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samantha bainbridge is raising money for Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity

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Malaga Half Marathon · 18 March 2012

We are Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity. We stop at nothing to help give seriously ill children childhoods that are fuller, funner and longer. Because we believe no childhood should be lost to illness.

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Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

On 18th March 2012, I will be taking part in the ´Malaga Half Marathon´ a run of 21.1KM.

I would like to raise money for the Great Ormand Street Hospital (GOSH) charity, as dear friends of mine Ericka & Matt  have been under the hospital with their son George since he was 6 months old.

George is suffering from a Collagen deficiency; namely collagen 2A1.

It is this type of collagen that is present in 90% of the human body’s connective tissue, so bone growth, skin, vision and hearing are all affected.  George’s growth will start to slow and eventually stop, but when this will start to happen is anyone’s guess.

George is an amazing little boy and he has been through so much in his first few years of his life.  I want to take this opportunity to give something back to the charity that does so much for him and also give something to his amazing Mum & Dad, by honouring George´s name and running this marathon.

If you would like more information on George´s condition, please take a look at the blog that his dad Matt has created, its very informative, touching and straight from the heart.

http://oursongeorge.wordpress.com/

I ask you all for your support for this great cause, donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

So please dig deep...anything from as little or as much as you like, it is all very much appreciated!

This is for George....lets see that big smile on his little face!

With love,  and huge thanks

Sam xxx

Donation summary

Total
£1,585.00
+ £272.50 Gift Aid
Online
£1,560.00
Offline
£25.00

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