The Jane Tomlinson Appeal was established by the late Jane Tomlinson CBE to raise funds for children's and cancer charities.
2002
Events:
York Half Marathon, London Marathon, London Triathlon, Great North Run
The following was written to mark the Jane Tomlinson Appeal raising £2million:
"The 2002 London Marathon was a big deal for me, being my debut at the event. It turned out to be a dream debut for me and the day that I truly fell in love with the Flora London Marathon. However, my abiding memory of the day was not the race itself, but watching the highlights show later that afternoon, and being so moved by the story of another woman who had also made her debut that morning. That woman was Jane Tomlinson, a woman with immense strength, courage and dedication to her family and her cause. I didn't actually get to meet Jane until later that year although I felt inspired by her already. I was honoured to present her with her award at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year in December and on meeting her in person was even more struck by the woman that was Jane Tomlinson."
Paula Radcliffe MBE
Challenges
Jane's fundraising challenges included:
- 2002 - York Half Marathon, London Marathon, London Triathlon, Great North Run
- 2003 - York Half Marathon, John O'Groats to Lands End Bike Ride (1,300 miles), London Marathon, Salford Triathlon, London Triathlon, UK Half Ironman, Great North Run
- 2004 - York Half Marathon, London Marathon, Rome to Home Bike Ride (2,500 miles), Salford Triathlon, London Triathlon, Nice Long Distance Triathlon, Florida Ironman
- 2005 - Great North Run, New York Marathon
- 2006 - Ride Across America (3,800 miles)