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THE (ALTERNATIVE) LONDON MARATHON
The Cruse Cowboys from Surrey North Area ran the Alternative Marathon from Hampton Court Bridge to Westminster on April 17.

Once arrived in the thick of it, they mingled with the real Marathon Runners with the target of raising more than £2K.

So though, as a charity, we didn't have runners in the marathon itself, we were there!

You can see the alternative runners' JustGiving page here.

BATH HALF-MARATHON
Our running season kicked off on 6 March 2011 with the Bath Half-Marathon, where we had Helen Dowdeswell (pictured right), one of our own Cruse commissioning managers, taking part - and finishing!

Says Helen: "It was a fantastic day, amazing support, great weather and a really good course (and I was running next to Fearne Cotton from Radio One!!). Thanks to all of those who have supported me, financially, motivationally or both! I am already considering doing the Bristol half marathon in September for Cruse, but perhaps in fancy dress...any suggestions welcome."

Click here to see Helen Dowdeswell's JustGiving fundraising page

Helen, and members of the running team from Bath and District Area of Cruse, wore purple ribbons in memory of the late Chris Jessup, who was chairman for the Bath and District Area of Cruse until his unexpected death recently. Chris had planned to participate, despite being treated for cancer; nevertheless had been determined to train and to run. His son, Tim, ran in his memory and to raise funds for Cruse - please click here for Tim's Justgiving page.
Please click here to read more about Chris and his determination in an article in the Bath Chronicle.

You can see all our runners and fund-raisers, and support them, here on the JustGiving website.

BIRMINGHAM HALF-MARATHON 2010 - HELEN DID IT!
You don't have to be a runner to run a race, says Helen Dowdeswell, veteran of just two previous runs who completed the 14-mile EDF Energy Birmingham Half-Marathon on Sunday 24 October 2010. However, although she doesn't do much running, she does maintain a level of fitness through gym classes.

"Just to let you know that I completed the Birmingham Half Marathon in support of Cruse. It was a fantastic day and perfect weather!," said Helen the day after her triumph. "Thank you so much for those of you that have sponsored me…for those that haven’t, I would be very grateful for anything you can spare - please click here to visit my JustGiving web page.

"Surely the fact I was up at 6.00am on a Sunday eating a banana and peanut butter sandwich is worth a few pennies?! The atmosphere on the day was fantastic! There were so many people running for charities and it was lovely to see so many charity t-shirts! It would be great if next year we could have a cluster of Cruse runners! As far as half marathons go, the course is very flat…which gives a little more incentive! Overall, a truly brilliant and well organised event, overwhelming crowd support and humbling to see so much passion and energy for runner’s chosen worthy causes.

"Please join me next year!

Helen continues: "I want to raise money for Cruse and hopefully encourage others to do the same - and show that you don’t have to be a proper ‘runner’ to have a go! Also I want to encourage other runs to be considered beyond the London 10k, in the hope that they will become longstanding."

Helen works for Cruse as a Commissioning Manager, helping to get our locally provided bereavement services funded and on a firm footing.

She comments: "Cruse is just an amazing cause and in my view invaluable… and despite being national, largely under-recognised for the difference we make to the lives of those who are bereaved. Nobody realises the extent to which a bereavement can impact someone until it happen, and with support of Cruse the effect on individual’s health can lessen dramatically. I am passionate about the links to mental health and bereavement, and consequences of unresolved grief if support is not offered at an early stage.I cannot stress enough what an incredible organisation Cruse is. So thank you for supporting me, and for helping Cruse to continue to support those who are bereaved."

If you are inspired to support Cruse, nothing could be simpler - please click here for Helen's JustGiving page.

Please click here for the website for the Birmingham Half-Marathon

JUSTGIVING UPDATE: 11/10/10
After speeding to the finish of this year's British 10k, our fantastic runners have now raised over £3,000 in sponsorship. If you'd like to read about their efforts, show your appreciation by making a donation or find out how you can get involved next year, please click here for our British 10k page.

