My story

When a good friend or family member tells you they have been diagnosed with cancer, you feel helpless. All you can do is support that person and those who can actually help.

When Jenny Knass told us she had been diagnosed with hodgkins lymphoma and that she was having to hang up her running shoes during her treatment, her friends and family decided to dust theirs off (or, for some, buy a pair!) and enter races or commit to other challenges. This is not only to amuse Jenny but also to raise money for her chosen cause, The Lymphoma Research Fund, under Professor Radford at The Christie, the hospital who treated and who are supporting Jen's recovery. Funds raised will go towards funding clinical trials which are vital in the development of the most effective treatments for Lymphoma.

We are therefore asking for support in our plight. The number of 'Trotters' committed to this cause is growing. Some have completed their challenges, some are just cranking up the training and some are suffering silently and not so silently in full on training regimes with their races looming. Challenges range from 5k runs to marathons, to challenging peak hikes and 8 day cross-country walks. If you want to get involved in any way, please choose a challenge and let us know! The more the merrier!

If you want to check up on the Trottors' exploits, please click the following link below:

http://tiny.cc/aguu4

Thank you so much in advance for your generosity and support for Jen and The Lymphoma Research Fund.

My updates 1

Wow, this page has had 361 donations totalling £12,783.89. This is absolutely fantastic and has been a pillar of strength for Jen during her long road to recovery. She's now in final training for her 1st marathon back, and the support keeps coming...amazing. Thank you all

12/10/12 23:33

My charity

The Christie

The Christie

Charity Registration No. 1049751

The Christie Charity raises funds to help provide additional services and undertake vital research for our cancer patients. As one of Europe’s leading cancer centres, treating more than 40,000 patients a year every penny really does count.

Donations 447

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Donation by Anonymous on 29/01/13

A final huge thank you to all the trotters and friends. What an achievement! Jenny x

Donation by Jenny Knass on 29/01/13

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Great night last Saturday to round off all the events and donations! Extra special thanks to Anna and Rich.

Donation by David and Lesley Knass on 19/01/13

£230.00

+ £57.50 Gift Aid

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On behalf of C shift at PZ Cussons To the three peakers.

Donation by Iain Hayward on 07/01/13

£150.00

+ £37.50 Gift Aid

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Congratulatios Jenny A fantastic achievement! We're so proud of you! lots of love Colin and Joan xx

Donation by Joan Manning on 27/11/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Congratulations on completing the Amsterdam marathon. What an achievement.

Donation by Rodney and Phyllis Dickinson on 18/11/12

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Ben Southworth on 13/11/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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A massive well done from Richard at work and me and Paul too! You are a star and you make us very proud friends! Love lots.xx

Donation by Kathryn Milward on 12/11/12

£75.00

+ £18.75 Gift Aid

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Jenny, this is v late I know - think you are a complete star, I'm full of admiration love

Donation by Emma Sheppard-Baker on 12/11/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Well done Jenny, a fantastic achievement by you and all those who undertook a challenge.

Donation by Networking Partnerships Ltd on 04/11/12

£350.00

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Many thanks to Ralph and Margaret Atherton

Donation by Jenny Knass on 03/11/12

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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Many thanks to Jean and Annette, CEC

Donation by Jenny Knass on 03/11/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Well done Jen. Proud of you. Bit late in donating I know but not for want of trying. Congratulations and good luck in your next event Gill Kenyon

Donation by Gillian Heayns on 31/10/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Congratulations Jenny - from the Alty runner you breezed past with 2 miles to go!

Donation by Michael Berks on 31/10/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Congratulations Jenny what an amazing achievment well done !!! Alison Lindop x

Donation by Alison Lindop on 29/10/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Congratulations, Jenny! A fantastic achievement!

Donation by Moira Clow on 28/10/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Well done Jenny on your amazing marathon! You are hugely inspirational! Hope to see you soon :)

Donation by Katie Good on 27/10/12

£10.00

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Well done Jenny - for both the time and the fundraising!

Donation by Mike Shaw on 25/10/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Well done Jen!! Great time, now a well earned rest before London!(?) x

Donation by Alexander O'Gorman on 22/10/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Well done Jenny. My sister survived lymphoma.

Donation by James Campbell on 22/10/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Well done Jenny did you think of me on that horse ?

Donation by David Turnbull on 22/10/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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It's great you've been able to do this. A big congrats from all the family!

Donation by Ntiriwah Freeman on 22/10/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Well done Jenny, great to see you've come back as strong as ever :-)

Donation by Julie Fairclough on 22/10/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Well done Jenny ! You are amazing - fantastic that you have completed your comeback marathon!! We are so proud to know you!! A-M & John

Donation by Anne-Marie McBlain on 21/10/12

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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Wow! well done Jen, you are amazing! I wish I could give more xx

Donation by Jenny Connors on 21/10/12

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations$20,708.03
  • Offline donations$4,446.41
  • Text donations$0.00
  • Total raised$25,154.45
  • Gift Aid$4,072.88

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