Ben Monks' marathon page
I'm running the London Marathon for Action for Southern Africa because ACTSA fights a good fight
Event: Virgin London Marathon 2012 on 22/04/2012
£1,448.60 raised of £1,350.00 target
49 donations
My Target:
£1,350.00
£1,448.60 raised so far
How to make a donation
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My story
When I got talked into doing this I thought "this is going to hurt - a lot" - and having bumped up the training miles, I was right. But a challenge is a challenge - and so far so good.
ACTSA was established as the successor organisation to the Anti-Apartheid Movement at the call of Nelson Mandela and others, to campaign for development, democracy and rights for the people of the region. ACTSA works on issues including gender equality, democracy, and rights for the people of Zimbabwe and Swaziland, and fighting the terrible impact of HIV/AIDS.
It's a great organsation that makes a real difference and one which I'm proud to have been a member of for many years.
So please support development and democracy for southern Africa by sponsoring me to run hard and complete 26.2 miles this April. It will only take you a few seconds, and you'll be giving to a great cause.
Thanks for visting and give us what you can,
Cheers,
Ben
My gallery 1
My updates 5
Thanks for giving everyone! Made the distance on four hours - cheers!
Last few miles gentle training tonight before the big one on Sunday - half fear and half pure excitement! The sponsorship total is looking good!
Maxwell Dlamini, President of Swaziland NUS supporting ACTSA's runners in the London Marathon - http://youtu.be/EJtWtiB4SYU
http://youtu.be/EJtWtiB4SYU
Marathon training is starting to bite now, long run at the weekend hurt a bit too much. Need to start to taper I reckon. You can still give ACTSA some dosh in exchange for my wonky knees, blisters and very sore nipples
My charity
Action for Southern Africa
Charity Registration No. n/a
Action for Southern Africa (ACTSA) campaigns with the people of Southern Africa as they strive to build a better future. Working for peace, democracy and development across the region, ACTSA is the successor organisation to the Anti-apartheid movement.
Donations 49
Congratulations Ben. I hear you finished in a great time too. Well done!
Donation by Claire McCarthy on 27/04/12
£20.00
Well done Ben. Was thinking of you on the day which was tiring enough!
Donation by Sally Hunt on 24/04/12
Top work. Well done. And a great cause.
Donation by Dan Ashley on 24/04/12
Hey Ben Congrats from Down Under, well done. Luv Paula and Darryl.xx
Donation by Paula Reid on 24/04/12
£20.00
Donation by Paul Cottrell on 24/04/12
Well done Ben! Hope you're not too sore!
Donation by Adam Maddock on 23/04/12
£20.00
Its a long way back to karaoke in lampeter...fortunately
Donation by Humphrey Gething on 23/04/12
£20.00
Well done Ben. Good luck from Bill, Urs and Ed
Donation by Bill Freeman on 19/04/12
£20.00
Good luck Ben!
Donation by Paul Cecil on 19/04/12
£10.00
Just a little donation but I guess it all adds up. Great organisation, good luck!
Donation by Lee Webster on 19/04/12
£5.00
Donation by Jane Lee on 16/04/12
Well done mate :-)
Donation by Alison Cutler on 15/04/12
£10.00
Good luck Ben
Donation by Lynne Walker on 13/04/12
£10.00
Good luck Ben ! Love Pip , Mark and Will x
Donation by Philippa Barton on 12/04/12
£10.00
Run Ben Run! Good luck but most of all have fun and enjoy. Lots of love, Suze, Iain & Ottilie xx
Donation by Suzanne Godden on 12/04/12
£26.20
Good luck mate! Think of the well-deserved pint at the end...
Donation by Con & Ruth Franklin on 10/04/12
£25.00
I am expecting sub 3 hrs from u
Donation by Joseph Goldberg on 02/04/12
£30.00
Remember, for every long training run, there is an equal and opposite cake opportunity.
Donation by Catherine Wilkinson on 27/03/12
£15.00
Good luck, we'll cheer you on from the sofa
Donation by Chris and Caroline Clayton on 15/03/12
£10.00
Great job Ben wish I could be running too! Marion Barber
Donation by Marion Barber on 11/03/12
£10.00
Run!
Donation by bryony goodliffe on 11/03/12
£10.00
Good luck Ben. Having spent a year living with your stinky trainers this is mostly out of sympathy for the family!
Donation by Ray on 08/03/12
£10.00
Good luck Ben xx
Donation by Lesley Chapman on 07/03/12
£10.00
Good luck! x
Donation by JR x on 07/03/12
£20.00
Should be a walk in the park for a man of your talent!
Donation by mark sheppard on 28/02/12
£10.00
Donation summary
- * Online donations£678.60
- Offline donations£770.00
- Text donations£0.00
- Total raised£1,448.60
- Gift Aid£0.00
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