introduction
I did it - eventually!!
On a day too hot for running, I crossed the finish line in the Mall! At 17 miles I was on target for 5 hours but after 3 miles with no water at the stations, I began to feel decidedly queer and had to walk/run the remaining 9 miles, eventually finishing in just over 6 hours. A disappointing time, but I didn't hit the fabled "WALL" and I raised over £5000.00 for my two charities. A huge thank you to all those who sponsored and supported me - especially those friends and family who lined the streets of London - it was so good to see you en route!
Never again! (Or maybe...........)
Please click here for information on how to donate .
the charities
The Anthony Nolan Trust
charity reg. no. 803716
The Anthony Nolan Trust provides lifesaving donors for patients in need of a bone marrow transplant. Since 1974 they have helped to give more than 4000 children and adults a new chance of life. Money raised will be used for research and to encourage new donors for the register.
Lindfield Christian Care Home
Compton House
charity reg. no. 802108
I have been working as a nursing assistant and an administrative assistant at this home for over a year now.
Compton House Christian Nursing Home has been established by a committee of individual members of 3 Lindfield Churches as a non-profit making charity. They provide nursing care for up to 26 elderly residents. Their aim is to meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of all the Residents, whether they are members of the Lindfield community or from the community at large, who have made Compton House their home. Privacy, dignity, respect and choice are all central to the delivery of holistic care for each Resident.
Money raised will go towards the current needs of the Home and the Residents. The kitchen at Compton House needs to be fully refurbished in order to continue to provide a quality menu for the residents. Nursing equipment is always needed - either new or replacement. For example, £50 would buy a pressure mat and £500 would buy a much needed electric profiling bed.
donations
You can donate in two ways:
1 - Cheque
Post a cheque to my home address [if you know it] or to the PO address below [if you don't].
Cheques should be made payable to M Bastable, Compton House Nursing Home or The Anthony Nolan Trust if you prefer.
Melanie Bastable
PO Box 692
Haywards Heath
RH16 9DQ
2 - Bank Transfer
You can send money by internet or telephone banking to the following account at the Halifax Bank:
Account Name: Melanie Bastable
Sort Code: 11-18-11
Account Number: 17550443
Please quote your name as a reference.
Monies will be divided equally between the two charities, unless you wish your money to be allocated entirely to one charity. If this is the case, please indicate on your cheque or by emailing me. If you wish me to confirm receipt of the money, please also email me this request.
Finally, a big THANK YOU to all my sponsors and those who have and are supporting me and these charities not just financially but prayerfully too.
