Well today was the big day... and i did it! it was pretty warm which made it a bit harder but I'm so glad I took part. I'm really chuffed to say we managed to run it in 30 minutes.There was a brilliant atmosphere, with over 5000 women taking part, it was great to be part of something like that and I'll definitely do it again.
Joe and Maisie having fun before the race started.
We didn't realise everyone would be wearing pink- but at least that made us easy to spot!
It was moving to read what everyone had written on their backs.
On mine I wrote that I was running for Geraldine Walters and Anne Spencer- the mums of 2 of my best friends who have had breast cancer in recent years and thank goodness survived.
Geraldine was there today to support me with my friend Sarah. It was great to have them there.Geraldine nearly had me in tears at the end when she said that the reality is if she'd got cancer years ago she would have died and that she is so grateful to everyone running to raise money to help make sure more people survive.It just brought it home to me that we had been part of something very important. It's bringing a lump to my throat now just thinking about it.
A sea of pink.
We did it!!!
A big thank-you to everyone who has supported and sponsored me I really appreciate it. And if you haven't donated but would like to, just click on my online sponsorship page ( link in side bar) where you can make a pledge of £2 or more. Thanks.
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4 comments:
Congratulations Donna!
My train was full of women wearing pink and lycra today, heading for Aberdeen. I wasn't complaining...!
Congratulations! Sorry I could not be there! Had to do my bit to help my 11 year old niece who is starting her year as their village rose queen and raising money for BLISS - supporting families, friends and staff who care for prem and sick newborns. As Ed her brother was 10 weeks early it is v relevant! Her speech was amazing and we will do all we can to help her raise her target of at least £1000 in 11 1/2 months on top of starting secondary school and everything else she does!!!
Well done again and maybe I will see you there next year but no way can I run! Struggle to walk v far at the mo.
Chris
Congratulations! Go you ;-) Love the blog :-) You may be interested in the work of Send a Cow - http://www.sendacow.org.uk/ourwork - We are based in Bath, work with rural community groups in nine countries in Africa, providing small-scale farmers with the skills and means to feed their families and earn an income. It's all about helping to develop sustainable farming methods!
Good on you! X:-)
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