After 10 years of trying to win a place in the London Marathon, I have been lucky enough to earn a place with the British Dyslexia Association.
Growing up I watched firsthand of the impact dyslexia can have on a child and their self esteem. I grew up witnessing the stress, worry and dedication put in to getting someone with dyslexia through the schooling systems in the late 80’s and 90’s.
My fabulous daughter has dyslexia & I have been sad to see how little has changed in the education system.
Thanks to the efforts of charities such as the BDA, parents and children don’t have to struggle and suffer like they once did. The BDA provide me with reassurance, tips and free webinars to help me, to help my child. They provide support for children & parents alike. The website is a safe place to go to where people can share their stories and celebrate all of of the positive traits a person with a dyslexic brain has.
With 10% of the British population having dyslexia the future is looking brighter than ever before. This is thanks to the efforts of the incredible charity that is the BDA. This charity is particularly close to my heart and I hope that you can help me to raise much needed funding and awareness
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Total Raised
£2,450.20 £2,718.25 including GiftAidIncluding £713.00 raised offline Total Target: £2,000.00
"Auntie Jen
Auntie Aileen
Auntie Jean
Colin & Barbara "
£10.00
Duncan Hamilton
7th Oct 2022
"Geddon Laura well done x"
£10.00
Rachel B
6th Oct 2022
"You did so amazing! Thank you for your company and advice!! Well done again x"
£10.00
Angela Wright
6th Oct 2022
"Well done Laura
Love Ange & Pete x"
£5.00
Abigail Dearsly
3rd Oct 2022
"Well done for all your hard training and what a fantastic achievement "
£20.00
Linda
3rd Oct 2022
"Well done Laura. Mike & Linda from (senior) spinning. "
£25.00
Jasmine Ousley
2nd Oct 2022
"Your determination is admirable! Loads of love Jaz, Dan and Dex xxxx "
£5.00
Jo Clarke
2nd Oct 2022
"Best of luck Laura. You’ve well and truly earned every single penny that everybody has sponsored you.
You’ve worked so hard!
Be proud and go smash it! "
"Good luck Laura. Go and smash it. Best wishes Marcus "
£20.00
Vanessa Petch
2nd Oct 2022
"My dear friend Laura I am so incredibly proud of you! You are doing something I could never even dream of doing! You are one amazing lady! A true warrior! Good luck, will be thinking of you today! Love V. Xxxxx"
"Good luck Laura! With love from Joy and Steve xx "
£10.00
Megs and Mikey
1st Oct 2022
"Good luck Laura, so proud of you and everything you achieve! You've got this, can't wait to follow your steps! Xx"
£10.00
Georgia
30th Sep 2022
"Good luck Laura! You’ll smash it "
£20.00
Andrei
30th Sep 2022
"Good luck Laura"
£10.00
Paula
30th Sep 2022
"Good luck for Sunday! "
£10.00
Rebecca Kempster
30th Sep 2022
"Good Luck Laura you’ll smash it "
£20.00
Steph Bund
30th Sep 2022
"Laura, I admire your determination & training for this event. Soak up the atmosphere, enjoy the run- you have absolutely got this!! Lots of love to you Spin Queen xx"
"Good Luck Laura, you will smash it. Enjoy it to xxx"
£10.00
Nikki
29th Sep 2022
"Good Luck Laura! No doubt you will smash it! "
£10.00
Libby
29th Sep 2022
"Much love! You’re amazing "
£10.00
Katherine Riley
29th Sep 2022
"Good Luck babe, you’ll smash it xx"
£20.00
Heather Hart
29th Sep 2022
"Go Laura! You’ve got this lovely. You are incredible and will smash it xxx "
£10.00
Hazel Davies
29th Sep 2022
"Best wishes Laura! Xxx"
£10.00
Richard Trelease
29th Sep 2022
"You’ve smashed all the training well done! Have a great run and enjoy it "
£10.00
Lauren Beresford
29th Sep 2022
"Go smash it Lau!! You have got this.
Thinking of you love from the Beresford’s xx"
£10.00
Paula Yelland
29th Sep 2022
"Good luck lovely Laura! ❤️"
£70.00
Anonymous
29th Sep 2022
"£20 for Julie Lippett
£20 from Tracey
£20 from Mike & Carol
£10 from John @11"
£10.00
Karen & Bob
29th Sep 2022
"Good luck Laura from Bob and Karen"
£10.00
Anonymous
28th Sep 2022
"Good luck from Olly at circuits "
£10.00
Chloe Barrow
28th Sep 2022
"Best of luck Laura you legend!! Xx"
£10.00
Anonymous
28th Sep 2022
"Good luck and be proud.
