Race For Life challenge - Cancer Research - 2014

[gemz4the1]

Hi all.

I am doing the Race For Life this year for the first time ever. 

I am doing this race for 2 reasons:

1) raise money for an amazing charity and to help raise awareness of the illness.

2) I have wanted to do this race for many years but I wasn't able to (I physically and medically couldn't).

I am young-ish and I had a hip replacement last year.  When I got out of hospital I was in so much pain that I thought i'd never walk again.

This years' race is a year since my operation and, although it will be a struggle, it is something that I want to push myself to achieve. 

If you know me then you'll know that a race isn't exactly something that you associate me with.  Some may say that 5k isn't a 'race' but a few months ago I couldn't even move 5 feet, so 5k is a lot for me.

I have not had a miracle and I am not in a marathon-runners shape, however I am determined to walk and finish this race, even if I have to crawl. 

If you know me, then you'll understand how important this is to me and how much of a challenge it will be - but it is a challenge that I am going to accept.

I am not doing this race for any individual, I am doing it for every cancer sufferer.  Every bit of money will help to progress the research into cancer and then maybe one day cancer will be as harmless as a common cold.

If you would like to help this amazing charity then please visit my fundraising page: www.justgiving.com/gemmadixon88

Alternatively, I have created a text code to allow people to text donations (money will be taken from the phone credit or added to the phone bill).  The text details are:

DIXO88 £1 to 70070    - this is to donate £1 - to donate a different amount please amend the £ in the text.

All donations would be gratefully accepted.

[gemz4the1]

P.S.

I know that some people do not feel confortable doing donations via texts.

Some of you may not want to donate at all because, at the end of the day, I am basically a stranger.

The option is there if you want to donate.  I personally think it is an amzing charity but that's just my opinon.

There is no pressure.  It is completely up to you.  I won't hunt you down lol

[Anonymous]

Good luck Gemz, I'll sponsor you after next payday.  (I know I've only just been paid but I seem to be struggling already!)

I did the Race for Life for quite a few years but stopped when my aunt died a couple of days before - I probably should have done it in her memory but I couldn't face the minutes silence and seeing people's back signs.

[gemz4the1]

Thank you very much @Anonymous  - i'm sorry to hear about your aunt.

I am doing it for all cancer sufferers.

Some people say 5k isn't a 'race' but to me it is - it's a challenge that I thought would never be possible a few months ago.

P.S. I know how you feel about payday - almost all of my wages are gone the day they go in my bank 😞

[Anonymous]

Don't listen to the people who say 5K isn't a challenge. I always power walked as I can't run due to bad back and knees so to me it was an achievement to do it. I admire anyone who takes part and raises money for such a great cause x

[Anonymous]

All the Best Gemz

I have donated to you

I could not do the walk, because of poor physical health, but have got involved in something for Cancer Research which maybe Skipton or national based ..... posted a selfie 6" x 8" without make-up in the window of our town's Cancer Research charity shop

The whole thing, done by individuals, is on Facebook, but as I yet don't know how to post a photo there I did the next best thing

I will be thinking of you in your challenge

Go Girl Go  

[gemz4the1]

Thank you @Anonymous and @Anonymous 

[gemz4the1]

Thank you for your online donation @Anonymous 

[Anonymous]

You're doing an amazing thing, Gemma. Double amazing, in fact. My support will be on its way soon.

[Anonymous]

You are more than welcome Gem wish I could do it unfortunately my health won't let me