Elizabeth Lonsdale is fundraising for Bliss, for babies born too soon, too small, too sick

Richard's Challenge

Flora London Marathon 2003

on 13/04/2003

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Raising money for

Bliss, for babies born too soon, too small, too sick

Charity Registration No. 1002973, Registered Scottish Charity SC040878

Bliss is the UK charity that cares for premature and sick babies. We are dedicated to ensuring that babies survive and go on to have the best possible quality of life. We provide practical and emotional support for families during an extremely difficult time, so they can give the best care to their babies. Our specialist study days and training supports doctors and nurses to develop their skills. We fund research to improve the care of all sick and premature babies. We raise awareness of the issues affecting special care babies and fight for essential change within government and the NHS.

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Elizabeth Lonsdale

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Raised: 93%

Target: £3,000.00
Raised so far: £2,788.62

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My story

UPDATE ****** UPDATE ****** UPDATE

I finished the FLora London Marathon in 5:28:14, exhausted but in one piece.

As Vinnie Jones says "its been emotional".

It is not too late to sponsor me online. As some of you know my son William was born prematurely at 31 weeks, weighing 1.84 Kgs (just under 4 Lbs). He had a very rough time when he was tiny, undergoing lumber punctures, being tube fed, and having operations before he was 3 months old. He is now fighting fit and will be nearly 3 by the time I run the Marathon.

I decided to run the marathon for Bliss.
For those who know me, you will realise what a commitment this is for me. I wanted to pay back some of the effort that all the medical staff put into making William the little boy that he is now, and the support that they gave to Jane (my wife), and our extended families.

Sponsoring me on line is the most efficient way for me to raise funds for BLISS. If you are a UK taxpayer your donation will be increased by almost a third at no cost to you.

Bliss,my chosen charity, and I really appreciate your donation. Any amount, no matter how small will really make a difference and if you are a taxpayer your donation will be increased by almost a third at no cost to you. Please give generously!

Many thanks.

	Donation by Anonymous 04/05/03	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Donation by Delma Taylor 15/04/03	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	on behalf of Di owen Donation by steven lonsdale 13/04/03	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Clair Frances wishes Richard good luck Donation by steven lonsdale 11/04/03	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Go on Richard we know you can do it. Donation by DAVID BARNES 11/04/03	£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid
	Donation by Robert Berry 07/04/03	£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid
	Go on Richard.. we are all behind you! Donation by Anonymous 06/04/03	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Just do it!!! Donation by Steve lonsdale 01/04/03	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Donation by Philippa Morgan 01/04/03	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Richard with love from Pete and Mary Donation by Mary Jones 31/03/03	£10.00
	Every faith in you! Good luck Donation by Andy Locke 30/03/03	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Richard! With love Lisa & Anthony x Donation by Lisa Francis 28/03/03	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck! We know you can do it Donation by Stuart Vaughan 26/03/03	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Rich, run hard, have fun! Donation by Sue Lockett 26/03/03	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	I WILL MAKE IT !!!! Donation by Richard Lonsdale 25/03/03	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Good health to your little boy. Well Done. Donation by Nick Wilson 19/03/03	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck. Let us know how you get on. Digger Donation by Anonymous 17/03/03	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	We're sure you'll do it - all the best! Donation by Frances Carrell 15/03/03	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	best of luck Donation by Jeremy Taylor 12/03/03	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Find a whole in the wall - good luck! Rick & Di x Donation by Diana Stubbing 10/03/03	£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid
	Donation by Stephen Meek 28/02/03	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	this is from khobi vallis with love Donation by pippa vallis 15/02/03	£10.00
	so proud of you for doing this - for william Donation by pippa vallis 15/02/03	£25.00
	Good luck! I will be thinking of you! xx Donation by Melanie Edwards 10/02/03	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Rachael King 31/01/03	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Richard - I'll be watching!!! Lx Donation by Lisa Rose 29/01/03	£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid
	£1 /mile first 25 £24 for last mile. Good Luck! Donation by Philip Bird 26/01/03	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Richard Donation by Anonymous 23/01/03	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Donation by Clare Wale 22/01/03	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck and enjoy it Richard, well done. Donation by Neil Le Milliere 15/01/03	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£1,298.00
Offline donations:	£1,490.62
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£353.41

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