Ceri from spin "
£10.00
Karen Stewart
27th Sep 2022
"Go Laura. You’ll smash it xx"
£50.00
Helen Lisseman
26th Sep 2022
"Laura ,
Your dedication to your marathon training and raising money for this charity which means so much to you and your family is truly inspiring. Never been prouder of you! There’s nothing left to do now but go out there and do your thing in the big smoke. You’re actually doing this!!!
Love always,
Helen, Phil, Noah, Autumn and Theo xxxxx"
"If you run with the same energy you have in every spin class you’ll smash it. Good luck. Andy & Jill x"
£25.00
Lesley and Peter
23rd Sep 2022
"Well done, Lesley and Peter"
£30.00
Nolan Sculler
23rd Sep 2022
"Easy Life! "
£50.00
George and Kev
23rd Sep 2022
"Go smash it! We love you xxx
George, Kev and Chip xx"
£35.00
Anonymous
21st Sep 2022
"Donations (Witt thanks) from:
Jane Drinkall
Paul Clarke
Moose"
£50.00
Andrew McGlynn
21st Sep 2022
"Good luck from MADDOGS MMA…."
£10.00
Helen Blair
19th Sep 2022
"Good Luck! You’ll smash it! Xx"
£10.00
Martin Jones
18th Sep 2022
"Good Luck Laura, you’ll be amazing. "
£10.00
Ty perkin
17th Sep 2022
"Attempt?! Your gonna smash it Laura! Double spin for the win "
£10.00
Joanne Mchale
17th Sep 2022
£25.00
Nige
16th Sep 2022
"Good luck, Laura. Just don't break anything...except maybe your PB.
Nigel and Jo Gain"
£10.00
Phil Long
15th Sep 2022
"Good Luck Laura x x"
£10.00
Anonymous
15th Sep 2022
"Kind donations from spinning customers "
£10.00
Anonymous
15th Sep 2022
"Best wishes
From villa fans Caroline & Peter Smith"
£30.00
Anonymous
15th Sep 2022
"Good luck with the marathon.
From Gill, Bill & Georgie "
£20.00
Paul Saunders
15th Sep 2022
"Good Luck Laura
Paul & Sarah"
£10.00
Emma Rich
12th Sep 2022
"Good luck :) "
£10.00
Bruce
12th Sep 2022
£20.00
JV
11th Sep 2022
"Best of luck!"
£20.00
Amy
10th Sep 2022
"Good luck - brilliant charity too! X"
£20.00
Anonymous
10th Sep 2022
"Angela T x"
£20.00
Gilly Vines
9th Sep 2022
"You’ve got this!! So nearly there now and your dedication to it has been phenomenal- run Laura run xxxx"
£25.00
Lucy
8th Sep 2022
"Enjoy the day, the experience. You will smash it. xx "
£10.00
Anonymous
8th Sep 2022
"Good luck
Alan Dent "
£20.00
Edd
7th Sep 2022
"Good luck"
£5.00
Anonymous
7th Sep 2022
"Well done Laura,
From Tor (Spin classes) "
£5.00
Lindsay Wright
7th Sep 2022
"Go for it girl ♥️"
£10.00
Chrissie Doe
6th Sep 2022
"You’ve got this Laura. So lovely to see you achieving what you once thought impossible. Now the training miles are bagged you can start to look forward to what will be one of your most unforgettable personal achievements. Xx "
"To my Lovely, My Wonderful, Beautiful Friend! This is an amazing cause and I literally cannot wait to support you on the day in London Town! We will be cheering you on and looking after the God Children too ❤️ All My Love Ann-Marie xxx"
"Laura my turn to support you and I’m confident of your success with your dedication and spirit that you apply to anything you want to achieve. Enjoy your journey and drink in the day itself an amazing achievement is headed your way x"
"I have so much admiration for you and your dedication to doing this. Will be cheering you on (from my sofa) all the way! "
£20.00
Rachel Green
22nd Jul 2022
"Good luck Laura! Fantastic cause x"
£5.00
Eleisha Harrison Winsor
21st Jul 2022
"Good luck and well done!"
£10.00
Blair Scott
21st Jul 2022
"Good luck, you’ll smash it xx"
£20.00
Anonymous
21st Jul 2022
Raising Funds For
British Dyslexia Association
The British Dyslexia Association (BDA) has been the voice of dyslexic people since 1972. We are a membership organisation working to achieve a dyslexia-friendly society for all.