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My story

 

HOT NEWS - I completed the Great South Run yesterday in 2 hours 4 minutes and 45 seconds and ran non-stop all the way.  Taking into account my age group and gender, my position was 105. It was a fantastic experience despite the aches and pains.   Please go to my website and read my blog at http://www.watchoutworld.co.uk/vanessaspeaks/.  Daddy would be so proud of me.

Thank you for taking the time to visit my TEAM CARRINGTON GREAT SOUTH RUN 2009 JustGiving page in aid of The Wessex Autistic Society.

Two years ago, I stood up at a Carrington networking lunch in front of around 60 people and volunteered to do a skydive for Julia’s House, even though I was very frightened of heights.  Many people said that I was brave and they would not do it.  The fact that I declared it publicly meant that I would not go back on my word.  I did the skydive on 8 September 2007.

 

On 23 July 2009, I stood up at the same networking lunch with around 100 people and volunteered to be part of the Carrington team undertaking the Great South Run on behalf of The Wessex Autistic Society. My Company, Watch Out World (www.watchoutworld.net.), is proud to be supporting The Wessex Autistic Society.  By the way, if you go on to my website, under the section "Vanessa Speaks", you can also read my blog.  http://www.watchoutworld.co.uk/vanessaspeaks/

 

One of my reasons for doing this run, apart from the personal challenge, is for my Father and to help me through the grieving process.  Unfortunately, he died quite unexpectedly on 28 October 2008.  So, as you will see, the run coincidentally takes place on 25 October, just three days before the first anniversary of my Father’s death.  So as you can imagine, this will be an incredibly emotional time all round for me.  By now, you will have gathered that the photo is one of my Father and I, probably around 3/4 years ago and I hope that you will see that there was a lot of love between us.  I miss him dreadfully. 

 

I am coming up for 55, have never run in my life, have dodgy knees and am very menopausal.  But I will do this, even if I have to crawl on my hands and knees part of the way!   Perhaps a 10 mile race doesn’t sound as glamorous as a skydive but personally, I feel it will be a much greater challenge, both physically and mentally. 

Now, how can you possibly not want to sponsor me?

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So please dig deep and donate now!

THANK YOU SO MUCH!

Vanessa

Well done, Vanessa! Donation by Lynn Mitcham 10/11/09  

Amazing achievement Vanessa - well done! Donation by Lynne Coates-Walker 27/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Maybe a few aches and pains but I bet you feel good after such a momentous achievement. Well done Vanessa on achieving your target. Donation by Barry 26/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done Vanessa! A great challenge achieved for mind, body and soul, what a star! Donation by Neil & Wendy - Cre8ive Wisdom 26/10/09  

£40.00

Vanessa, you know you can do it and I know you will! Very best of luck. Donation by Roy Duffy 23/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Your determination is truly an inspiration, and we hope our meals help you along the way! With love from us all at Detox in a box x Donation by Nas Amir-Ahmadi 22/10/09  

£20.00

Best of Luck Vanessa- We hope the run goes well. Kind regards, Nina and Gerard Donation by Nina and Gerard Basset 06/10/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck with the run and the fundraising. I'm taking part too, so I will hopefully see you on the course and give you some support! Donation by Mark Milner 07/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Bobby Gray 26/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

My friend's 2 year old has just been diagnosed as autistic so you've chosen a great charity. Good luck with the training and see you next week Donation by Sue Franklin 19/08/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

WOW! Well done you. You will suceed in style. Donation by Heather Barnes 14/08/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous 13/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck Vanessa Donation by Mark Thurkettle 11/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done Vanessa. Very proud of you. Donation by Lynne Sekree 10/08/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous 06/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

I will be looking for it back in feb 2010 when I run tough guy. Good luck, Donation by Mark Ferns 31/07/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck Vanessa, very impressive. Donation by Mike Wallis 30/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Really Proud of you Vanessa, good luck XX Donation by DEBORAH PARSONS 29/07/09  

don't forget to train your mind and soul as well as your body! Donation by georgie fox 26/07/09  

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