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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!!

Charity race night to raise funds for Dorothy House and The Grand Appeal

London Marathon 2024 - Completed it mate!! picture

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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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 picture

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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Congratulations you did it 🥳

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Well done great achievement x

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Amazing ing well done Jenn❤️

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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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You got this so proud of you mate xx love you xx

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So incredibly proud of you Jen, been thinking of you all day, you are truly amazing ❤️❤️❤️❤️

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Good luck Jen, what an inspiration you are x

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Best of luck Jen! Xx

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You are incredible! Have a great run - we’re proud of you!

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You got this enjoy

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For Hattie, Lou and Jason . Well done Jen. Xx

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