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Deborah Hamilton is raising money for Breast Cancer Care
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Edinburgh Marathon 2011 · 22 May 2011 ·

Breast Cancer Care Verified by JustGiving
RCN 1160558 (England & Wales), SC045584 (Scotland)
On April 1 2019, Breast Cancer Care and Breast Cancer Now merged to create one charity for everyone affected by breast cancer. From research to care, we have people affected by the breast cancer at our heart – providing support for today and hope for the future. United, we have the ability to carry out even more world-class research, provide even more life-changing support and campaign even more effectively for better services and care. On April 1 2019, Breast Cancer Care and Breast Cancer Now are merging to create the UK’s largest breast cancer charity, united around the aim that by 2050 everyone who develops breast cancer will live and receive the support they need to live well now. Breast Cancer Care is a registered charity in England and Wales 1017658 and Scotland SC038104. From 1 April 2019 Breast Cancer Care will merge with Breast Cancer Now after that date all donations will go to Breast Cancer Care and Breast Cancer Now a charity registered in England and Wales (No. 1160558) and Scotland (SC045584)

Story

<p><span style="color: #800080;">6 1/2 days to go!!! I'm anxiousexcitednervousconfidentoverwhelmedecstatic! </span></p> <p><span style="color: #ff00ff;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="color: #ff00ff;">Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.</span></p> <p><span style="color: #ff00ff;">I'm running the Edinburgh Marathon, that's right a full one! May 22nd 2011 is the date and my efforts are all for Breast Cancer Care.</span></p> <p><span style="color: #ff00ff;">I'm running in honor of my Aunt Nancy Lee and my cousin Jenn Goddard. Both are breast cancer survivors and I couldn't be more proud. I run because I can...</span></p> <p><span style="color: #ff00ff;">Earlier this year, I found a lump. The doctor found another one. And I was scared for my life. Thankfully, after a throurough examination, I received the all clear. That's why I run. Because I can. I'm healthy and I can do something to actively raise money for a truly worthy cause. I want to save the Ta-Ta's! And support an organization dedicated to helping those dealing with this horrid disease.</span></p> <p><span style="color: #ff00ff;"><em>"Every year, 46,000 people receive the news they have breast cancer. Each one of them will experience different emotions and worries, but thanks to the support of people like you, Breast Cancer care will be here to help."</em></span></p> <p><span style="color: #ff00ff;">All the services through Breast Cancer Care are free and available to anyone with breast cancer or breast health concerns as well as their family and friends. Take a look at their website: <a href="http://www.breastcancercare.org.uk">www.breastcancercare.org.uk</a>&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="color: #ff00ff;">Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving &ndash; they&rsquo;ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they&rsquo;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&rsquo;s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.</span></p> <p><span style="color: #ff00ff;">So please dig deep and donate now. Thank you!</span></p> <p><span style="color: #ff00ff;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="color: #ff00ff;">P.S. you can follow my training progress through the following link: <a href="http://my.nike.com/drkensdeb">http://my.nike.com/drkensdeb</a> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #ff00ff;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="color: #ff00ff;">Thanks!</span></p>

Donation summary

Total
£1,100.20
+ £34.37 Gift Aid
Online
£223.20
Offline
£877.00

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