London Marathon

Created by Jen 21st April 2024

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New year and a new challenge.. I got accepted into the general ballot for London Marathon & have chosen to continue to support Lou & Jason in fundraising for Hattie's Star Tribute Fund alongside Dorothy House (in memory of my sister) I'm hoping to have a few events leading up to April as well 💙💜

Updates

Region 3 Bake Off - Nutricia Homeward

24th April 2024
Back to work.. Kicking it off with our Team bake off & Cake Sale ❤️🧁😋 Massive well done to Asti Coyne & Amy Bulbeck for baking!! Thank you also to Dawn Chapman, Emma Foster & Deluxe Delights (aka Jasmin Alatoum) And thank you to everyone at work that brought cakes (there is still some left for tomorrow) It pushed my fundraising total past the £5,000 mark which is absolutely incredible!! Dorothy House Cots for Tots Wallace & Gromit's Grand Appeal 💜 #jentakesonlondon www.givewheel.com/fundraising/2595/jen-takes-on-london

London Marathon 2024

24th April 2024
was just incredible, bit of pre race nerves but I set off on my own and went for it, bumped into Liz Bundy briefly just before mile 4 (but I needed a loo stop) The crowd was amazing and so were other participants.. I started to struggle a little just before mile 18 but that was the perfect moment to see my kids & their partners on course 😍 gave me a little boost.. Then seen my mum & sister too 💜 I just kept pushing through the pain 😢 Managed to catch up with a chap that was running for GOSH with a washing machine on his back and gave him a donation, and chatted to some spectators too 😇 Just soaked up every moment.. And then I got talking to a young chap called Jordan, and we really kept each other going to the end, along with the 6:15 pacer.. He was so lovely, and we just kept pushing each other on and before you knew it the miles were coming down and we went for it together on the last 600m, I was still pinching myself at that point that I was actually finishing the Marathon!! London Marathon completed it mate ✅️ Thank you all for your lovely messages and all your donations, its really kept me going.. I've nearly reached £5,000 which is absolutely amazing!!! I'm not going to lie, I'm tired and I ache all over but it was worth it 💜💙 Dorothy House Wallace & Gromit's Grand Appeal Cots for Tots #jentakesonlondon www.givewheel.com/fundraising/2595/jen-takes-on-london

Charity race night to raise funds for Dorothy House and The Grand Appeal

16th March 2024
The purpose of this event is to gather funds for Dorothy House and Wallace & Gromit's Grand Appeal. Event details are as follows: Date: Friday, April 5th Time: Starting at 7:30 PM Venue: Trowbridge Rugby Football Club Entry Fee: £5 per person (includes supper) Advance Tickets: Ensure your participation by purchasing tickets beforehand at https://www.givewheel.com/fundra.../2482/charity-race-night/. Kindly enter your name and the required number of tickets in the designated fields to facilitate the issuance of your tickets before the event. Raffle: A thrilling raffle and additional activities will be featured during the evening. Remember to bring extra cash for these events! Donations: If you're unable to attend but wish to contribute, please visit the following link to donate - https://www.givewheel.com/fundra.../2482/charity-race-night/ Sponsorship Opportunities: We are currently looking for five additional companies to sponsor our races for £100 each. Sponsors will receive recognition across all event communications, including the program and on Facebook. If interested, please contact us promptly. A special thanks to Gooding Accounts Ltd for securing one of our sponsorship slots. Facebook Event Page: For more information, visit our Facebook event page at https://www.facebook.com/events/365248389756598/. We eagerly anticipate your presence! 🏇🎉 Sincerely, Robbie 'Casper' Newton and Jen Buckle UPDATE 📢 The money has now been counted and I am so pleased to announce that £3,005.41 was raised which will make such a difference to Dorothy House and Wallace & Gromit's Grand Appeal and that's all thanks to you! You are all stars 🤩 Trowbridge Rugby Football Club Gooding Accounts Ltd Vantage Doors and Windows Pipster Solutions Ltd Absolute Power Tools Ltd Get It Cleared Showroom