My story

There are two main reasons why I am running the London Marathon.

This first is that whenever I talk to guys who have run them, like Goochie and Gordon Lord, they say the London Marathon is a great event to be involved in. I can't wait to experience the atmosphere myself on April 22.

The second reason is the three charities I am raising money for - The Lord's Taverners, Hope for Children and Factor 50.

I have been a member of Lord's Taverners for a number of years and they do some superb work. They are a great organisation. Hope for Children support disadvantaged kids, mainly in Sri Lanka, but they've worked in Zimbabwe as well, hence my affiliation with them. Factor 50 is a skin cancer charity. I've had my issues with melanoma and I'm an ambassador for them.

I will be splitting the money three ways. When you get the chance to help out then you should.

Fitting in training in Sri Lanka will be difficult but I'll be blogging regularly on the ECB website to keep you up to date of my progress.

My charity

The Lord's Taverners Ltd

The Lord's Taverners Ltd

Charity Registration No. 306054

The Lord's Taverners aims to give young people, particularly those with special needs, a sporting chance. We achieve this by encouraging participation in youth cricket, particularly in disadvantaged areas, and supporting recreational and sporting activities for youngsters with special needs.

Donations 278

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good luck. Big fan of Essex and England cricket!! Enjoy the day

Donation by sean balmford on 23/03/12

£101.00

+ £25.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by @alexbluecat on 22/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck Andy and thanks for what you have done for English Cricket!

Donation by John Schluter on 21/03/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck, good causes. Thanks for licking that team of reprobates into shape and making us proud!

Donation by Susan Kelledy on 21/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Go well Mr Flower

Donation by steve punter on 21/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by ARC on 21/03/12

£20.00

Donation by Kevin Pietersen on 21/03/12

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck!

Donation by Gary Edwards on 21/03/12

£10.00

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Good luck Andy and great work

Donation by Ryan Dalby on 21/03/12

£30.00

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Good luck Maggots. You'll need it...

Donation by STEVE JAMES on 21/03/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Fiona Stewart on 21/03/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Best of luck.

Donation by Henry Cowen on 21/03/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Best of luck Andy! Fantastic cause.

Donation by Matthew Dart on 21/03/12

£20.00

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Donation by Anonymous on 21/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Brilliant cause, Good luck Andy.

Donation by Anonymous on 21/03/12

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Good luck Andy

Donation by Anonymous on 21/03/12

£50.00

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Best of luck!

Donation by Lorraine Reese on 21/03/12

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 21/03/12

£10.00

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Good luck Andy - the Taverners (and the BJMT!) are a great cause.

Donation by Harry Johnston on 21/03/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Best of luck know you'll do it.

Donation by Tom Quinn on 21/03/12

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck

Donation by Oliver Holt on 20/03/12

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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Inspiring thing to do from an inspiring man. Best of luck Andy.

Donation by Ian Baker on 20/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Doesnt this man ever rest? ;) Hope the blisters are small!

Donation by Shaun Ellingham on 19/03/12

£50.00

Donation by George Dobell on 19/03/12

£40.00

+ £10.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck with it Andy, three great causes

Donation by Ali Martin on 19/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£7,975.00
  • Offline donations£0.00
  • Text donations£92.00
  • Total raised£8,067.00
  • Gift Aid£1,653.73

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