Fundraising for Cancer Research

bathelmet · 09 May 2008, 20:11

I am running the Race For Life this month in memory of my mother and father-in-law who both died of cancer within 3 years of each other. If anyone would like to sponsor me please follow the link below. Any donations would be very much appreciated and all the money will go towards fighting this terrible illness. Thank you.

http://www.raceforlifesponsorme.org/elainepardoe

snowy · 09 May 2008, 21:33

Good on you Elaine
My father-in-law lost his fight against cancer 3 weeks ago.

SO come on everybody - what are you waiting for. Put your hands in those pockets NOW

SW31 · 09 May 2008, 23:04

already sponsering someone elese whos running in the event sorry

Battybarb · 10 May 2008, 10:28

This is such a worthy cause,they dont recieve enough from the government,have just made a donation..lost my dad,father-in-law,mother-in-law,a friend a few years ago and very recently a good friend,all to this terrible disease..good luck

Sapphire Lady · 10 May 2008, 11:12

I've sponsored you too Elaine - good luck

Lynne

bathelmet · 10 May 2008, 12:22

Thank you so much all of you who have sponsored me so far. So sorry to hear about all the loved ones you have lost. Unfortunately it is so common but hopefully through events like Race For Life we will manage to get some break throughs in the fight against Cancer. Best wishes to you all.

**The Flying Mouse** · 10 May 2008, 17:54

When people have posted charity events/drives in the past, we've stickied the thread for a month to leave the thread on page 1 of off topic.

No reason not to do that with this thread too

djfierce · 10 May 2008, 23:22

my friend had breast cancer, she staved that off by having a breast removed, only to find out a year later she had throat cancer, she went thru lengthy treatment for that and that aslo is contained but a few months ago they found a brain tumour and wont treat her, so now she is preparing herself and her children for the worst

It really does happen to the best people

more research is definatly needed but it's worth remembering they are making progress all the time and alot fewer people are taken from this world as a result, consider me signed up.

I'm sorry for your losses Elaine, good luck with the race and everything.

bathelmet · 11 May 2008, 00:10

Thanks again to everyone who has donated so far. If people can't afford it I totally understand so really don't worry about it. I am a fifth of the way towards my target of £100 so that is great. Must get some more training in before the big day!

MeatGrl1 · 11 May 2008, 00:14

Good luck

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Battybarb · 11 May 2008, 10:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by bathelmet

Thanks again to everyone who has donated so far. If people can't afford it I totally understand so really don't worry about it. I am a fifth of the way towards my target of £100 so that is great. Must get some more training in before the big day!

Be sure to let us know how you get on,hope the training is going ok

**The Flying Mouse** · 11 May 2008, 18:38

I've deleted 4 posts off this thread, starting with a post which could have used a little more tact and thought, and resulting convo.

Please remember what this thread is about, and respect that.
Quibbling on this thread is a no no

If you are unable to donate in a financial way to Elain's sponsored run, i'm sure she would be grateful for messages of encouragement from the people who post here.
There is no reason to post personal reasons why you cannot donate, but there is nothing to stop you posting messages of support.

MeatGrl1 · 11 May 2008, 18:50

Michael Ball wished those taking part luck on his radio programme this morning

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bathelmet · 16 May 2008, 11:26

I am still short of my target so if anyone else would like to sponsor me I would really appreciate it. Thanks.

djfierce · 16 May 2008, 14:24

sorry hun, only just got round to doing mine.

Come on guys min donation is only £2.

Cathie · 16 May 2008, 14:35

Sorry I couldn't give much. Keep us posted on how the training and everything is going

bathelmet · 16 May 2008, 15:02

I know it is a cliche but every penny really does count so please don't worry about the amount donated-it is all fantastic. Thank you so much. Am going out for another run tonight in preparation for the big day!

Battybarb · 16 May 2008, 17:28

Good luck with it all..

