Susan Haynes is fundraising for Cancer Research UK

Susan's Cancer Research Fundraising Page

Two Oceans Marathon

on 11/04/2009

Me, far left, crossing the finish line!

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Team members:

Susan - Resident Lunatic and provider of custom for Massage Therapists & Physios, Roy - Support Crew & Provider of Beer at the End, Gordon - Team Mascot & Provider of Glamour at all Times

Raising money for

Cancer Research UK

Charity Registration No. 1089464

Cancer Research UK is the world's leading independent organisation dedicated to cancer research. We support research into all aspects of cancer through the work of more than 4,250 scientists, doctors and nurses. Over the past 10 years alone, thousands of lives have been saved through earlier detection and improved treatments. But, much work remains to be done if we are to achieve our aim of beating cancer.

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Susan Haynes

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Raised so far: £810.00

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UPDATE - I DID IT!

On 11th April 2009 I completed the Two Oceans Ultra Marathon in 6 hours 52 minutes and 56 seconds.

It was an amazing experience and a very enjoyable race - well, as enjoyable as 35 miles can ever be. Thanks to my sponsors I have managed to raise a fantastic amount for my two charities. Thank you all for your sponsorship and support.

Many times during my training I swore that I would never, ever, do anything this bonkers again. But as I crossed the finish line in Cape Town I thought "Maybe just once more..."

So perhaps I am as bonkers as you've all been telling me I am.

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Admit it, you thought I'd lost the last of my marbles last year when I took on London again, didn't you? Assuming, of course, that you ever thought I had any marbles to begin with.

Well, I didn't lose them then but I think I may have misplaced them this time. I have decided to take on another marathon. Not just any old marathon but an ULTRA marathon - 35 miles around Cape Town, South Africa. The Two Oceans Marathon could, potentially, contain everything I hate about running - hills, heat and ...er...heat.

As you can see by clicking on this link

http://www1.twooceansmarathon.org.za/ultra_marathon

Why am I doing this? I really have no idea. Perhaps it is because I am a lunatic with no sense of proportion. I can kind of justify this madness by running for charity and this year I'll be running for two (one for each Ocean).

An old but in fact tragically young (42) friend of mine died recently from cancer. This has had a terrible impact on his family and friends as he fought so hard to battle the disease. David walked the Beachy Head Marathon with me twice and, although he thought I was bonkers, always encouraged me in my escapades. So my Two Oceans adventure will be undertaken in his memory.

I asked David's two young sons, Thomas and Mathew, to choose a charity for me to run for. They have chosen Cancer Research, in memory of their Dad and to help research into combating this terrible disease.

In the last couple of years a number of my other friends and loved ones have also experienced cancer in their families. So running for Cancer Research means a lot to me.

Also, I thought it was about time my dedicated and superb support crew (i.e. my husband) was given the chance to choose a charity for me. Roy chose Greyhound Gap. They are a small charity who help to rescue and rehome greyhounds who find themselves on "death row" (about to be put to sleep). As owners of a rescue hound ourselves this is a charity close to our hearts. David was a great dog lover and adored my greyhound Gordon, so I know he would approve of this charity.

You can visit my Greyhound Gap page here:

http://www.justgiving.com/susanstwooceansforgreyhoundgap

Please, please dig deep for both of these worthwhile charities and help me raise as much money as possible. You never know, there could be a bottle of bubbly in it for you!

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Cancer Research UK gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

So please sponsor me now!

Thank you for indulging me in my madness yet again. I'll stop one day. Maybe.

Susan

	Thanks to everyone for your sponsorship and support and for telling me at regular intervals that I am bonkers! Donation by Susan Haynes 26/05/09	£140.00 + £39.49 Gift Aid
	Wow, that really was something special. Well done! Donation by Tom Littlewood 02/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done Susan, What an amazing achievement and an amazing cause. I look forward to hearing all about it at Striders! Donation by Lisa Jackson 13/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	You are amazing! Thank you! Donation by Suzanne,Thomas & Matthew Barnes 09/04/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Best of luck. I'll stick think you're mad, by the way. Donation by The "support crew" 07/04/09	£55.00 + £15.51 Gift Aid
	You are mad, but good luck! Donation by Evelyn 03/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	If you see a Disney Store en route please pop in and pick us up a Pluto. Good luck you mad woman! xx Donation by Dave & Paul 31/03/09	£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
	Good luck Susan I think you will do amazingly well, all the hard work is behind you, now just go and enjoy it! xx Donation by Kerry 21/03/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	A lovely tribute to your friend and his young family. Good luck and lots of love.x Donation by Max Thorne 16/03/09	£10.00
	Good Luck Donation by Yad 16/03/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Totally, utterly, uncomprehendingly stupid...and that's just roy for putting up with you. bring me back a lion. Donation by phil and jacqui mazur 15/03/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	I hope Roy is filming this and doing a blog on your progress. Go for it Susan and if you see lions and rhinos run like hell..!!! Donation by Michele Meech 15/03/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	So, about that wine you're bringing back for us.... Donation by John Gavin 04/03/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	I still can't believe your doing this - what's wrong with the Croydon 10k hey?! haha Donation by Yaz and Matt 02/03/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Best of Luck! Donation by Steph Upton 17/02/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	well done you...good luck! Donation by mark and ali maxwell 07/02/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	I think you are bonkers but what a wonderful reason to do something truly amazing. Go girl!! Donation by Annette 04/02/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good on yer Donation by Graeme Hopkins 30/01/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Donation by Wendy Pearce 29/01/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Wow, Fantstic effort, Barnesy will be smiling on you every step. Donation by John Phillipson 29/01/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Good luck Donation by Andy Honeyman 29/01/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Thank you for doing this in memory of David ... I couldn't manage it! Donation by Pat Howard, St M's 29/01/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Go Floose! Proud of you Donation by yeo 29/01/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	You are absolutely bonkers, but I know you'll do really well. Donation by Julie and Pete 28/01/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	I would like to say you are an inspiration to me......... but you are just crazy! Donation by Colin Cotton 27/01/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Take lots of water and gels ! Donation by Chris 26/01/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Go girl! You're amazing. Donation by Ceri & Phil 24/01/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	your either very brave or just mad! Best of luck Donation by Karen Connor 23/01/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	you are an inspiration! Best of luck! Donation by Angela Taylor 21/01/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Go Floosie ! Donation by Bobbis n Flr 21/01/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

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Offline donations:	£50.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£211.54

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