Ashlum Patel

Vic's 39th Event!

Fundraising for Martha Trust
£1,093
raised of £2,000 target
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Event: Virgin London Marathon 2017, on 23 April 2017
In memory of Sarah Carney
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Story

This page has been set up to help raise funds to support an additional charity during my 39 events. Event 39 will be the London Marathon and it has been necessary to gain a charity place to fulfil my lifelong dream to run this event. This charity place requires a minimum fundraising total which I need to attain to allow me to run the marathon.

I have been lucky enough to be offered the chance to run the marathon by the charity Martha Trust. This is a local charity based in Deal, Kent. Martha Trust is a registered charity that provides residential, respite care and day care for people with profound physical and multiple learning disabilities. Please follow this link to their website to see the amazing work they do; http://www.marthatrust.org.uk/

This Sarah's story: 

Sarah was diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma in January 2014 and lost her fight in March 2015. She was 39 years old and a fighter with a strong will who fought formidably and with pride. She leaves two young daughters (Summer 9, Keely 7) who were proud to have such a fun loving and caring Mum. Sarah was always supporting others with cancer during her fight. This wave of fundraising in her honour will help with the ongoing battle with cholangiocarcinoma and hopefully prevent others in the future suffering the same tragic fate.

As her little Sister I feel it is my duty to continue inspiring people as Sarah did. Inspired by the number 39 I am going to complete 39 events. The events will range from 5k to half marathons....finishing with the London Marathon in 2017. I've always wanted to run London and Sarah knew what it meant to me to do this, so I'm hoping this will be the perfect finish.

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Martha Trust

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Martha Trust is transforming the lives of people with profound disabilities. With homes in Kent and Sussex, we ensure that the people who live with us lead active and fulfilling lives and get the most out of each and every day.

Donation summary

Total raised
£1,093.00
+ £247.00 Gift Aid
Online donations
£1,093.00
Offline donations
£0.00

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