Gail Reading

Running for my girls

Fundraising for Alice's Escapes
£2,552
raised of £1,000 target
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Event: Virgin London Marathon 2015, on 26 April 2017
In memory of Alice Pyne
Alice's Escapes

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RCN 1146011
We provide family holidays to seriously and terminally ill children

Story

Now running my VLM in April 2016 ... 

Okay, so a while back, I made a promise to Alice that I would accept every single challenge that came my way. Each year, the London Marathon emails arrive and each year, I apply and fail to secure a place. Last year, however, a different kind of magazine dropped through the door ... a "You're In" magazine.  The shaking has stopped and the reality is set in, but unfortunately a heel injury prevented me from taking part and I had to defer my place to 2016. So, down but definitely not out.  

So, I'm now on the six-month count down and have so far started with walking a brisk four-miles daily so as to avoid the injury I gained last year (from silly running club pushing ahead too quickly). Please sponsor me in Alice's name to finish this bloody thing. Thankfully, I have sack loads of GRIT COURAGE DETERMINATION and London doesn't have as many mountains as I'm accustomed to ;) 

Any amount is welcomed and everything will go directly to the charity that is both my life and my girl's legacy. 

Thanks, love (the slightly mad) Vicky x

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About the charity

Alice's Escapes

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RCN 1146011
‘Alice’s Escapes’ facilitates free holidays to families with a seriously or terminally ill child. Our vision is to enable every sick child to enjoy a holiday with their family - an escape where they are looked after from start to finish and can simply enjoy being together.

Donation summary

Total raised
£2,552.00
+ £474.27 Gift Aid
Online donations
£2,424.50
Offline donations
£127.50

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