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Earlier this year I applied to Meningitis Research Foundation for a London Marathon charity place.  I had always said I wanted to run London marathon for them, after they provided such amazing support when I had meningitis.  I was beyond thrilled when I got the email telling me I have a place, in fact I still cannot believe it and think any second now someone will tell me otherwise.

I have a target of £1,800 to raise before the London marathon and rather than look at this as one huge sum I broke it down into much smaller chunks. I set myself the goal of getting to half way by Christmas and as of today I am at 70% which is just amazing.

I had always planned at the half way point to say thank you to those that had helped me get here and I really could not have done it without the help of family and friends.

So to all those people who donated items for me to sell on various car boots thank you so much and thank you to everyone who bought something from one of the many car boot sales

For all those that donated items for the raffle, thank you and thank you to everyone who bought a raffle ticket

Big thank you to Kingstone Runners for allowing me to hold a raffle

To Pen Heaven thank you for donating a writing gift set for the raffle

Every person who has joined up to the Winter is coming challenge, you are all superstars. I have loved seeing your posts each day and hearing how it has kept you motivated through winter. Entries are still open to anyone who wants to take part. 

Thank you to anyone who has bought a medal hanger, I hope you are displaying your medals with pride.

Big thank you to anyone who has donated money of any amount, it is really appreciated. 

Every single friend and family member who has helped me, or listened to one of my crazy ideas. Thank you!

Finally a huge thank you has to go to Les Cadeaux who have let me bounce crazy ideas off them at random times in a morning. Hosted tea parties, kids parties and more. Balanced coins on lemons, guessed sweets in jars and had a collection tin on the desk. I could not have got this far without them. Please do give their Facebook page a like and if you are near by call in and be creative!

I have a craft fayre next week which my amazing friend [who I won't name just in case she gets embarrassed] has been helping and making loads of wonderful crafty items. 

In the New Year I have a few more ideas to hopefully get me passed target! 

Please feel free to donate as every amount really helps. My story is also on the link if you want to read why Meningitis Research Foundation means so much to me.

Thank you!


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We are almost down to the finally week of the school holiday.  The girls are ready to go back to school and for some normality to return.  Whilst I miss the girls when they are at school I am also looking forward to getting my health back on track and to be able to tidy and give the house a good clean.

For the past week or so, we have been having a good tidy up.  Sorting through the school uniform to find what fits and what does not.  Making sure school shoes still fit, and school bags are in good order.  Checking PE kits, book bags and water bottles.  Those items that the girls no longer need for school or that no longer fit, but are in good condition we have put in bags for charity.

My eldest has also given her room a good clear out.  Her birthday is in August and so to make room for her birthday presents she has had a clear out of the toys she no longer plays with all ready to go to charity.

The girls are often told how lucky they are, and I try to encourage them to give to charity where possible.  I find it really satisfying having a good clear out and de-cluttering, and have even gone through my wardrobe to have a bit of a sort out, given that nothing fits as I am still much bigger than I was pre-pregnancy.

Oxfam had recently got in touch via Mumsnet, and so we headed to our local Oxfam shop to donate our items except it was no longer there! We did however find an Oxfam Collecting bank and so we gave our items in here.  It is a shame as we would have liked to have gift aid our donations.

girls donating goods
 Oxfam says: 

“The average household has a room full of clutter which they do not use. We’re all guilty of keeping completed books on the bookcase for far too long or cramming unused kitchenware into our cupboards. Well now is the time to be free. De-clutter to feel organised and in control.  Oxfam takes clothes, homeware, books and accessories that you no longer need and turns them into cash using our network of sorting warehouses and innovative recycling and reuse schemes. This well-needed cash, funds our work to fight extreme poverty around the world. Donations now go even further, with Gift Aid. This makes your donations worth an extra 25%, allowing us to reach more people in poverty. De-cluttering feels good but ending poverty feels even better"

When the girls return to school I will be going through and having a bigger clear out and am looking forward to freeing myself from stuff!  

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My name is Leyla, also known as Mum to my 3 humans and dog Mum to J. I have a passion for the outdoors and love to run. I can often be found off road exploring the trails and fells and covering distances all the way up to 50 miles. As a family we love travelling and discovering new adventures, as I try and run around the world!

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