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Target: £10,000.00
Raised so far: £2,106.00
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My story

 

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This year I will be taking part in the Flora London Marathon to support the charity which helped my family while my young cousin battled cancer. Westley was just two years old when he was first diagnosed with cancer in 1993 and was treated at theJohnRadcliffeHospitalin Oxford. My family became the first to stay at CLIC Sargent’s Home from Home in Oxford, which offers free self-catering accommodation so families can stay together while a child is being treated for cancer.

My cousin had cancer just about all the way through his life. The impact it had on his parents, myself, and the extended family was massive. Emotionally it was tough on all of us as there is nothing you can do, you just feel utterly helpless.

Ten years after Westley was first diagnosed with cancer the disease returned and he was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML). Sadly Westley died in 2006, aged 16.

With him being so young it also made our family very angry. Why, was a question that we asked an awful lot. On the other hand it was very humbling to see and hear him laughing and telling jokes.  It made us all be very aware of just how little we have to moan about in life. He is an inspiration to all of us both in life and after death.

That’s why I’m taking part in the Marathon, I want to support CLIC Sargent in any way I can having seen first-hand the incredible work they do supporting families affected by childhood cancer.

CLIC Sargent provides all-round care and support for children and young people with cancer, and their families. 

Every day 10 families are told their child has cancer. As the 's leading children's cancer charity, CLIC Sargent is the only organisation to offer them all round care and support. That’s because they are there every step of the way: During treatment – providing specialist nurses, doctors, play specialists, Homes from Home. In hospital & at home – offering specialist social care and family support in the community – specialist youth services, holidays, grants, helpline. After treatment – helping survivors, supporting those bereaved, research

So please sponsor me now!

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: CLIC Sargent gets your money faster and, if you’re a taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

Well done Duncan :) Sorry I'm so late! Donation by Claire Sharpe 21/07/09  

£10.00

PKH Donation by Duncan 16/06/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Well done Donation by Duncan 29/05/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Well done Duncan Donation by Smartiej 26/05/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Thanks to all once again Donation by Duncan 11/05/09  

£66.00 + £18.62 Gift Aid

Well done kid. Everest beckons! Donation by Robert 09/05/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Hope this little goes a long way Donation by Cecilia 04/05/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Great time mate and for a great cause, top man Donation by Gareth Davies 30/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Thanks gang Donation by Duncan 28/04/09  

£80.00 + £22.56 Gift Aid

Well done! Donation by Ash and Co. 27/04/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Such a great cause ! Hope that you enjoyed the Mall like I said u needed too. So gonna run next if you fancy joining me...x Donation by amanda grace 26/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

good luck Duncan Donation by Helen Amos 25/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

so proud of my big brother,xxx Donation by lynsey pow 25/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

good luck duncan Donation by ana and val friends of westley s mum 25/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

run duncan run see you soon xxxxx Donation by westley s mum and dad 25/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

good luck Donation by lis sharp karens friend from school 25/04/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

wish i could afford more, my biggest fear is my children becoming seriously ill. good luck. Donation by Mands 25/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

remembering you running up and down the road in Lockerbie x Donation by Aunty Alison and Uncle Charlie 25/04/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Go for it big man Donation by Steve Parfitt 25/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

so proud of you big brother Donation by Kathryn Pow 24/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

we'll be cheering you on Donation by Maureen and Tim Grant 24/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Great charity. Good luck. Donation by Martin Law 24/04/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck mate, as promised some dollar Donation by Jimmer 24/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

You'd better bloody win! Donation by Podge 24/04/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Good luck Duncan, hope it goes well x Donation by Anna Beeton 24/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck mate x Donation by Richard Hines 22/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Donation by Auntie Phyliss 22/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Great charity, well done for doing it. Good luck! Donation by Vicky Gill 21/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck Duncan! x Donation by Stephanie French 16/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck hun , you will be great x Donation by Tash Ram 15/04/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
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