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 Ian Smith on 30/03/12

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Good luck, hope it's not too difficult.

Donation by Beryl Lewis on 28/03/12

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Hi daddy, good luck

Donation by Jamie Flower on 28/03/12

£4.81

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This will mean so much to all the people you're helping Andy. Good luck, remember the sunscreen - not that you're likely to forget!

Donation by Elizabeth Nuttall on 28/03/12

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Good luck Andy. Enjoy the experience. Ill be there to cheer you on.

Donation by Sandy Hampson on 28/03/12

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Good luck Andy!

Donation by Russell Staves on 28/03/12

£20.00

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Hi Andy, Run hard!

Donation by Rich & Becky Aspinall on 28/03/12

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Best of luck.

Donation by Anonymous on 27/03/12

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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All the best, I hope you do well.

Donation by Anonymous on 27/03/12

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Best of luck Andy - 3 worth causes!

Donation by Laurence Buchanan on 27/03/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Christopher Champness on 27/03/12

£10.00

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Good luck Andy

Donation by Caroline Stammers on 27/03/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Good Luck Andy.Love Kell,Dave,Em,Hayden and Erin

Donation by Kelly Stannard on 27/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Worthy causes - enjoy the run!

Donation by Wayne Gandy on 26/03/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Best of luck & hope there's some cool London weather to help!

Donation by Steven Burgner on 26/03/12

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Hope you've at least managed to step up the training from the UAE... Good luck!

Donation by Alison Mitchell on 26/03/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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We met in summer when you became Factor 50's Ambassador. On behalf of melanoma patients, thanks. Good luck Andy. Rob

Donation by Robert Illidge on 26/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Andy, good luck out in Sri Lanka mate. I look forward to seeing you on the start line next month. Best, Fults

Donation by Dave Fulton on 26/03/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck Andy!!!!

Donation by Joanne Pearson on 26/03/12

£20.00

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Good luck Andy. We'll look forward to hearing how you go. Love from Nic, Richard, Isabella and Annalise Ireland x

Donation by The Ireland Famiy on 26/03/12

£50.00

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All the best!

Donation by Debra Manz on 26/03/12

£10.00

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Good luck Andy, from one of the barmy army

Donation by Ian Short on 25/03/12

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Good luck Andy! I hope you enjoy it.

Donation by Alex, Harry and Matt Shingleton on 25/03/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck Andy!

Donation by Philip Lane on 25/03/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Good luck Andy! The Saker Family x

Donation by David Saker on 25/03/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations$12,111.76
  • Offline donations$0.00
  • Text donations$139.72
  • Total raised$12,251.48
  • Gift Aid$2,511.55

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