The Dogmother Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 This year I will be running on my own (Rosie has a prior engagement) again to raise money for a cause which has sadly touched too many families. Some things don’t change, though and my shorts will be back by popular demand! With the help of all our generous sponsors over the years, we have raised in excess of £4,000 to help fund research into the cause and treatment of cancer. As you may know, Cancer Research UK doesn’t receive any Government funding. This year, I'd like to raise £400 if possible. I am running this race on behalf of two people, who sadly died of cancer before they had a chance to run the Race for Life, but I know that both of them would have gladly taken part if they’d had the chance. If you'd like to sponsor me, then you can do so online http://www.raceforlifesponsorme.org/claret63 Here's a picture from when Rosie ran with me: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlo Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Go for it. DD and I will be at the Basingstoke one in June. I have done the last goodness knows how many years and Beth has joined me for the last four or five. The only problem is that I hate, loathe and detest running. A couple of years ago I did it in just under 25 minutes and that is the best that I think that I am ever likely to do. Oh well - it is the taking part that counts!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 17, 2009 Author Share Posted March 17, 2009 It certainly is what counts jlo. Ther are lots of older and less able 'runners' on our race and it is an inspiration just to watch them. I think that I have got a bit slower over the years though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Well done Claret! My poor dad died of cancer aged just 33 so I think its a very good cause Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chillicat Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Hi Claret I'm doing my first one.......5k on July 6th in Guildford.........having lost quite a bit of weight last year (3 stone), this is for me and a good cause. I don't run, but will be having a go. Will be thinking of you....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 18, 2009 Author Share Posted March 18, 2009 Well done Claret! My poor dad died of cancer aged just 33 so I think its a very good cause Thank you for your kind sponsorship Tasha XX So far I have £170 online and £30 on the paper form, so getting there Chillicat; you'll love it, a great event and the dedications that people write on the flyer on their backs sometimes have me in tears while I run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Clare go for it girl! I'm donating to willen hospice this year, our hospice is suffering from lack of funds but it's a similar cause isn't it Terrific event and you do a great job Buffie x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 18, 2009 Author Share Posted March 18, 2009 All good causes Buffster We support the charity shop of a local hospice after a friend was there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Webmuppet Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 I'm thinking of doing the Race for Life this year, I've lost friends and family to cancer over the years including the OH's Auntie last week. I will have to walk most of it 'cause I'm hopeless at running. Just to see how far it was I put my trainers on and my pedometer and walked it today.........only took my little legs an hour and a half. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 18, 2009 Author Share Posted March 18, 2009 It's a fantastic even to do MWM, but book up quickly as the places soon fill and most venues have a limit on numbers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamebird Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 More than happy to sponsor this event. My dad died of cancer too soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Webmuppet Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Well, I've signed up to. I'll sort out the sponsor form next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 18, 2009 Author Share Posted March 18, 2009 More than happy to sponsor this event. My dad died of cancer too soon. Thank you so much for sponsoring me SAS Good luck MWM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Good luck - I'm doing it on the 5th July - God help me!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 19, 2009 Author Share Posted March 19, 2009 A big thank you to those who sponsored me last night. The combined total of online and pledges on the form comes to £240 so far!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 good luck I am doing it on July 19th! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 oooh thats my birthday cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 oooh thats my birthday cathy x oooh I will think of you on that day then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 27, 2009 Author Share Posted July 27, 2009 Just resurrecting this to say that I ran yesterday, 5km in ideal weather,but a new, very hilly course! Doing a quick tot of the paper and online sponsorship totals, it looks like I have raised just pushing £500 so far for Cancer Research UK If anyone would like to sponsor me, then it's still possible; you can see my sponsorhip page on http://www.raceforlifesponsorme.org/claret63 Nearly didn't get there in time as the postcode they gave for the correct entrance to Cornbury Park wasn't the right one, but no signs, nor stewards to redirect 40-odd cars round to the right gate. They had to delay the start of the race. I got Phil to drop me at that gate, then ran through th park to the start... added an extra mile to the race Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 congratulations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Congratualtions especially as you did an extra mile! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
