Charity
Diabetes UK is the charity for people with diabetes, their family, friends and carers. Our mission is to improve the lives of people with the condition and work towards a future without diabetes. Diabetes UK is one of the largest patient organisations in Europe. We stand up for the interests of people with diabetes by campaigning for better standards of care. We are the largest funder in the UK of research into better treatments for diabetes and the search for a cure. We provide practical support and information and safety net services to help people manage their diabetes. For more information please visit our website: www.diabetes.org.uk.
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sarahgb's mad dash in Cardiff!
UPDATE!
Well despite freezing rain, wind and wading through muddy grass, I actually managed to run the 5K. It was not easy but the stupendous support and encouragement from everyone on Twitter, Facebook, my work colleagues and very good friends, race officials and marshalls on the day, led to a thoroughly enjoyable experience. I would even do it all over again. Thank you to everyone who donated/sponsored online or with the sponsor forms. Thank you Katy and Sarah (and Tim) for your wonderful hospitality. The donations page will be kept open for a few more weeks, but so far the total amount raised will be close to £400 which is incredible.
Much love to you all
Sarah xxx
oh and for scary pictures, please visit a set on flickr http://flic.kr/s/aHsjz2vwSx
Hi, thanks for visiting my page. Through Virgin Money Giving, you can sponsor me and donations will be quickly processed and passed to charities. Virgin Money Giving is a not for profit organisation and will claim gift aid on a charity's behalf where the donor is eligible for this. I really appreciate all your support and thank you for any donations.
A year ago I would never have contemplated running anywhere let alone a 5K race. But having been diagnosed as a Type2 Diabetic some months ago I was determined to keep it under control through diet and exercise. I am really pleased that I have achieved that so far. But I need to sustain this equilibrium and so I continue as I have but set targets along the way.
Running this race is my long term target and a great opportunity to raise some funds for Diabetes UK who do sterling work with research. Diabetes is a horrible chronic illness and left uncontrolled will lead to severe complications.
The race is being held in Bute Park, Cardiff on 4th March 2012. If you are in the area come and cheer me on. You might even get a sweaty hug :)
And thank you again for any donations.
Sarah xx
Recent donors
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Helen Price Saunders £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 04.03.12 Best of luck Sarah, full of admiration for your running efforts and positive attitude! @Ceridwen339 |
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Sue (glamlaflib) £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 04.03.12 Go Sarah, huge achievement and a great cause, well done and big hugs! |
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Kath Hudson £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 01.03.12 Will be cheering you on metaphorically if not literally. Really impressed that you are doing this :) |
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Ben Elwell £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 26.02.12 Go go Sarah!! I'll have to collect my hug (sweaty or not) another time I'm afraid ;) |
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Adrian Thompson £5.00 (+ £1.25 giftaid) 26.02.12 Hi Sarah - good luck! |
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Jo Alcock £5.00 (+ £1.25 giftaid) 10.02.12 Good luck - you've achieved so much since diagnosis, you should be very proud! |
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SecretStef £5.00 (+ £1.25 giftaid) 10.02.12 Go Girl! |
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Kayleigh £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 11.01.12 Gooooooooooooo Sarah *shakes pom poms* |
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Mandy Powell £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 09.01.12 Go Sarah ! |
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Mary Holmden £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 08.01.12 Well done for sticking with it Sarah x |
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Sue Jones £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 07.01.12 Well done Sarah for all the training, and good luck for the race. xxx |
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DavidB £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 06.01.12 Great cause, best wishes. |
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Sarah Nicholas £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 19.10.11 I'd like one of your sweaty hugs, please. |
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Elif £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 18.10.11 You are an inspiration! Good luck on the day! Would love to be there to give you a big hug but in the meantime, have these ((hugs)) instead x |
Running total
- Target:
- £100.00
- Total raised incl. Gift Aid:
- £393.75
- Total donors:
- 14
- Biggest donor:
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Sue Jones
£20.00 - Last donor:
- Helen Price Saunders 04.03.12
- Offline fundraising:
- £225.00
