £10.00 £2.82 I'm very impressed - it makes me want to do it too!!! 
Dax 05/10/2006 £20.00 £5.64 All the best Judith/Sue 
Claire Shaw 05/10/2006 £10.00 £2.82  
Noddy and Big Ears 05/10/2006 £84.00 £23.69 Judith and Sue - what an achievement - well done!!  
Tony Worron 04/10/2006 £20.00 £5.64 Well Done! 
Pat ( Granny)Smith 02/10/2006 £20.00 £5.64 Well Done 
Jackie Connor 02/10/2006 £10.00 £2.82 hope your blisters are not too bad. Well done 
chaz&steve 01/10/2006 £10.00 £2.82 rather you than me 
Nalini 01/10/2006 £20.00 £5.64  
Harry Lewis 29/09/2006 £10.00 £2.82 Best of luck hun! You'll do great 
sue longstaff 29/09/2006 £20.00 £5.64 Good luck 
Teija 29/09/2006 £5.00 £1.41  
mark evans 29/09/2006 £35.00 £9.87 good luck 
Carruthers Clan 28/09/2006 £20.00 £5.64 Best of luck - take it easy on Sat night! 
carolyn bainbridge 28/09/2006 £10.00 £2.82 good luck Joyce and carolyn bainbridge 
Helen Holmes 28/09/2006 £50.00 £14.10 Good luck! 
Emma 28/09/2006 £20.00 £5.64 Good luck with the training and have fun on the day 
ken 28/09/2006 £10.00 £2.82 you can do it 
brother 28/09/2006 £20.00 £5.64 Have a great time. 
Tom Speight 27/09/2006 £10.00 £2.82 Thks for talking to us on the radio! 
Sue Feasey 25/09/2006 £10.00 £2.82 Go girl. You can do it! 
Karen and Daniel 22/09/2006 £20.00 n/a Have fun and the best of luck. 
Helen Mackay 22/09/2006 £20.00 £5.64 Good luck!!! 
Jeff Matthewman 22/09/2006 £10.00 £2.82 I'll see you there!!! We may have to help each other round!! Good luck 
Cath 20/09/2006 £20.00 £5.64 Good Luck to you both (I know Judith will beat Susan!!!) 
Paolo Russo 19/09/2006 £10.00 £2.82 Best of luck, please sponsor me for the Great South Run! 
Christine Denwood 18/09/2006 £20.00 £5.64 Sounds a great cause. Good luck 
Rob Noble 17/09/2006 £10.00 n/a Strewth - good on yer, mate! 
Helen & Andy Ziardis 15/09/2006 £10.00 £2.82 Best of luck! 
Tarah McCabe 14/09/2006 £20.00 £5.64  
Fiona 13/09/2006 £10.00 £2.82 Good luck! Added bonus for me is you're going to get me out running! 
Gwen 12/09/2006 £50.00 n/a Good luck to you both! Love Alice Rose, Gwen and Erlan 
Marie 11/09/2006 £25.00 £7.05 Just think of all the chocolate you can eat whilst training:-) 
David Hacking 07/09/2006 £20.00 £5.64 Good luck, Judith....you can do it! 
Emma and Andy 30/08/2006 £20.00 £5.64 It's great what you are doing, and your Mum would be proud. x 
Clive from Consular 30/08/2006 £20.00 £5.64 Judith - remember to start slowly and then ease off 
Elaine 28/08/2006 £20.00 £5.64  
michael grace 28/08/2006 £30.00 £8.46  
Helen 27/08/2006 £20.00 £5.64  
Flip and Kerry 27/08/2006 £50.00 n/a Hope it goes through this time! 
Jackie E 22/08/2006 £20.00 £5.64 Go girls! 
Nicola Stewart 22/08/2006 £20.00 £5.64  
Roslyn McCourty 22/08/2006 £10.00 £2.82 Good luck with the run 
Cindy Parker 21/08/2006 £20.00 £5.64 Great cause, good luck and enjoy! 
Eileen - Bahrain 20/08/2006 £20.00 £5.64 Good luck with the run! 
Ian Game 18/08/2006 £5.00 £1.41 Best of luck! 
Marianne 18/08/2006 £5.00 £1.41 Hope it goes well and you enjoy yourselves. 
Jo Pendered 18/08/2006 £10.00 £2.82  
Lisa Hayes 18/08/2006 £20.00 £5.64 You go girls! 
