My story

Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

From the outset I would like to emphasize that charity is a very personal matter and there is absolutely no expectation from my side on ANYONE to make a donation.

I decided that missing out on the ballot for the 2nd year in a row was not going to stop me from running the world's best marathon so I have entered the 2012 London Marathon through a charity - The Big Issue Foundation.

Why the Big Issue Foundation?????  To be honest they were one of the only charities with spaces still available by the time I got off my backside and decided to race. Having said this, I honestly believe they do a FANTASTIC job in assisting people who are at an absolute low, mostly due to no fault of their own and who have made a conscious decision to turn their lives around and re-establish themselves within society. So, I am delighted to support this cause and help those less fortunate than me make this transition. For more on the work done by this charity, take a look at the info alongside.

Predict my time and win £100 (R1,000)

3hrs, 4hrs or DNF?

Pledge £10 or more, guess my finishing time and win £100 for the person with the best guess.  I am the first to admit that I am far from showroom condition so I dont envisage the world record being under threat this time around!!!!

So, all you have to do now is put on your charitable hat and participate in the biggest fundraising event in the world. Its really easy - just click on Donate and follow the steps.

Thanks so much for your support.

Andy

My charity

Big Issue Foundation

Big Issue Foundation

Charity Registration No. 1049077

The Big Issue Foundation aims to enable people affected by homelessness to achieve self-confidence, self-esteem and independence by providing access to a unique range of services that help homeless people take control of their lives and find permanent homes and jobs.

Donations 52

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Good job Birthday Boy

Donation by Richard England on 23/04/12

£50.00

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Well done Hips, goodwaan!

Donation by Eric Louw on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Well done Andy, and not looking to sore this morning.

Donation by Sutinder Gill on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Do it for Philadelphia!

Donation by Bartek Kyciak on 20/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Hips, smash it boetie! Wish I was out there with you...

Donation by Doug Laburn on 20/04/12

£20.00

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Good luck Andy!

Donation by Mark Westley on 20/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Lots of luck, Andy. Hope it doesn't rain all day! Love from us all, Sally

Donation by Sally Allen on 19/04/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Good Luck Andy!

Donation by Samantha Tse on 19/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Nail it Hippo!

Donation by Nick Levesley on 19/04/12

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Boston Marathon Qualifying Times (effective for 2013 race) Men Aged 18–34: 3hrs 5min

Donation by Matt Evans on 17/04/12

£50.00

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Good luck Andy!

Donation by Kevin and Margeaux on 16/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good Luck Andy.. Keith and Jean

Donation by Keith and Jean Tarr on 12/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donation from Donald and Sarah de la Hey

Donation by Andy Ridge on 10/04/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Donation from Heather Wells

Donation by Andy Ridge on 10/04/12

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

Donation by elizabeth anne hacking on 10/04/12

£100.00

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Good Luck Hipnotic! Have an awesome run!

Donation by Teneale & John Holley on 09/04/12

£20.00

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YOU GO, CUZ! xC#

Donation by Charlie Richards on 09/04/12

£50.00

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Good Luck Hippo!!!!

Donation by Katherine Akeroyd on 29/03/12

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Good Luck Andy! :)

Donation by Katarzyna Ulanowicz on 29/03/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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good luck Andy

Donation by richard exact on 28/03/12

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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Great cause Hips, well done buddy.. Stoked that you will be participating in this EPIC event!!

Donation by Niko Patrikios on 27/03/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck Andy!!! Enjoy this amazing race! We are so looking forward to partying with you & Mrs Ridge soon :) Sending love from SA

Donation by Robs & Franc on 27/03/12

£20.00

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Hi Andy, Hope you have a great race!! Enjoy every minutes (to the extent possible)!! Best wishes, Cornel

Donation by cornel badenhorst on 26/03/12

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Happy birthday Andrew. My bet is 5 hours.

Donation by Graeme Marais on 25/03/12

£40.00

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Good luck Hips. Wish we were there to support! Have fun. Love La, Jules & Oli bug x

Donation by Lauren de Freitas on 24/03/12

£20.00

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£1,540.00
  • Offline donations£0.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£1,540.00
  • Gift Aid£235.00

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