Philippa Cates

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Fundraising for Diabetes UK
£1,510
raised of £1,000 target
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Event: London Marathon 2019, on 28 April 2019
On Sunday 28th April 2019, take on the London Marathon. Take on this challenge and get sponsored for every step of the way to help us reach a future where diabetes can do no harm.

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Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

As some of you will remember, I ran the London Marathon in 2017 for Diabetes UK. During my marathon journey, I got to know a number of other runners representing Diabetes UK in marathon events and it was a truly humbling experience. Although I found it challenging to train for and run a marathon, the challenges I faced were nothing in comparison to my team mates with diabetes. Trying to fuel correctly for a long run is tricky at the best of times, but when you factor in diabetes, it's a whole different ball game. I've kept in touch with many of the Diabetes UK runners and continue to be blown away by what those legends continue to achieve in the face of an utterly cruel condition.

This year, I have my own place in the London Marathon; however, I have chosen to run for Diabetes UK again because of the fantastic work the charity does to help people with diabetes throughout the country. Because I have paid for my own place, all the money I raise will go directly to Diabetes UK.

Please give generously. Thank you very much for your ongoing support!

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About the campaign

On Sunday 28th April 2019, take on the London Marathon. Take on this challenge and get sponsored for every step of the way to help us reach a future where diabetes can do no harm.

About the charity

Diabetes UK

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Diabetes UK is the charity leading the fight against the UK's devastating and fastest growing health crisis, working to create a world where diabetes can do no harm. It’s a fight that involves all of us – sharing knowledge and taking diabetes on together. Join us.

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Total raised
£1,509.83
+ £349.05 Gift Aid
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£1,509.83
Offline donations
£0.00

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