Ben Roberts

Charity

Bliss - Bliss, the special care baby charity, provides vital support and care to premature and sick babies across the UK. We offer guidance and information at a critical time in families' lives. We also fund ground-breaking research and campaign for babies to receive the best possible level of care regardless of when and where they are born.
Bliss
Bliss, the special care baby charity, provides vital support and care to premature and sick babies across the UK. We offer guidance and information at a critical time in families' lives. We also fund ground-breaking research and campaign for babies to receive the best possible level of care regardless of when and where they are born.

Event details

2012 Virgin London Marathon

22 April 2012

The Virgin London Marathon is one of the great British sporting events, combining elite athletics, mass participation and record-breaking fundraising in one race. The course is a gruelling 26 miles 385 yards long, passing through the streets of London from Blackheath to the famous finish line at The Mall.


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Ben Roberts's fundraising page

Fundraiser: 
Ben Roberts

My page: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/benroberts

In April 2011 I went along to the Virgin London Marathon to watch my friends Rob, Mike and Jon compete. As I watched the runners stride past, I realised that I was on the wrong side of the barriers; The atmosphere and effort was incredible; Later that year I entered the 2012 event via the online ballot, and promptly forgot about it...


That was until I received a letter in the post informing me that I had somehow, flukily, been selected for a sport in this years race! 


As the lucky recipient of a ballot place, I have no obligation to raise money, however I thought it would be good to take this opportunity to fundraise for the charity Bliss - for babies born too soon, too small and too sick. 


In June 2008, my nephew Max was born 11 weeks premature. His health was touch and go for a while, but thanks to the expert care provided by the Special Care Baby Unit at Whipps Cross Hospital, Max pulled through and is now an energetic and happy 3 year old! 
Special Care Baby Units across the country do incredible work. As a charity, Bliss believes that:

 

  • All premature and sick babies and their families should have the best possible care and support

  • Babies should have the same rights as anyone else

  • The voices of babies and families must be heard

  • Driving quality and innovation in the NHS will deliver improved care for premature and sick babies and their families

  • We achieve more by working together with individuals and organisations

  • We must always be able to demonstrate the difference we make to the lives of babies and their families.

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    The photographers code says never work with Kids or Animals - however, given the nature of the charity, I thought it would be appropriate to offer 'Baby Photo Shoots' in return for charitable donations of over £100. If you or anyone you know would be interested in this, please get in touch. I've made a facebook page here:

    Bliss Baby Shoots

    You can see my personal website here:

    Ben Roberts Photography

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    Recent donors

    27.04.12 Fantastic time, well done :)

    25.04.12 Well done Ben from Pat Pam and Ros

    25.04.12 Well done Ben from Ros in Bishops Castle

    22.04.12 Great job Ben, enjoyed following the story as ones who knew you when.

    21.04.12 best wishes ben

    20.04.12 Good luck Ben! Will be thinking of you on Sunday.

    20.04.12 Good Luck!

    18.04.12 All the best on the day see you Monday

    18.04.12 Kill it mate! Look forward to seeing you hobble in on Monday!

    18.04.12 Super-Ben! xx

    17.04.12 Enjoy the day.

    12.04.12 Ben you are my hero ! Really proud of you ,keep running and keep smiling. Lotsnlots of love Elaine and Don xxxx

    11.04.12 Pack in those carbs Mr Roberts - Lots of luck

    09.04.12 Go On!

    09.04.12 Enjoy the day Ben

    09.04.12 Good luck from Ronnie and Johnny

    04.04.12 Thanks for the snaps of Noah Ben and good luck in the marathon!!

    31.03.12 Good Luck Ben!

    31.03.12 Good luck Ben!

    30.03.12 You go Ben!

    30.03.12 Good work! We'll be watching from the boat :)

    29.03.12 Great work so far, looking forward to seeing how it all goes on race day.

    29.03.12 Good onya Ben. Have a fantastic run.

    29.03.12 I hope my contribute helps....

    24.03.12

    24.03.12 Thanks Ben for taking the brilliant pics of the kids and good luck with the marathon! Best wishes Emma Kirkham and family x

    04.03.12

    23.02.12 On the right side of the barriers this time :) Good luck, Ben. See you there!

    10.02.12 Good luck (well I know luck alone won't get you round)!

    03.01.12 Next year I'd like to follow in your foot steps. Great charity. X

    03.01.12 Jump the gun. Good luck.

    £985.00

    Running total

    Total raised incl. Gift Aid:
    £1,213.75
    Total donors:
    31
    Biggest donor:
    Beth, Ben and Bertie Wosskow
    £200.00  
    Last donor:
    Pete Carr 27.04.12  
    Offline fundraising:
    £0.00
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