Race for Life - For Linda and Irene

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Annette and Tracey met in February 2006 in an internet chatroom, desperately looking for answers as to the devastating Ovarian Cancer that both of their mothers had been fighting. Linda and Irene battled this awful disease for 9 and 19 months respectively. Great comfort was gained by both of them knowing about eachother; that they weren't alone in this nightmare, and also from the friendship and support that was developing between their daughters. Linda and Irene died within 3 weeks of eachother, leaving both families totally devastated. They died knowing how much they were loved and knowing of the thousands of pounds family and friends had donated in their name to "Race For Life 2006". Please help in the fight against Cancer. Its' random path leaves destruction and devastation in the most castastrophic of ways. Shock makes way for bewilderment and emptiness.

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20.02.07 Thank you for visiting our 2nd Race For Life Fundraising webpage, and thank you to everyone who helped us raise over £6000 last year. We said we'd do it again, and here we are! It is as important this year, as it was last year, for us to continue raising funds and awareness to the tragedy that is Cancer; for us, Ovarian Cancer especially. Nearly 12 months has passed since our mothers lost their brave battles to Ovarian Cancer, and with anniversarys drawing closer, we thought now might be a good time to start our campaign for 2007. Its been an emotional year for both of us, but we're getting through together slowly. Andrew and I would like to again send our love and best wishes to Tracey, who married Gary Paddison on 5th January this year, love to both of you!

22/07/07 - WE DID IT!! WE HAD A VERY RARE AND WELCOME DOSE OF SUNSHINE THIS MORNING!!!! CAN ONLY SAY WE WERE OBVIOUSLY ALL BEING SMILED DOWN UPON!!

WE WOULD LIKE TO SAY THANKS TO BERNIE WHO POWER WALKED WITH US AND CONGRATS TO DOREEN (23 MINUTES!! GO GIRL!!)

Annette Says - With Loads of Love to my Uncle George. Did It With You In My Heart Too, Keep Fighting!! xxx

IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO DONATE, PLEASE, PLEASE SUPPORT US. WE'LL BE BACK RUNNING IN 2008!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you to everyone who supported the Macmillan Coffee Morning. We raised £600 for this wonderful support network. - Macmillan Coffee Morning 2007 coming Friday 28th September!! Our Ladys Parish Centre Rednal!

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Gary's Training Tip: Drop your unsuspecting spouse 5km away from home and drive off!

Message From Annette : My Uncle: George Arthur Thompson, such great comfort and support during Moms illness and death. Would have wished anything not to have had reason to put your name here this year! I am so proud of you. You are an inspiration of positivity and courage! Keep Smiling! Its a lovely smile! - Annette x x x x

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www.ovarian.org.uk - UNTIL THERE'S A TEST, AWARENESS IS BEST.......

NO LONGER THE SILENT KILLER!!!!!

"PANTS" to Ovarian Cancer

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