Charity
OCD-UK is the leading national charity, independently working with and for people with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Listed amongst the top 10 most debilitating illnesses by the World Health Organisation in terms of loss of income and decreased quality of life, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is thought to affect 2-3% of the UK population. It is our belief that everyone affected by Obsessive Compulsive Disorder should receive the most appropriate and the highest quality standards of care, support and treatment. Our objective is to make a positive and meaningful difference in the everyday lives of people affected by Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, by providing accessible and effective support services and by campaigning for improved access and quality treatment and care for people with OCD. We believe it is vital that every person affected by OCD receives the highest quality of treatment and care that they are entitled to and deserve. We facilitate a safe environment for people affected by OCD to communicate with each other and provide mutual understanding and support.
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British 10K for OCD-UK
Last Sunday I took part in the British 10K in London to raise money for OCD-UK, the leading national charity independently working with and for people with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
Thank you so much to everyone that sponsored me! I have raised much more than my initial target of £250, so thank you for your generosity.
Although I enjoy running this was my first sponsored run since leaving school, so I didn't really have any idea what to expect.
The atmosphere at the start area was unforgettable. Over 25,000 runners about to tackle the 10K course for their chosen charity, many people running in memory of someone that they have lost.
The race route began at Hyde Park Corner, passing several of London's best known landmarks including St Paul's Cathedral, The London Eye, Westminster Bridge (which we ran across), The Houses of Parliament, and Westminster Abbey, finishing at Whitehall.
There must have been just as many spectators as runners, clapping and cheering on the pavements for the whole length of the route. Many total strangers called out my name as I ran past (it was printed on my running vest) which felt rather weird, but was very encouraging!
I really enjoyed the day, and now I can't wait to do another run!
Several people have asked if they can still sponsor me. Yes, I will leave this fundrasing page up, so you can still donate, thank you.
Virgin Money Giving is a non-profit organisation. Donations will be quickly processed and passed to OCD-UK. If you are a UK taxpayer then Virgin Money Giving will claim gift aid on the charity's behalf.
For more information about this charity you can visit the OCD-UK website: http://www.ocduk.org/
OCD-UK have a Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/OCD-UK/97437976062
You can also follow the charity on Twitter: http://twitter.com/OCDUK
Recent donors
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Dad £20.00 16.07.10 From Grandma |
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Dad £5.00 16.07.10 From Mary Esslemont |
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Simon (The best one of the three) £20.00 (+ £5.64 giftaid) 13.07.10 BETTER NEVER THAN LATE. |
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Anonymous £5.00 (+ £1.41 giftaid) 10.07.10 gud luk jenny!!! |
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Stephanie £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 09.07.10 Go for it Jennifer |
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Chris Smith £25.00 09.07.10 This includes a donation from Chris Scotland. Good Luck Jen. |
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Emmy £10.00 08.07.10 I'll double it if you wear a fez. |
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Marion £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 07.07.10 Fantastic Jennifer, well done |
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Lynn £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 05.07.10 Good luck- hope it's not too hot! |
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Stuart £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 03.07.10 Good luck Jennifer! |
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Jan £10.00 02.07.10 |
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April £3.00 01.07.10 |
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Sandy. £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 01.07.10 I'm happy to pay for you to do the hard work1 have a lovely run. |
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Ha £20.00 (+ £5.64 giftaid) 01.07.10 That's great Jennifer, good luck! |
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Maggie £50.00 30.06.10 GO ahead and good luck |
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Anonymous £7.00 30.06.10 Good luck Jennifer! |
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chris thomson £15.00 (+ £4.23 giftaid) 29.06.10 good luck Jennifer |
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Viv & George £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 29.06.10 Good luck Jen, and well done. Let us know how it goes. Viv & George |
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Kez £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 28.06.10 Good Luck!! Great cause to do it for!! xx |
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mary £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 28.06.10 Run like you dance jennifer and you'll be great love mary |
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Anonymous £20.00 (+ £5.64 giftaid) 28.06.10 what it must be to be young and athletic! go for it, girl judy |
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Maggie Dunwell £20.00 (+ £5.64 giftaid) 28.06.10 Good on you Jen. Will be cheering for you in mind....you can do it! |
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Edna £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 28.06.10 Good luck Jennifer - we will be cheering for you! |
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Mark Weightman £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 27.06.10 I wish you the very best of luck! It is such an IMPORTANT cause! Good on you! x |
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Bruce hall £10.00 01.05.10 I think this is a good cause and I am glad people like Jennifer are willing to use energy and effort for this cause! Go Jenni go!!! |
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Henna £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 25.04.10 Good Luck :D x |
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Rowena Cooper £5.00 (+ £1.41 giftaid) 22.04.10 |
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Pippa £20.00 (+ £5.64 giftaid) 01.02.10 |
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David Jones £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 21.01.10 Here's to a good start |
