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Woolly Hugs is a charity established by a group of Mumsnet users. They knit / crochet handmade blankets and other items for families experiencing difficult times.

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Run Woollies, Run!

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RatherBeOnThePiste · 28/04/2013 13:24

The continuing story of how Team Woolly Hugs does running. All newcomers very welcome!

Our first fabulous runner, PiggyPlumPie has been there, done that and quite literally has the tshirt (gorgeous btw) and we are looking forward to more runs taking place round the country, and further afield maybe?

We are doing this to support the Billie's Blanket Project being run by the Woolly Hugs community, see here This project was launched as a tribute to beautiful Billie, our lovely MrsDeVere's daughter, who devastatingly died at 14 from leukaemia. We launched this at the time of her 21st birthday. In Billie's name, and through World Child Cancer we will send little blankets to children who are suffering from cancer, and who really need a Woolly Hug and to feel loved and looked after. Our first batch has already gone to Malawi, the next will go to Ghana and Bangladesh.

We are helping raise funds so that alongside Billie's Blankets, we can send a donation to World Child Cancer. Money is so scarce, they really have so little. There will be other fundraising events this year, but we are RUNNING!

These are where the 5K runs will takeplace, they are all over. But even if you run round the block and someone sponsors you to do so, it all counts!

Our Just Giving Page is here. Donations are welcome at any time, huge thanks for those already in. At this moment we are up to £1,116.33, where will be be when this thread is full?!

Enter established events soon to avoid disappointment. Let us know when you are running so we can cheer you on, and please use this thread for support, and general running things, the support here is awesome and we love Piggy's idea of tying a woolly bracelet on to run, then we are all with you as you go. Smile

MNWoollyHugs on Facebook - come and find us, you can still remain anonymous Smile

For novices....Woolly Hugs Guide to Running

  • Put down your woolly wool,crochet hooks and needles.

  • Find your trainers, these are sort of soft bouncy shoe-things that go on your feet.

  • Find something loose and comfortable to wear, and no we don't mean a caftan.

  • Open front door and go outside.

  • Put one foot in front of the other with speed and determination!

YOU are RUNNING!

The children that WCC support need all the love and comfort possible. So please, in memory of a sparkling young girl who always thought of others, we'd love you to help us help them.

As ever, thank you so much for your support.

Thinking of Billie and her family Xx

Knotty and Pistey

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BIWI · 20/06/2013 18:54

I'm thinking of you, Mousey, and hope it all goes really well for you! xx

I won't be around tomorrow so I'm wishing you good luck now!

CoffeeandChocolateplease · 20/06/2013 21:12

Good luck Mousey! All the best for tomorrow.

Mouseface · 20/06/2013 21:58

Thanks lovelies!!

GO GO GO! Grin xxx

RatherBeOnThePiste · 21/06/2013 06:28

Tis todayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!

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BIWI · 21/06/2013 07:16

Woo hoo!

Go, Mousey, Go!

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Mouseface · 21/06/2013 10:47

Thanks all!! Can't wait!!! :) xxx

Mouseface · 21/06/2013 12:30

My medal has arrived for the guess the weight comp! Thank you Knotty and Pistey

Love you both heaps! xxx

And I'm almost at £800!! I am in bits..... dressed, warming up and having a light protein based snack...... almost time! :) xxx

THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH FOR YOUR SUPPORT Thanks x a million xxx

cathpip · 21/06/2013 12:37

Good luck to all who are running/walking, mouse face you take care, I am worried about you and the distance you are doing. Sending lots of love and say hello to everybody. Xxxx

Otherworld · 23/06/2013 06:52

Morning all! Just checking in. Hope it all went well Mouseface Grin

RatherBeOnThePiste · 23/06/2013 08:25

Wooooohoooooooooooooooo

Otherworld You are now next!!!

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RatherBeOnThePiste · 23/06/2013 08:26

Next Sunday I think? 30th?

How's the training going?

Brew Grin
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BIWI · 23/06/2013 08:38
Brew Grin
Mouseface · 23/06/2013 23:01

Cathpip - I survived!!! And thank you sweetheart. I did it, I'm doing okay, I'm really am doing okay, I promise. :)

Lovely to see you here :) xxx

Grin
Mouseface · 23/06/2013 23:02

Otherworld - when is it you sweetheart? :) xxx

Otherworld · 24/06/2013 10:47

Next Sunday!!

I run anyway so this isn't new to me. I haven't run as much as I wanted of late so I'm not expecting a PB out of it! I'm also recovering from a charity long walk I did yesterday. Still raring to go though Grin

Mouseface · 25/06/2013 17:48

Good for you lovely. :) It's great once you've done it. I've put some pics on my profile from my hobble! Grin

Otherworld · 25/06/2013 21:35

Fabulous pics Grin

RatherBeOnThePiste · 28/06/2013 10:44

Morning Smile Brew

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RatherBeOnThePiste · 29/06/2013 14:41

Good luck for tomorrow!!!!!

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Otherworld · 29/06/2013 21:12

Thanks Grin

Otherworld · 30/06/2013 10:33

I'm here! Waiting for the run to start!!

RatherBeOnThePiste · 30/06/2013 11:28

Yaaaay!!!

Xx

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Otherworld · 01/07/2013 09:54

Morning all,

Sorry I didn't come back yesterday.

Race report:
Was a very warm day. 24 degrees by the time I finished! I would say under 200 runners met up at Southampton common. Some fabulous costumes worn by some of the runners and lots of very well known charities were represented.

At 10.45 we did a warm up, which was almost an exercise class in its own right. By 11am we were all queueing up and ready to go. A countdown from 10 and we were off.

First km was easy but warm, but after that I started to realise just how little running I've done of late. As usual kms 2-4 were the hardest and I found myself walking some of it but before I knew it I was at the 4km marker. Rounding the corner for the final approach to the finish line and I found an extra reserve of energy I didn't think I had to cross the line in a very slow 37.44!!

I've sent some photos to the admin@woollyhugs account.

Who's next?

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BIWI · 01/07/2013 11:21

Yay!