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.

Donation by Kelly Withycombe on 07/04/12

Donation by Sally Johnson on 06/04/12

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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£50 + £3 for Gilly's runs under 30. Go well.

Donation by Nathan Leamon on 06/04/12

£53.00

+ £13.25 Gift Aid

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Good luck Andy. Wherever do you find the time? Lorna Jones 6/4/2012

Donation by Lorna Jones on 06/04/12

£10.00

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Good luck Andy happy to donate to the cause..

Donation by John Dunnington on 05/04/12

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All the very best old chap....

Donation by Andrew Strauss on 05/04/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Have a great run! Be the Best! Graham & Julia x

Donation by Julia Heley on 05/04/12

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My husband, a life long cricket fan, died from malignant melanoma in 2005 so anything you do to raise awareness of this deadly disease is great.

Donation by Marilyn Armstrong on 05/04/12

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck and we are sure you will win it by a mile! All the best from Clynfyw, West Wales

Donation by jim bowen on 04/04/12

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck Andy! Love from Matt, Em, Johnny & Zac xx

Donation by Emily Prior on 04/04/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Lots of luck from the Balkans Andy!

Donation by Anna Shaw on 03/04/12

£30.00

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Good Luck Andy

Donation by Kit Pearson on 03/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Rather you than me!

Donation by Carol Waters on 02/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good Luck!

Donation by The Dunmores on 02/04/12

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If you have been training in SL you'll waltz round! Good luck!

Donation by Jen & all the team at Jaguar on 02/04/12

£100.00

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Go well mate. And if possible, Enjoy Good luck

Donation by Brez on 02/04/12

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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good luck :)

Donation by Genevieve Cole on 01/04/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Run flower, run!!!!

Donation by Graeme Swann on 01/04/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck and Godspeed!

Donation by James Anderson on 01/04/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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All the best to you, Mr. Flower; I don't know how you find the time and energy!

Donation by Liz Freeman on 01/04/12

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck Andy. Love Pam and Bill

Donation by william willis on 01/04/12

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All the best Andy sure your gonna nail it all the best. Treddy Tredwell

Donation by James Tredwell on 31/03/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck and best wishes, John King Yorkshire

Donation by John King on 30/03/12

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How you have fitted the training in I will never know but we'll be shouting for you on the 22nd. Ann, Huw , Wil and Thomas

Donation by Ann Bevan on 30/03/12

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"Hope all goes well Andy - will be praying for you. Love Karen, Ben, Josh & Hannah

Donation by Karen McCann on 30/03/12

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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