Breda Pooke

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Fundraising for Bowel Research UK
£1,455
raised of £500 target
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Event: London Marathon 2019, on 28 April 2019
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Well, this is probably the biggest challenge I have undertaken yet! And I want to make it count, so with that in mind, I want to raise funds for something that is really important to me, my family and my friends. I will be running the 2019 London Marathon for the Bowel and Cancer research charity.

  There are so many important charities, however, I have chosen one that means a lot me and has touched the lives of loved ones. Bowel and Cancer research has done so much to support the families and lives of those who have suffered and are affected by this awful disease. Therefore, I would like to support the amazing work of this charity in honour of those who have and are still suffering from this illness. There is so much research still being done, so help me make a difference please. 

This will be my first and most likely, my only marathon!! Training has started, and it certainly is not easy in this cold winter weather. However, what helps me get out in this weather is knowing that people out there are willing to support me and raise some funds towards this cause.

So here we go, once it goes public there is no going back. Yes, some of you may think I am nuts! My knees and hips not what they used to be, cheese and wine is probably not the best training diet but I am ready and rearing to go. Also I would love any suggestions on the best podcasts or music to listen to 😊 

 This challenge scary, exciting and painful, but with all your help and support I know I can complete this! I won’t be fast, the plan is to just get over the finish line so any support you can offer would be greatly appreciated! 

 So friends, family and those who care about this charity, dig deep, sponsor me it will keep me going to the 28th April and throughout the run. 

Thank you all so much x


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About the campaign

Welcome to our London marathon team page!

About the charity

Bowel Research UK

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PLEASE SUPPORT OUR NEW CHARITY PAGE www.justgiving.com/bowelresearchuk. We fund the best science in the UK into bowel cancer, IBD(Colitis and Crohn’s), IBS and other bowel issues. We involve patients and the public in research and aim to increase awareness of bowel conditions to challenge stigma.

Donation summary

Total raised
£1,455.00
+ £285.00 Gift Aid
Online donations
£1,455.00
Offline donations
£0.00

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