Overseas colleagues 17/08/2006 £50.00 £14.10 We're proud of you!  
SUE COTTON 17/08/2006 £20.00 £5.64 GOOD LUCK! 
Ian Stevens 17/08/2006 £20.00 £5.64 So proud. Well done. 
Nicola Walsh 17/08/2006 £20.00 £5.64 Be with you in spirit, good luck 
Mik 17/08/2006 £30.00 £8.46 Easier than hiking out at Bass?! 
Clive Lacey 17/08/2006 £10.00 £2.82  
Lesley 17/08/2006 £50.00 £14.10 Good luck in raising cash for this fab cause - and no Paula Radcliffe this year so 1st place....?!! 
Peter and Javier 14/08/2006 £20.00 £5.64 Good luck! 
Jean Ring 14/08/2006 £20.00 £5.64 Good Luck Judith - go for it! 
Claire C 14/08/2006 £20.00 £5.64 Good Luck & don't run into any wardrobes !!! 
Christopher 13/08/2006 £150.00 £42.31 Got to do it now, good luck! 
Bridget O'Kelly 12/08/2006 £10.00 £2.82 Good Luck, Judith! 
Donald 11/08/2006 £20.00 £5.64 Make sure you have some Newcastle Brown before you start, it's essential to remain hydrated 
Janine Philpott 10/08/2006 £20.00 £5.64 Good luck! 
Beverley Lewis 10/08/2006 £20.00 £5.64 Good Luck Both! No stopping in the pub on the way round! 
Louise Stanton 10/08/2006 £20.00 £5.64 Good for you! Go Girls! 
Karen Durrant 10/08/2006 £10.00 £2.82 What a fab thing to do! Have a great time 
Pamela Hussain 10/08/2006 £20.00 £5.64 Good luck Judith I am sure you will do it! 
Dad 09/08/2006 £250.00 £70.51 Well done my wonderful daughters! 
Steve Chandler 09/08/2006 £20.00 £5.64 Go girls! Can't wait to seek the pics!  
Janet Douglas 09/08/2006 £20.00 £5.64 Good luck Judith! 
Lisa Jacobs 09/08/2006 £10.00 £2.82 Good luck! 
Andrew Pocock 09/08/2006 £20.00 £5.64 Break a Leg! No, perhaps shake one instead. 
Jessica Irvine 08/08/2006 £10.00 £2.82 Go for it! And enjoy it (if you can!) 
Tanya Collingridge 08/08/2006 £25.00 £7.05 Enjoy your run and have a BIG drink afterwards! 
Jane S 08/08/2006 £20.00 £5.64 Good luck to both of you. It's a really good cause, and I'm sure you'll do really well! 
Sue Aspden 08/08/2006 £20.00 £5.64 Good luck with the run. 
Isabel Rawlins 08/08/2006 £5.00 £1.41 Good Luck!! 
Rhoda Thomson 08/08/2006 £10.00 £2.82 Best of luck! 
Val Chamberlain 08/08/2006 £10.00 £2.82 Good luck 
Anonymous 08/08/2006 £5.00 £1.41 best of luck - hope you enjoy the run - it's great fun 
Nicola Westlake 08/08/2006 £10.00 £2.82 Good Luck. 
George Scott 08/08/2006 £20.00 £5.64 Good luck 
Sue nd Judith 08/08/2006 £100.00 £28.21 Thanks to everyone for their fab support 
Gary 08/08/2006 £150.00 £42.31 Go for it girls! 
Scott Smith 08/08/2006 £10.00 £2.82 Good luck!  
Caroline 08/08/2006 £25.00 £7.05 Good luck for the run! 
Graham Stubbings 08/08/2006 £20.00 £5.64  
Lisa Cameron 08/08/2006 £10.00 £2.82  
Lynn Stone 08/08/2006 £10.00 £2.82 Don't forget to turn up! 
Arlene Boath 08/08/2006 £10.00 £2.82 Good luck (although I'm sure you won't need it). 
Penny Knight 07/08/2006 £50.00 £14.10  
ruairimurphy 07/08/2006 £20.00 £5.64  
bill whitehead 07/08/2006 £10.00 £2.82 Up the marra's 
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*Total donated online: £2,769.00
Amount raised offline: £476.50
Gift Aid plus supplement: £648.44
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