POST-MARATHON UPDATE:

Hi, everyone. It was great running the London Marathon again for Whizz-Kidz(+) and great to get so much support from you all. Thank you. The day was beautiful, sunny, a bit warm (considering it had been snowing a fortnight earlier). London at its best.

My favorite memories, besides the miracle of seeing people I know along the way, are of the Whizz-Kidz cheering stations along the marathon route: loud, raucous, enthusiastic, motivating, happy. And the Whizz-Kidz "ambassadors" -- the people I'm running for and you're supporting -- at Mile 23. 

So far, Team Colleen has raised enough to send two kids on a full wheelchair skills training course or to pay for half a brand-new bespoke trike. That also means skills, confidence, participation, leading a full life.

It does make a difference. Thank you.

xx Colleen

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Hi friends and family,

Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page on behalf of Whizz-Kidz. It's my *third* time running for them and every year I get more enthusiastic, watching the "ambassadors" -- the recipients of your generosity -- grow up and thrive.

Thanks for any contribution you can make, big or small, as well as any words of encouragement for this dogged, determined, slow (but still eager) runner. We're all in it together.

xx, Colleen

PS -- Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and secure. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to Whizz-Kidz and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. It's efficient and cuts costs for the charity.