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    Weʼve raised £500 to Donate to the amazing SEN (special education needs) department at Downsway School

    Reading, United Kingdom
    Funded on Sunday, 15th April 2018

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    In true style I have left my fundraising to the very last minute! However the truth behind it this time is down to biting off perhaps slightly more than I can chew... I started running when I was going through a really tough time and found running extremely therapeutic and it really helped to pull me through - then I had the crazy idea I would run a marathon. Trying to decide who to raise funds for was really hard as we have so many different teams and specialists within our lives... but on a day to day basis it is Downsway school and the SEN department so it seemed and obvious one to choose. I just want to point out, that although my daughter has special needs, do not think you have to be to benefit or receive help from the SEN team. If your child is struggling with reading, writing, anxiety, confidence - a whole number of things that in todays world most of our children face at some time or other, then it is the SEN department who can help and put systems in place to help your child.

    Now to the fundraising - I am running the marathon this weekend on Sunday 8th October, and yes I have left it really late, but any money I can raise for this amazing school and department I know will be greatly appreciated, so here I am creating a page! You are not just sponsoring me to run the 26.miles, where the real hardship comes in is the training - I have trained so hard and throughout the summer holidays meaning I have had to get up before the birds some days and on others when the birds are firmly asleep. To hold down my full time job in between, whilst being a mum to 2 young children, cooking, cleaning and everything else a mum has to do to run a household and work. I've also not had a drink, been out, or had very much adult time for the last 4months - my highlight has been getting to bed early! So this is the part where I feel I have done my part, I have committed and trained like a mad women and am hoping to complete my very first marathon in under 4hours which is no mean feat! So please sponsor me all that you can, whether its just £1, £5 - whatever you can spare - everything counts so please please do sponsor me and lets see what we can raise. Many thanks. Carly

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    • carly higgs6 years ago
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      6 years ago
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    • carly higgs6 years ago
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      6 years ago

      that's my peak long run done... I think! just toying with the idea of running further this weekend, or do I wind it back - decisions decisions! If you haven't sponsored me already please do! Its not just the final marathon you are sponsoring me for, it is for all the time I have taken to properly train, and how many times I look at my kids sad faces on a sunday as they ask "are you going running again???" it will all be worth it in the end, so please please donate to this amazing cause - the SEN team at Downsway Primary School. thank you!x

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    • carly higgs6 years ago
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      6 years ago

      Just a little update. I am signed onto the Brighton Marathon taking place 15th April - this time I am determined not to break my toe! I'm carrying slightly more timber post Christmas, and a little off the boil re training programme - but I will not let this drag me down and I am on it :) this is a picture of me after doing an 11mile run around Sulham through the rain, snow and mud - this is what the sponsorship is for, going out and doing crazy things like this even when all you really want to do is have a lay in with a cuppa tea!

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    33

    • Inger Bowcock

      Inger Bowcock

      Apr 15, 2018

      Looks like you were £20 short of your target - not anymore! Congratulations!

      £20.00

    • Tracey Wright

      Tracey Wright

      Apr 15, 2018

      Well done - what a great achievement for a great cause!!

      £10.00

    • Kendall Platt

      Kendall Platt

      Apr 15, 2018

      Good luck Carly, Kendall x

      £5.00

    • Joanna Wright

      Joanna Wright

      Apr 14, 2018

      So much respect for how hard you've worked and the dedication you've out in. Go for it Wonder Woman! xxxx

      £20.00

    • Stephanie Ward

      Stephanie Ward

      Apr 14, 2018

      Well done hun! You’re so inspirational with your running! You’ll be amazing! x

      £10.00

    • Ben Knight

      Ben Knight

      Apr 9, 2018

      Much love from us four... you’ll knock it out the park x

      £30.00

    • carly higgs

      carly higgs

      Apr 8, 2018

      Nearly there!

      £30.00

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    carly higgs

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    Reading, United Kingdom

    My Daughter Lyla has special needs and with that my son also requires support and help for being the loving wonderful carer he is at just 10years old. So I have decided to raise money for the SEN team to say a BIG HUGE thank you for all the work and support they give x

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