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Doing it for DWED!

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Oh YES !!! :D

Rob
 
Yes you do have to tell......we are all waiting to find out what the surprise is
 
Robster65 said:
Oh YES !!! :D

Rob
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AJLang said:
Yes you do have to tell......we are all waiting to find out what the surprise is
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OK, well apparently in last year's Bath Half Marathon there was a man from the RNLI who ran it in his 'work clothes' - a pair of speedos! 😱

Now that you've absorbed that image imagine this - I'm going to go one better, because I'm going to be running......
 
...as...

diabetesfairy.jpg


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Fantastic!!! I am definitely going to try and come and watch.
Do you need some frilly knickers?:D
 
lucy123 said:
Fantastic!!! I am definitely going to try and come and watch.
Do you need some frilly knickers?:D
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I do, as it happens! :D

OMG! Did I just commit myself to that? In nearly 30 years of running events I have never run in costume, ever! I just hope it's not toooo chilly on the day! 😱
 
From serious competitor to fun runner in one fell swoop ! :D

Your pink tights will keep you warm. 😉

Rob
 
This is so funny. We must have photos.......lots of them.........and a full scale version to take to events😛
 
YES !!!!!! HAHAHAHA >>>>if i get anything in that can help your costume cause ...it will be on the way to you asap !!!
how about any folk who can make the bristol meet / the run ... also dress up with buckets to support him !! and Northe ask duk for a full 2 page spread in balance to promote the DWED ! and the forum of course ! heee:D
 
am64 said:
YES !!!!!! HAHAHAHA >>>>if i get anything in that can help your costume cause ...it will be on the way to you asap !!!
how about any folk who can make the bristol meet / the run ... also dress up with buckets to support him !! and Northe ask duk for a full 2 page spread in balance to promote the DWED ! and the forum of course ! heee:D
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(In the style of Arnie)

'I want your Wand, your wig and your wings...!' 🙂

A friend has donated a colourful dress which was too big for her, but I can just about squeeze into - hoping to lose a few pounds before the big day! Not sure whether it's an advantage to keep the man-boobs or work at losing them and get some chicken fillets in - should be cooked by the finish line! :D
 
:D Man boobs would be a definite asset at this stage.
 
Northerner said:
(In the style of Arnie)

'I want your Wand, your wig and your wings...!' 🙂

A friend has donated a colourful dress which was too big for her, but I can just about squeeze into - hoping to lose a few pounds before the big day! Not sure whether it's an advantage to keep the man-boobs or work at losing them and get some chicken fillets in - should be cooked by the finish line! :D
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see what magic i may be able to do xxx🙂
 
D Fairy eh?! Now that is something I think everyone will want to see!
 
:D Love this! I have been trying to read this thread but my internet is being a PITA just now so kept cutting off....I was dying to find out the secret thing, lol!

I will donate when I get paid too at the end of this month, so keep bumping this thread up!

I came across DWED when I was googling many things like mad when I was diagnosed, and read Sian's story then - so, so tragic and then upon reading the other stories on there too, I am so angry there is no proper multi disciplinary care in place for these people. 😡

Such a good cause, you are an inspiration Alan.
 
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lauraw1983 said:
Love this! I have been trying to read this thread but my internet is being a PITA just now so kept cutting off....I was dying to find out the secret thing, lol!

I will donate when I get paid too at the end of this month, so keep bumping this thread up!

I came across DWED when I was googling many things like mad when I was diagnosed, and read Sian's story then - so, so tragic and then upon reading the other stories on there too, I am so angry there is no proper multi disciplinary care in place for these people. 😡

Such a good cause, you are an inspiration Alan.
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Thank you laura, I won't let you forget! 😉 Agree with you about DWED - thank goodness they are there to turn to. An absolute tragedy about Sian :(

I hope that, now the secret is out, I'm going to reach my new target - who wouldn't pay to see the Diabetes Fairy suffering the gruelling 13.1 miles of the Bath Half Marathon? :D
 
A HUGE thanks to everyone who has helped me reach my initial target! It really does mean a lot to me and I am sure it means even more to all the people you will be helping with your generosity 🙂

I have now increased my target so it would be fantastic if people could help me achieve it. Feel free to badger your friends, Facebook or Tweet the link and laugh about what a fool I am to agree to don the garb of our nemesis, The Diabetes Fairy! :D Spread the word about DWED, so that hopefully anyone who might be struggling and feeling they have nowhere to turn can make contact and get the help they need.

I have been spurred on in my training by all your lovely support, and it is certainly what kept me going this cold and frosty morning - new blog post up now! 🙂

http://doingit4dwed.blogspot.com/2012/01/cold-and-frosty-morning.html
 
ukjohn said:
I can't let this disappear of the bottom of the threads, so I have moved it up, anyway I want to see what this surprise is, only another ?20 to find out :D
I don't know why I'm pushing this, just remembered I promised another ?10 if he reached his target by the end of the month 😱
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Hope you don't mean the new target John, I kept my part of the bargain! 😉
 
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