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In just over a week’s time, my son David is doing a sponsored run. These are his words:

“Hi friends, This year I've chosen to race the Great Birmingham Run for a cause very close to my heart. As many of you know, my mum suffers from Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia, so I wanted to raise money for a charity that has really helped her over the last few years. If you would like to sponsor me, just click on my justgiving link below:”

justgiving.com/Dave-Smither...

JustGiving sends your donation straight to CLL Support Association and automatically reclaims Gift Aid if you are a UK taxpayer.

Paula

P.S. The photo was taken MANY years ago. It shows David and his brother running towards their Dad. They have always loved to run. :-)

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Bubnojay

Hi Paula

you have helped and supported many on this site, and your pinned posts for the newly diagnosed are really helpful. We have reason to be grateful for all you share with us.

I'm sure many of us will support David, even if we don't say here.

So c'mon we CLLers, this charity is ours.

Best wishes as you continue your treatment Paula,

Bubnjay1

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PaulaSVolunteer in reply to Bubnojay

Thanks Bub. :-)

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9876

Just donated, running in a hulk costume, brave boy, so grateful for people that raise money for OUR society,don't know how I would of coped without this site and parent site,and Paula's helpful posts👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

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PaulaSVolunteer in reply to 9876

Thanks 9876 :-)

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NewdawnAdministrator

Delighted to be able to help Paula and well done your son for wanting to help us all! x

Made me think this morning of that deeply inspirational song by breast cancer survivor. Melissa Etheridge, 'I run for life!'. Hope it's ok to post this...the words and the sentiments are so apt for all cancer battlers and the people who 'run' for them.

m.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1K5l...

Newdawn

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PaulaSVolunteer in reply to Newdawn

Thanks Newdawn. :-)

And thank you so much for the song. I've listened to it twice now, and each time the tears were running down my face...

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NewdawnAdministrator in reply to PaulaS

Yes I must admit it has the same effect on me Paula! :-)

Hope he does really well and hope you're bearing up well at the moment to your treatment.

Warm best wishes,

Newdawn

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PE1234

Without people like David and Julian where would we be .This is our charity .

I have donated I hope others do too 😀

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PaulaSVolunteer in reply to PE1234

Thank you, PE1234 :-)

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Peggy4

Done. Peggy

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PaulaSVolunteer in reply to Peggy4

Thank you Peggy :-)

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sun_flower

Thankyou Dave i have just donated x Maggie [Sunflower]

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PaulaSVolunteer in reply to sun_flower

Thank you Maggie Sunflower :-)

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Ernest2

Hi David,

If the run get's tricky at any stage then just growl and tear off the Hulk costume ? (normal running kit on underneath of course) and leg-it for the finish line.

The very best of luck on Sunday.

Hi Paula,

Hope the treatment is going ok.

Best WIshes,

Ernest

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PaulaSVolunteer in reply to Ernest2

Thanks Ernest - I'll pass your suggestion on to David. (About growling and tearing off the Hulk costume!). :-)

Take care,

Paula

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wroxham-gb in reply to PaulaS

You forgot about wearing underwear underneath!!!

Could'nt help it. Sorry.

Sue

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