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<p>WE DID IT!!!!! WE ROCK!!! We got up early, wedged ourselves into sports bra's (you know who you are) and new trainers, took a train, walked accross London to get close to the start and stood for nearly an hour while the temperature went up, the mayoress wittered on, the national anthem was played and a fat naked bloke stood at the window of his Park Lane Hotel room watching us all...and we watched him...it was incentive to move quickly.</p>
<p>The route took us past the Evelina and their supporters and I allowed myself a little think back to 6 months ago...but not for long...my feet hurt too much and it was too bloody hot!</p>
<p>We ran over the finish line separately...so many differing levels of fitness and experience that we couldn't stay together but I need to say how much I admire my friends. 2 had never run before (let alone owned the required scaffolding), 3 have two children, 3 work full time, all have busy lives and people who depend on them. So their commitment to the run and the fund raising was monumental...thank you xxx</p>
<p>And THANK YOU to you who donated....you are both generous and marvellous xxxxx</p>
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<p>Our son Charlie was born on 6th January 2011 with a heart problem - but we didn't know this until I noticed he was breathing with difficulty 10 days later.</p>
<p>He had life saving heart surgery when he was 14 days old - his original due date. From now on we will celebrate his 're-birth' date on 20th January!</p>
<p>You can imagine the horror we endured - and I cry again just writing this and recalling the time worst time in my life. BUT! He is fine now, and so are we. And this is due to 2 things: the medical staff at the Evelina - who this money will go to, to save more lives. And our wonderful, beautiful friends - some of whom will be 'running' this race with me.</p>
<p>So if you know any of the girls who have 'volunteered' to do this, you will know this is indeed a sacrifice and a selfless act on their part. In fact I'm not sure if some of them even have running shoes!</p>
<p>So give a bit of money - I promise it will help other people. Because 3 months ago I became one of those 'other' people you see on a documentary xxxx</p>
<p>Quotes from the 'runners';</p>
<p>Linda; 'Well my friends better give loads of money just for the fact that I will have to wear running shoes and a sports bra!'</p>
<p>Louise; 'I ran this last year (smug voice) whilst 3 months pregnant - and I did a personal best! (scared voice) Did I say I would actually run this year...?'</p>
<p>Becky; 'By running do you mean faster than walking?'</p>
<p>Lizzie; Unfortunately due to the nature of the challenge, Lizzie has been rendered mute with shock since registering. Give money to help her talk again (or not).</p>
<p>Paula; 'I'm not allowed to run - my husband won't let me. Nor will my body...how far is 10k?'</p>
<p>Catherine; '..one runs marathons you know....'</p>
<p>Rest of team; 'kick her in the shins...!'</p>
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