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Raised so far: £12,970.00
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My story

 

Thank you for visiting the Team Ellis fundraising page.

You lot have already raised a huge TEN THOUSAND POUNDS! That's absolutely amazing and will go a lot further than we will on the 26th, thank you all.

If you havent signed up yet then join the gang and get your name on the list...

The members of Team Ellis aim to complete two huge tasks by the end of April. Firstly the seven layabouts, bounders and wasters named above will be transformed into primed, athletic specimens capable of completing the 26.2 miles of the London Marathon course on the 26th April 2009. You can keep up to date with their transformation here http://www.teamellis2009.blogspot.com   

Secondly (and this is where you come in), they aim to raise as much money as possible in memory of their dearly missed friend Ellis Clark. This money will go to the heroic folk at CLIC Sargent and to the Ellis Harriet Clark Foundation who both make the lives of children suffering with cancer a little easier. http://www.clicsargent.com   

Ellis was first diagnosed with Osteosarcoma aged just 12 years old when cancer cells were discovered on the bone in her leg.  She courageously battled the disease for four long years undergoing Chemotherapy, Radiotherapy, numerous operations and long spells in hospital. Throughout this time Ellis and her family remained firmly optimistic, positive and extremely brave. Ellis herself was an inspiration to all who met her and will always be remembered for dealing with her illness with a dignity and maturity well beyond her years. On the 5th June last year, a month after an amazing 16th Birthday party Ellis tragically passed away at home with her family.

Whilst Ellis was ill, she and her family were given huge support by CLIC Sargent, S.C.A.T and the Teenage Cancer Trust amongst others. Thanks to these charities, their contacts and Ellis' friends, in the four years she was ill Ellis was lucky enough to meet people such as the double Olympic champion Kelly Holmes and became good friends with Fearne Cotton, she received birthday calls from Lisa Scott-Lee, featured in Closer magazine when she met Coleen Rooney, she was driven to Paris in a convoy of black cabs full of children with cancer, she went to balls and danced with the stars from Stricty and was given the VIP treatment at X-Factor. Ellis loved enjoying these treats and would say these were the important things, but the charities also made token gestures such as funding brand new children's cancer wards in the University of London College Hospital, provided support to nurses at the Middlesex Hospital where she started her treatment and offered twenty-four hour care and assistance to everyone involved.

With a little bit of effort from us and a few pounds from you, CLIC and the EHCF can keep up this amazing work bringing smiles and recovery to other children suffering with cancer.

Ellis loved supporting her sister Billie on Marathon day and although she won't be there to cheer us on this time round, we'll be thinking of her. This one's for you Kiddo.

As you are no doubt aware by now, donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. Fortunately it is also the most efficient way to sponsor us: CLIC Sargent gets your money faster and, if you're a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes absolutely doubly sure that 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

Well done Matt and others. Sorry its late. Best of luck! Donation by Christopher Franke 29/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

sorry it's late but well done for your fantastic effort!! Frankie, Marcel, Liam, Clara and Theo xx Donation by Marcel & Frankie Franke 17/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Guys you were all soooo amazing!! You did Ellis proud. Big love xxx Donation by Hennie Mayne 29/05/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Well done hun! Sorry it's late! Donation by Alans? 19/05/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Well done Sarah and all of you for a wonderful achievement Donation by Neil Langridge 19/05/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Donation by PK 11/05/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good work guys, great effort. Well done Gemma. Donation by Fraser 07/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done Gemma! Donation by Matt Chambers 06/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done on reaching the finish line! Donation by Katie C 05/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done!!!!!! Donation by Rupert Buxton 05/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done cousin Gemma! I hear that you put in an Olympic performance - fantastic effort! Did you catch Gordon Ramsey in the end? Paddy x Donation by Paddy and Sarah Turner 02/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

WELL DONE! :o) Donation by Liz Kemnitz (HoF) 01/05/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Here's another £10 for y'all! Amazing effort guys, really well done. Jim-glad you found the water this year & Matt hope your toe hasn't fallen off!x x Donation by Lisa-Jo 29/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done!! Donation by Nick CW 28/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Very well done - it was great entertainment for the millions watching! Donation by Sarah and Mick Hawksworth 28/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Congrats all of you! x Donation by Mongotron 28/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well Done Mate - Better Late than Never! Donation by Piers HH 28/04/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

I entered a marathon once, still picking peanu.... sorry! Donation by Ollmans 28/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Well done on a great achievement Donation by Tom Richardson 27/04/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Well done!! Donation by Fiona C 27/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

well done Donation by Nick M 27/04/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Hey soz I missed you yest, you run too fast forest. Well done xx Donation by Jo Jo O 27/04/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

James-a pound for each time you have made me smile recently-no mean feat-thank you ! Do the "Wright" thing and remember to drink water en-route xx Donation by Lyn A 25/04/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Persistent aren't you.. Good luck Tom!! Donation by James Arnold 24/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Go Sarah and friends! Lots of luck xx Donation by Louise Baty 24/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Best of luck team ellis - with love from all of House of Fraser Donation by Gemma's buns 24/04/09  

£155.00 + £43.72 Gift Aid

Happy sprinting/jogging/staggering/ crawling! Good luck Sarah x Donation by Auntie Sal & co 24/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck!!! Donation by Toby Varsanyi 24/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck Gemma Donation by Martina 24/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck chick... no pain, no gain... so they say! Donation by Natasha Singh 24/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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* Total raised online: £11,730.00
  Offline donations: £1,240.00
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £3,191.92

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