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Thanks for taking the time to visit our JustGiving page.

4KBW members John Brown, Helen Dobby, Nick Doherty, Ricky Gardner and Tom Quinn are all brave/foolhardy enough to have signed up for the Reading half marathon on 1st April 2012. 

We are running for Launchpad Reading, which is a great charity providing supported housing for some of Reading’s most vulnerable and disadvantaged people to help them turn around their lives and fulfil their potential.  In addition to housing the charity provides the support people need to address the issues they are facing. 

We appreciate you may get lots of requests to dig deep but we would be absolutely delighted if you could give whatever you can afford and help us to raise some cash for Launchpad. 

In addition to your monetary support it would be great to see you in Reading on the day.  Your cheers and pom-pom waving will help to speed us on.  Not to put you off but certain members have threatened to wear lycra running tights! 

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My charity

Launchpad Reading

Launchpad Reading

Charity Registration No. 279859

Launchpad Reading provides affordable accommodation and support for people who, having experienced homelessness, are vulnerable and socially excluded. Many of the people helped by Launchpad Reading have mental health problems, drug and alcohol dependency issues and need help to re-build their confidence and self-esteem.

Donations 34

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this has got to be the world's latest donation1 But well done Helen!!

Donation by Helena Wood on 14/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Well done sister of mine! It is most fortunate that you have enough public spirit and determination for both of us. As usual - in awe.

Donation by Stephen Dobby on 01/05/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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I'm SO impressed Nick - well done from one SW France alcoholic to another !!! LOL, M xxx

Donation by Marianne Ramsey on 15/04/12

£20.00

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Donation by David Allan on 06/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Sub 2h!! Well done Dubai, Calderdale salutes you :)

Donation by Jessica Smethurst on 02/04/12

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Well done team 4KBW! (especially Helen!!) with love from Sue & Fergal. Great North Run anyone? xxx

Donation by sue mccarron on 02/04/12

£15.00

+ £3.75 Gift Aid

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Well done team 4KBW. Very impressive finishing times which reflect the amount of training you put in.

Donation by patrick mcmorrow on 02/04/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Nick, I hope you're not too sore. A & G

Donation by Alan and Glenys on 01/04/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Hopefully by now you will have all finished and be enjoying the sunshine with a well deserved beer or two. Well done 4KBW.

Donation by Sophie Chaplin on 01/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Go Team 4KBW! Wait for me at the finish line.

Donation by Helen Dobby on 31/03/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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goodluck all!! your start line is at the top of my road so i will be there to cheer you on! xxxxx

Donation by Jay (oxford/reading cps) on 31/03/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Go Team 4KBW - run like the wind

Donation by Lynne Edmond on 30/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Hope it's not too warm

Donation by Peter Fortune on 29/03/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Good luck guys!

Donation by Emma Lloyd on 28/03/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck! Go, go and go!

Donation by Susanne Cleary on 16/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Fantastic effort 4 KBW: so impressed.

Donation by Kim Preston on 15/03/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Go Team 4KBW! Looking forward to cheering you all on whilst drinking gin.

Donation by Jo D on 13/03/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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See you later at the finish...........

Donation by nick doherty on 13/03/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Very proud of you, Helen. x Mum

Donation by Barbara Dobby on 05/02/12

£40.00

+ £10.00 Gift Aid

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Go Team 4KBW Go! Go Team 4KBW Go! Dusting off my pom poms...

Donation by J DAVIDGE on 29/01/12

£40.00

+ £10.00 Gift Aid

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Go team 4KBW.

Donation by CB on 27/01/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Declan Feenan on 27/01/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Go helen ! best wishes to you all

Donation by brian dobby and family on 25/01/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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I want to see knees up and a good swagger please! Good luck - lots of love xxxxx

Donation by Julie Richardson on 24/01/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck!

Donation by Katherine John on 23/01/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£975.00
  • Offline donations£0.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£975.00
  • Gift Aid£238.75

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