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As some of you will recall, last year I set myself the task of running five long distance races in five weeks (which eventually became six races in six weeks - albeit the sixth race was only a 10k!).  Having thoroughly enjoyed the challenge I've decided to up the ante this year. 
 
The schedule (subject to additions!) is:
 
6 September - Kent Coastal marathon

12 September  - Three2Go marathon - trail marathon following the River Lee from Hertfordshire and finishing on Hackney Marshes near the site of the 2012 Olympic Stadium 

19 September - Mile and 400m races on the track (much needed cut-back week - although legs may not appreciate attempts to sprint after two marathons!) 

26 September -  JW Ultra (a 30 miler along canal towpaths from Stratford Upon Avon to Bournville) 

4 October  -   Loch Ness marathon    

11 October  -  Great Eastern Run (a half marathon around the streets of )  

18 October   -  Abingdon marathon

24 October - Beachy Head marathon (hilly trail marathon) 1 November - Billericay 10k

8 November - Stebbing 10 (added 13.8.09)

 
This year I will be running for the Alzheimer's Society.  There are over 100 types of dementia - the most common are Alzheimer's disease, vascular dementia and dementia with Lewy bodies.  Symptoms include loss of memory, confusion and problems with speech and understanding.  Dementia is one of the main causes of disability in later life, ahead of cancer, cardiovascular disease and stroke.  Over 700,000 people have dementia in the UK, this figure will rise to over 1 million by 2025.
 
The Alzheimer's Society are the UK's leading support services and research charity for people with dementia and those who care for them.  They support people by:

  • - Providing information and support for people with all kinds of dementia and their carers.
  • - Funding research into the cause, care, cure and prevention of dementia.
  • - Providing learning resources and training.
  • - Campaigning for improved health and social care.
  • - Improving public understanding and awareness of dementia.

If anyone would like to help me on my way, and help me raise funds for the Alzheimer's Society, then any donations will be greatly appreciated.

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Alzheimer's Society

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Alzheimer's Society is the leading UK care and research charity for people with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, their families and carers. To find out more about fundraising for the Society log on to www.alzheimers.org.uk

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Good luck - all at Fetch

Donation by John Lowit on 04/01/10

£24.00

+ £6.77 Gift Aid

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Donation by Jane Dalton on 15/11/09

£10.00

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A very worthy cause - well done!

Donation by Athina Karayannides on 10/11/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Congratulations!

Donation by Kirsty Churm on 09/11/09

£15.00

+ £4.23 Gift Aid

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Well Done Karen

Donation by Will Heseltine on 09/11/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Congratulations Karen- an incredible achievement!

Donation by Charlotte Clayson on 09/11/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Jenni Kulesza on 08/11/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Well done on your fantastic achievement Karen, i really admire what you're doing. Congratulations. x

Donation by Louise Simpson on 29/10/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Run Forest, run! Good luck Karen!

Donation by NATHAN WILLIAMS on 01/10/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Amazing stuff - you go lady! xx

Donation by Mouse on 08/09/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Good luck Kaz. Your dad would be so proud of you. XXX

Donation by Tracey George on 06/09/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Karen, you're a trooper! £10 of this donation is from my Mum... Good luck!

Donation by Nicky on 04/09/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Good luck - not that you'll need it. Running a marathon or nine is as easy for you as eating cake is for some people!

Donation by Tharusha on 11/08/09

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

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I know how devastating this disease is to all concerned so thank you.

Donation by Marlene Honoré on 10/08/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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I feel I've done well after a 20 minute jog...

Donation by Michael Surry on 10/08/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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This is a cause that means something to me, good luck and keep up the good work

Donation by Bill Smith on 07/08/09

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

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If miles were doughnuts.....it would be a cake walk

Donation by martin mcfall on 07/08/09

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

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Good luck.

Donation by Robert Brodrick on 07/08/09

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£389.00
  • Offline donations£0.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£389.00
  • Gift Aid£106.90

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