Holly Young

"12 in 12 in 2012" Marathon Challenge

Fundraising for Cancer Research UK
£12,246
raised of £12,000 target
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Event: Virgin London Marathon 2012, on 22 April 2012
Cancer Research UK

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We pioneer life-saving cancer research to help us beat cancer

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12 marathons in 12 months in 2012  for Cancer Research UK!

 

The two most important women in my life, the women who made the person I am today, were touched by cancer in significant ways.  My mother, Nancy Sartain Robinson, lost her battle with breast, bone, and brain cancer at the early age of 48.

 

My aunt, Dr. Peggy Sartain, who was like a second mother to me, successfully battled uterine cancer.  More importantly, she served as Pediatric Oncologist at Children’s Medical Center, Dallas, Texas for 31 years, and touched the lives of thousands of children and their families who were affected by childhood cancer.

 

In memory of these remarkable women, I am running 12 marathons in 12 months in 2012.  Basically, one marathon a month, starting with Marrakech in January, London in April, and 10 others sprinkled throughout the year. 

 

Please consider supporting my chosen charity, Cancer Research UK by donating through my JustGiving page. Donating this way is simple, fast and totally secure. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to Cancer Research UK and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation (for UK taxpayers).

 

Join with me on my marathon journey and to help find a cure for this dreaded disease. Your support is greatly appreciated!

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Cancer Research UK

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RCN 1089464, SC041666, 1103 & 247
We‘re the world‘s leading cancer charity dedicated to saving and improving lives through research. We fund research into the prevention, detection and treatment of more than 200 types of cancer through the work of over 4,000 scientists, doctors and nurses.

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Total raised
£12,245.58
+ £1,773.51 Gift Aid
Online donations
£11,857.34
Offline donations
£388.24

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