Jen Takes on London
Sunday 21st April 2024
UK
Jen Buckle
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Jen Takes on London
New year and a new challenge.. I got accepted into the general ballot for London Marathon & have chosen to continue to support Lou & Jason in fundraising for Hattie's Star Tribute Fund alongside Dorothy House (in memory of my sister) I'm hoping to have a few events leading up to April as well 💜💙
I do have fundraising pages set up for both charities but have set this givewheel up as well for those that would like to split donations.
Dorothy House 💜 https://www.justgiving.com/page/jentakesonlondon
Wallace & Gromit's Grand Appeal 💙 https://hattiemcconnell.muchloved.com/Fundraising/Events/676454208
Includes charity race night funds 🏇 https://www.givewheel.com/fundraising/2482/charity-race-night
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London Marathon 2024 - Completed it mate!!
Sunday was just incredible, bit of pre race nerves but I set off on my own and went for it, bumped into Liz Bundy briefly just before mile 4 (but I needed a loo stop) The crowd was amazing and so were other participants.. I started to struggle a little just before mile 18 but that was the perfect moment to see my kids & their partners on course 😍 gave me a little boost.. Then seen my mum & sister too 💜 I just kept pushing through the pain 😢 Managed to catch up with a chap that was running for GOSH with a washing machine on his back and gave him a donation, and chatted to some spectators too 😇 Just soaked up every moment.. And then I got talking to a young chap called Jordan, and we really kept each other going to the end, along with the 6:15 pacer.. He was so lovely, and we just kept pushing each other on and before you knew it the miles were coming down and we went for it together on the last 600m, I was still pinching myself at that point that I was actually finishing the Marathon!! London Marathon completed it mate ✅️
Thank you all for your lovely messages and all your donations, its really kept me going.. I've nearly reached £5,000 which is absolutely amazing!!! I'm not going to lie, I'm tired and I ache all over but it was worth it 💜💙
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Hattie's Story
This site is a tribute to Hattie: https://hattiemcconnell.muchloved.com/
She is much loved and will always be remembered.
Our beautiful daughter Hattie only managed 5 days with us. Due to lack of oxygen during a traumatic birth she was left severely brain damaged. We all transferred to St Michaels Hospital where she started brain cooling treatment but sadly it didn’t work and we made the difficult decision to turn off her life support knowing that she wouldn’t have any quality of life if she was to survive.
Our brave and stubborn girl managed to breathe by herself for a further 36 hours although agonising for us she gave us that bit of extra time to hold her and love her. Our gorgeous Hattie went to sleep on the 19th of May. That morning the hospital arranged for us to borrow a pram from the children’s ward so we could have a little bit of normal life with her. For the first time we were able to be her parents and take her for a walk in the most beautiful gardens across the road from the hospital. Jason and I sat down on a bench under some trees as the sun was shining down on Hattie, this is where she passed around 1.30pm it was like she was waiting for the right moment to make this whole nightmare worth something. We then took her back, cuddled her, bathed her and played mummy and daddy’s favourite songs whilst holding her tight and singing our hearts out, we are so grateful for the very little time we had with her.
We are overwhelmed by the love and care received at St Michael’s and would gratefully accept any donations to help other babies and families in loving memory of Hattie.
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Charity race night to raise funds for Dorothy House and The Grand Appeal
On Friday 5th April, we will be hosting a charity race night to raise funds for Dorothy House and The Grand Appeal - Bristol Children's Hospital Charity.
This will be taking place at Trowbridge Rugby Club Kicking off at 7.30pm
Entrance is £5 per person and will include supper!
You can buy your ticket online here - https://www.givewheel.com/fundraising/2482/charity-race-night please note as you are receiving entry for your donation, we are unable to claim gift aid.
Thank you to our race sponsors:
🌟 Gooding Accounts
🌟 Get it Cleared
🌟 Absolute Power Tools
🌟 Vantage Doors and Windows
🌟 Pipster Solutions
There will also be a raffle on the night, so make sure you bring plenty of money for this as well as the races!
Can't make the event but would still like to donate? No problem, pop over to https://www.givewheel.com/fundraising/2482/charity-race-night
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Jen
Donations from the cake sale 🎂
(£105 paid directly into Hatties page to even out donations)£ 53.82 (+£13.46)
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Fran Andrews
Well done Jen, super proud of what you’ve achieved with the fundraising and marathon itself 🌟
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Absolutely amazing Jen, so so proud!! What an epic achievement!!
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Donna-Michelle Hall
What an amazing lady you are; proud to know you. Two fantastic causes as well: sending love to all affected by the amazing appeals you’re standing for x love me and the girls
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Rachel Powell
So incredibly proud of you Jen, been thinking of you all day, you are truly amazing ❤️❤️❤️❤️
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Donna, Shaun & Gracie
You are incredible!
Have a great run - we’re proud of you!£ 50.00 (+£12.50)
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Sarah Franklin
Good luck Jen we will be looking out for you and cheering you on. Your super amazing and you will smash it xx
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Jason Smallman
Good luck for tomorrow Jen. You going to be awesome. X
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Region 4 ladies
We are all behind you Jen! Go smash it, enjoy it and take in every moment! Proud of you / lots of love, your region 3 ladies
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Ceri-Ann
Good luck you're gonna smash it 💪 take in the atmosphere and enjoy every step 🙌 you have the biggest ❤️ raising all this money 🥰
Will be tracking you every step of the way 🏃♀️£ 20.00
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Angie Carter
Mahoosive Good luck Jen hope you have a great run.🏃🏻♀️ Enjoy the atmosphere 👏
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Fay Fox
Jen what an amazing achievement. Have an amazing time will be thinking of you and good luck
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Paul & Brenda Weston
Good luck Jen, focus on 1 mile at a time, you will be amazing 💪🏃♀️
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1 monthZoe Lloyd
Good luck Jen you will smash it. We are all behind you. So proud of you xxx
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