Please click here for news and pictures of earlier runs, including the London 10K 2010

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RUN FOR CRUSE

Cruse volunteers from Surrey North at Hampton Court Bridge THE (ALTERNATIVE) LONDON MARATHON
The Cruse Cowboys from Surrey North Area ran the Alternative Marathon from Hampton Court Bridge to Westminster on April 17.

Once arrived in the thick of it, they mingled with the real Marathon Runners with the target of raising more than £2K.

So though, as a charity, we didn't have runners in the marathon itself, we were there!

You can see the alternative runners' JustGiving page here.

BATH HALF-MARATHON
Helen in action at an earlier run Our running season kicked off on 6 March 2011 with the Bath Half-Marathon, where we had Helen Dowdeswell (pictured right), one of our own Cruse commissioning managers, taking part - and finishing!

Says Helen: "It was a fantastic day, amazing support, great weather and a really good course (and I was running next to Fearne Cotton from Radio One!!). Thanks to all of those who have supported me, financially, motivationally or both! I am already considering doing the Bristol half marathon in September for Cruse, but perhaps in fancy dress...any suggestions welcome."

Click here to see Helen Dowdeswell's JustGiving fundraising page

Helen, and members of the running team from Bath and District Area of Cruse, wore purple ribbons in memory of the late Chris Jessup, who was chairman for the Bath and District Area of Cruse until his unexpected death recently. Chris had planned to participate, despite being treated for cancer; nevertheless had been determined to train and to run. His son, Tim, ran in his memory and to raise funds for Cruse - please click here for Tim's Justgiving page.
Please click here to read more about Chris and his determination in an article in the Bath Chronicle.

You can see all our runners and fund-raisers, and support them, here on the JustGiving website.

BIRMINGHAM HALF-MARATHON 2010 - HELEN DID IT!
Helen Dowdeswell, ran for Cruse You don't have to be a runner to run a race, says Helen Dowdeswell, veteran of just two previous runs who completed the 14-mile EDF Energy Birmingham Half-Marathon on Sunday 24 October 2010. However, although she doesn't do much running, she does maintain a level of fitness through gym classes.

"Just to let you know that I completed the Birmingham Half Marathon in support of Cruse. It was a fantastic day and perfect weather!," said Helen the day after her triumph. "Thank you so much for those of you that have sponsored me…for those that haven’t, I would be very grateful for anything you can spare - please click here to visit my JustGiving web page.

"Surely the fact I was up at 6.00am on a Sunday eating a banana and peanut butter sandwich is worth a few pennies?! The atmosphere on the day was fantastic! There were so many people running for charities and it was lovely to see so many charity t-shirts! It would be great if next year we could have a cluster of Cruse runners! As far as half marathons go, the course is very flat…which gives a little more incentive! Overall, a truly brilliant and well organised event, overwhelming crowd support and humbling to see so much passion and energy for runner’s chosen worthy causes.

"Please join me next year!

Helen continues: "I want to raise money for Cruse and hopefully encourage others to do the same - and show that you don’t have to be a proper ‘runner’ to have a go! Also I want to encourage other runs to be considered beyond the London 10k, in the hope that they will become longstanding."

Helen works for Cruse as a Commissioning Manager, helping to get our locally provided bereavement services funded and on a firm footing.

She comments: "Cruse is just an amazing cause and in my view invaluable… and despite being national, largely under-recognised for the difference we make to the lives of those who are bereaved. Nobody realises the extent to which a bereavement can impact someone until it happen, and with support of Cruse the effect on individual’s health can lessen dramatically. I am passionate about the links to mental health and bereavement, and consequences of unresolved grief if support is not offered at an early stage.I cannot stress enough what an incredible organisation Cruse is. So thank you for supporting me, and for helping Cruse to continue to support those who are bereaved."

If you are inspired to support Cruse, nothing could be simpler - please click here for Helen's JustGiving page.

Please click here for the website for the Birmingham Half-Marathon

JUSTGIVING UPDATE: 11/10/10
After speeding to the finish of this year's British 10k, our fantastic runners have now raised over £3,000 in sponsorship. If you'd like to read about their efforts, show your appreciation by making a donation or find out how you can get involved next year, please click here for our British 10k page.

Please click here for news and pictures of earlier runs, including the London 10K 2010

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