What's the point??
As some of you will know my Mum passed away on 2nd July 2009, just over a week after I ran the Race For Life last year. I was in two minds about doing the race this year. Feeling devastated and angry, I told myself that there was no point. None of my efforts saved my Mam. We didn't have her at Christmas nor did she live long enough to see her first Granddaughter born.
Then a couple of weeks ago, a close friend of mine found out that a very good friend of hers had been diagnosed with cancer. I was horrified for her and her friend and his family. Seeing it start all over again with someone else is truly terrifying. To watch as someone's future disappears to be replaced with doubt and fear and to watch as someone you love goes through lengthy and painful treatments for months at a time is heartbreaking.
I am writing this the day after my Mum's birthday, she would have been 59 and a couple of weeks after Mother's day, these are constant reminders. I think about my Mam every day and life is definitely not the same without her. After what my Mam, Linda and all of us went through I couldn't stand by, just watching and do nothing. Experiencing the intense pain of watching someone you love suffer and pass away, I knew I had to do my little bit to try and prevent this happening to someone else.
It is a reminder that this Cancer is an evil disease which won't stop unless we do something. It affects 1 in 3 people, next time it could be someone close to you.
Please, please, please sponsor me anything you can, the cost of a coffee or a beer. Everything and anything is hugely appreciated!
Love
Siobhan
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Raised so far: £404.00
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Well done mrs for running the race again. You're very brave mrs and thanks for everythingxxx Donation by Michelle Oge on 15/07/10 |
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well done siobhan Donation by Stuart Jo and Ollie on 25/06/10 |
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Good luck Hun XX Donation by Jo Jo Lusty on 23/06/10 |
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go for it chubby love mum and dad coles/rowles xxx Donation by fat boy bob and mummy rowles on 20/06/10 |
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So proud of you my love! You have the support from everyone! love you!! xxxxx Donation by David Rowles on 19/06/10 |
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Well done you for finding the courage to run again. It really is worth while and your Mam would be proud of you as are all your family. x Donation by Brenda, Dave and Megan on 15/06/10 |
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Good luck! Donation by Clare Lloyd on 07/06/10 |
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You can do it! Donation by Emma Brown on 25/05/10 |
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Good luck!! Donation by lee arundale on 21/05/10 |
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GOOD LUCK Donation by DAD on 18/05/10 |
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Go for it lovely girl Donation by Sylvia & Steve on 15/05/10 |
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good luck!! x Donation by Aislinn,Charles & Frankie on 15/05/10 |
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Run, Run, Run!!! Good Luck Lovely Lady! x x x Donation by Allison Marchant on 10/05/10 |
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good luck Donation by ciaran and leigh on 08/05/10 |
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Good luck honey xxx Donation by Sarah Rowles on 07/05/10 |
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Good luck, you'll make your mum real proud Donation by Amanda Stott on 06/05/10 |
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Good Luck Donation by Kath & Rob Lugg on 22/04/10 |
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What a lovely photo of your Mum. Good luck with the run Donation by Clare on 15/04/10 |
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good luck! Donation by tania on 15/04/10 |
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Good luck :-) Donation by Gary on 14/04/10 |
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I've never met you and not sure how you got my email(!) but this is a fantastic cause and I am fully supportive of you. Hope it goes well. Donation by Ruth on 12/04/10 |
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Good Luck Donation by monica - blossom tiaras on 12/04/10 |
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Good Luck!!! Donation by Amie Anscombe on 09/04/10 |
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good on you girl! x Donation by Lisa Castagner on 08/04/10 |
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Good luck and best wishes Donation by John Barnett on 08/04/10 |
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Good Luck - have fun!! Donation by Jane Wilkinson Photography on 07/04/10 |
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Best of luck Donation by Jo (imagize photography) on 07/04/10 |
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I too lost my mum so am happy to sponsor you so run, run run!! Donation by Jackie Coe on 07/04/10 |
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Hi Siobhan, the best of luck with your race, the race for life is a great way to raise money for such a good cause! Ur mum would be very proud of u xx Donation by lucinda watkins - wedding ideas magazine on 07/04/10 |
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Have fun! Will be there supporting my Wife as well. Donation by Neil Postlethwaite (Odyssey SL) on 07/04/10 |
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| * Total raised online: | £404.00 |
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| Offline donations: | £0.00 |
| Mobile donations: | £0.00 |
| Total Raised: | £404.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £110.56 |
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