Cpl Mickey · 17 May 2008, 13:26

Hope it all goes ok for you and you don't over do the training

bathelmet · 18 May 2008, 18:48

Yipee!! I finished the race successfully. Got my medal and goody bag to prove it! So far have raised £52 and am hoping to get some more people to donate this week. It was a fantastic day and a really good atmosphere-all for such a good cause. Thank you so much to everyone who has donated on my sponosrship page-every penny goes to Cancer Research so thank you. I'm off upstairs now for a well-earned sauna!

djfierce · 18 May 2008, 20:57

Wow, well done hun, you've done alot more than most people can be bothered to do. Go and have a lovely hot bath, you've certainly earned it

Battybarb · 18 May 2008, 21:00

well done to you,you should be very proud of yourself and a lovely medal to show for it..you now deserve a nice rest

Sapphire Lady · 18 May 2008, 21:08

Yes, well done Elaine

Cathie · 21 May 2008, 14:27

Well done

MeatGrl1 · 21 May 2008, 15:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by bathelmet

Yipee!! I finished the race successfully. Got my medal and goody bag to prove it! So far have raised £52 and am hoping to get some more people to donate this week. It was a fantastic day and a really good atmosphere-all for such a good cause. Thank you so much to everyone who has donated on my sponosrship page-every penny goes to Cancer Research so thank you. I'm off upstairs now for a well-earned sauna!

Congratulations

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09 May 2008, 20:11	#1
bathelmet Senior Loafer Join Date: 11.05.2003 Location: Scotland Posts: 152	Fundraising for Cancer Research I am running the Race For Life this month in memory of my mother and father-in-law who both died of cancer within 3 years of each other. If anyone would like to sponsor me please follow the link below. Any donations would be very much appreciated and all the money will go towards fighting this terrible illness. Thank you. http://www.raceforlifesponsorme.org/elainepardoe

11 May 2008, 18:50	#13
MeatGrl1 No Day But Today Join Date: 29.05.2006 Location: Sitting on the steps outside looking so restless and reckless and lost! Posts: 9,089	Michael Ball wished those taking part luck on his radio programme this morning . Last edited by MeatGrl1; 11 May 2008 at 19:01. Reason: Worded it better

09 May 2008, 21:33	#2
snowy Super Loafer Join Date: 21.04.2006 Location: Herts Posts: 292	Good on you Elaine My father-in-law lost his fight against cancer 3 weeks ago. SO come on everybody - what are you waiting for. Put your hands in those pockets NOW

09 May 2008, 23:04	#3
SW31 in my coup de vil waiting for pardise by the dashboard light Join Date: 24.11.2003 Location: middlesbrough smoggy rules Posts: 8,137	already sponsering someone elese whos running in the event sorry

10 May 2008, 10:28	#4
Battybarb Nutty Tart From Hell Join Date: 25.05.2007 Location: liverpool Posts: 8,390	This is such a worthy cause,they dont recieve enough from the government,have just made a donation..lost my dad,father-in-law,mother-in-law,a friend a few years ago and very recently a good friend,all to this terrible disease..good luck

10 May 2008, 11:12	#5
Sapphire Lady Mega Loafer Join Date: 21.04.2003 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,213	I've sponsored you too Elaine - good luck Lynne

10 May 2008, 12:22	#6
bathelmet Senior Loafer Join Date: 11.05.2003 Location: Scotland Posts: 152	Thank you so much all of you who have sponsored me so far. So sorry to hear about all the loved ones you have lost. Unfortunately it is so common but hopefully through events like Race For Life we will manage to get some break throughs in the fight against Cancer. Best wishes to you all.

10 May 2008, 17:54	#7
The Flying Mouse Armed ba$tard and Jo's other half. Join Date: 06.08.2002 Location: In the middle of nowhere near the end of the line. Posts: 16,104	When people have posted charity events/drives in the past, we've stickied the thread for a month to leave the thread on page 1 of off topic. No reason not to do that with this thread too

10 May 2008, 23:22	#8
djfierce Mega Loafer Join Date: 15.06.2005 Location: Posts: 3,596	my friend had breast cancer, she staved that off by having a breast removed, only to find out a year later she had throat cancer, she went thru lengthy treatment for that and that aslo is contained but a few months ago they found a brain tumour and wont treat her, so now she is preparing herself and her children for the worst It really does happen to the best people more research is definatly needed but it's worth remembering they are making progress all the time and alot fewer people are taken from this world as a result, consider me signed up. I'm sorry for your losses Elaine, good luck with the race and everything.

