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My story

 
So here we have it....yes, you are on the right page with all the right information - I am going to run the 2009 London Marathon!

Anyone who has ever run with me during my sporadic bursts of fitness will know that I hit my limit at about 40minutes so short of running this at 40mph, this could be a problem. Plus, the build up to the event just so happens to be over the ski season and as I plan to fit in a couple of trips this year, training will just have to come with me - snowy conditions, mountain air....

I am also setting myself the challenge of being completely tee-total from now until April 26th.... rest assured, I saw my last drinking day off with a toffee vodka free-pour. Classy.

So whether you find the challenge of the marathon, the image of me running through val d'isere or the concept of me not drinking the most difficult to get your head round, this is the important bit....

I am doing this for The Bishop Simeon Trust who support people living in poverty in South Africa. You all know I love that country but there is no denying that the culture is hard to get used to. South Africa is one of the most unequal societies and also has the highest number of HIV+ people in the world. I have spent time in rural communities and seen the consequences first hand... the pictures are from my last trip.

All the money raised will help HIV+ children and their care workers... and they really do need it. No matter how big or small, I would really appreciate any sponsorship...and I know they would too...

Donating through this site is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Bishop Simeon Trust 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.

And I guess that just leaves a great big THANK YOU from me!

Hope you did yourself proud. Awesome effort. Donation by simon 27/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Take care and enjoy! Donation by Tori Russell 26/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Wow! Good luck, I'll be cheering you on if I'm out of bed in time! Donation by Gandy 23/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

best of luck Donation by selina 19/04/09  

£15.00

Enjoy the run! Sorry won't be able to come and support. Donation by Kate Harrington 17/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Almost a week to go! Best of luck V. See you at the finish!x Donation by Rosy G 17/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good Luck Missy, I'm sure you'll be fab. Donation by Jennifer Johnson 17/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Q will be watching closely from dizzy heights of BBC van, so we hope to get a long lingering shot of you! Happy running and enjoy it if you can! Donation by Chris Julia Quinn & Theo 12/04/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck! Do a few miles for me (I could do with working off this post baby tummy!) x Donation by George 10/04/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Awd by anyone that runs more than 2-miles, let alone more than 20! Great to know you'll be doing this, along with several of our God-Children/others Donation by Howard & Karin M-W 07/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Wishing you a great result! Donation by John D 04/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck super star!!! So very impressed!! xxx Donation by Anna Salberg 04/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

You are a brave women. I couldn't do it! Donation by Emily James 03/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

I'm so sorry I can't make it. Good luck gorgeous girly, I know you'll give it your best shot! xxx Donation by Cate 02/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

good luck! Donation by Silas 02/04/09  

£26.20 + £7.39 Gift Aid

Good luck! I know you'll do great! xxx Donation by Claire (Bernie!) 02/04/09  

£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid

Good luck my darling, I'll be cheering you on x Donation by Annie Johnston 02/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Hopefully this little bit will help! x Donation by Sue Davies 31/03/09  

£10.00

My Gran missed the boat for comic releif so i said i would sen her donation your way! best of luck!!x x x x Donation by Jane's Grandma! 29/03/09  

£10.00

Go go Verity! Best of luck my lovely. Donation by Kat Morris (and Jamie) 29/03/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck! I'm running too! - www.justgiving.com/team_elf Donation by Elis Matthews 23/03/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Verity, sorry I can't give you more but I'm broke because of the wedding! Donation by Sophie 17/03/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Robin Bleakley 16/03/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

You're insane... tee-total?!? x Donation by Dean 03/03/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck V!! Will be cheering you on all the way!! x x x x Donation by Jane 03/03/09  

£26.20 + £7.39 Gift Aid

Best of luck super V! Run like the wind!!xx Donation by Hutch 03/03/09  

£25.00

Go V-star! x Donation by Sarah Bougourd 21/02/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck V, I'll be watching out for you and cheering!! xx Donation by Lou Lou 17/02/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Have a blast V Donation by Charlie Stanfield 13/02/09  

£15.00

Good luck - enjoy the pain! Donation by Mike 12/02/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
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