11 May 2008, 00:10	#9
bathelmet Senior Loafer Join Date: 11.05.2003 Location: Scotland Posts: 152	Thanks again to everyone who has donated so far. If people can't afford it I totally understand so really don't worry about it. I am a fifth of the way towards my target of £100 so that is great. Must get some more training in before the big day!

11 May 2008, 00:14	#10
MeatGrl1 No Day But Today Join Date: 29.05.2006 Location: Sitting on the steps outside looking so restless and reckless and lost! Posts: 9,089	Good luck .

11 May 2008, 18:38	#12
The Flying Mouse Armed ba$tard and Jo's other half. Join Date: 06.08.2002 Location: In the middle of nowhere near the end of the line. Posts: 16,104	I've deleted 4 posts off this thread, starting with a post which could have used a little more tact and thought, and resulting convo. Please remember what this thread is about, and respect that. Quibbling on this thread is a no no If you are unable to donate in a financial way to Elain's sponsored run, i'm sure she would be grateful for messages of encouragement from the people who post here. There is no reason to post personal reasons why you cannot donate, but there is nothing to stop you posting messages of support.

16 May 2008, 11:26	#14
bathelmet Senior Loafer Join Date: 11.05.2003 Location: Scotland Posts: 152	I am still short of my target so if anyone else would like to sponsor me I would really appreciate it. Thanks.

16 May 2008, 14:24	#15
djfierce Mega Loafer Join Date: 15.06.2005 Location: Posts: 3,596	sorry hun, only just got round to doing mine. Come on guys min donation is only £2.

16 May 2008, 14:35	#16
Cathie Sweet But Sadistic Join Date: 18.06.2003 Location: Lincolnshire/Essex depending on the time of year! Posts: 4,098	Sorry I couldn't give much. Keep us posted on how the training and everything is going

16 May 2008, 15:02	#17
bathelmet Senior Loafer Join Date: 11.05.2003 Location: Scotland Posts: 152	I know it is a cliche but every penny really does count so please don't worry about the amount donated-it is all fantastic. Thank you so much. Am going out for another run tonight in preparation for the big day!

16 May 2008, 17:28	#18
Battybarb Nutty Tart From Hell Join Date: 25.05.2007 Location: liverpool Posts: 8,390	Good luck with it all..

17 May 2008, 13:26	#19
Cpl Mickey Mega Loafer Join Date: 15.09.2003 Location: Maidstone. England Posts: 1,378	Hope it all goes ok for you and you don't over do the training

18 May 2008, 18:48	#20
bathelmet Senior Loafer Join Date: 11.05.2003 Location: Scotland Posts: 152	Yipee!! I finished the race successfully. Got my medal and goody bag to prove it! So far have raised £52 and am hoping to get some more people to donate this week. It was a fantastic day and a really good atmosphere-all for such a good cause. Thank you so much to everyone who has donated on my sponosrship page-every penny goes to Cancer Research so thank you. I'm off upstairs now for a well-earned sauna!

18 May 2008, 20:57	#21
djfierce Mega Loafer Join Date: 15.06.2005 Location: Posts: 3,596	Wow, well done hun, you've done alot more than most people can be bothered to do. Go and have a lovely hot bath, you've certainly earned it

18 May 2008, 21:00	#22
Battybarb Nutty Tart From Hell Join Date: 25.05.2007 Location: liverpool Posts: 8,390	well done to you,you should be very proud of yourself and a lovely medal to show for it..you now deserve a nice rest

18 May 2008, 21:08	#23
Sapphire Lady Mega Loafer Join Date: 21.04.2003 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,213	Yes, well done Elaine

21 May 2008, 14:27	#24
Cathie Sweet But Sadistic Join Date: 18.06.2003 Location: Lincolnshire/Essex depending on the time of year! Posts: 4,098	Well done