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DAVID - Cardiff Half Marathon 17th October 2010 - SSAFA
In memory of: My Twin Brother Martin Driver
£1,712.50 raised
73 donations
My Target:
£1,712.50 raised so far
How to make a donation
Donate online at - www.justgiving.com/DAVID-DRIVER-SSAFA
By mobile internet Scan this code on your smartphone to go straight to DAVID DRIVER's page.
By text message to donate £10 Text AGWD94 £10
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My story
Thanking you to all who sponsored me for the run. I managed a time of 1hr 15min and 15sec.
On Sunday 17th October 2010 I ran in the Cardiff Half Marathon in Memory of my Twin Brother, Martin. This is to help support SSAFA and the Royal Anglian Benevolent Charity. Two charities who have supported Martin's family, my family. Running in Cardiff is extra special since its Martin's partner's home city.
Martin was a very loving and kind person. As Twins we became very close and I am so proud of him. He achieved so much. He was a Captain with A (Norfolk) Company, of the First Battalion (The Vikings), The Royal Anglian Regiment. A position he held with great pride and honour.
What happened to Martin has been devastating. My family and that of his loving partner Jo, struggle to cope. Yet we are very grateful for the support of friends, family, and many more.
SSAFA Forces Help started supporting us as a family whilst Martin was in Intensive Care. He had at the time, been acting as Company Commander during a tour in Afghanistan. On 21st February 2010 he was seriously injured and was brought home to the UK for treatment. I had only seen Martin a few days previously on 31st January, our 31st Birthday on the last day of his R+R break. For a period of this time we stayed in a special house (Norton House) for injured soldiers families near the hospital run by SSAFA. This was a big help for our elderly parents during this difficult time. Despite the best possible medical care given, Martin's injuries were too severe and he died on the 15th March with his family all around him.
Since then SSAFA's Bereaved Family Support Group has been there supporting us. Running for them as a charity is a way to try and say Thank You to them and to help raise awareness of the charity since they also help support other military staff and families is many other ways.
The link below is for the other charity who I am also running for, The Royal Anglian Benevolent Charity. I encourage you to support them as well
http://www.justgiving.com/DAVID-DRIVER-RoyalAnglianRBC
Thank you.
David
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My charity
SSAFA Forces Help
Charity Registration No. 210760
SSAFA provides lifelong support for our Forces and their families. Every year we give life-changing support to more than 50,000 people. Thanks to our supporters, we are able to extend a helping hand to our servicemen and women and their families, doing whatever it takes to meet their needs.
Donations 73
David Good luck for Sunday Peter & Ann
Donation by Peter Littlewood on 14/10/10
£20.00
+ £5.64 Gift Aid
Good luck Dave. We'll be thinking of you on Saturday.
Donation by Arthur & Danielle on 14/10/10
£20.00
I will never forget Martin, as a man, a soldier and in his last struggle. Now he is in peace, he continues to inspire: run your best David
Donation by Alex Strachan on 14/10/10
Best of luck on Sat. Being like Martin as a runner I know you'll storm round!! Thinking of you and your family always. All our love Bryony and Mike
Donation by Bryony Cameron on 14/10/10
Good luck for Saturday Dave. Best wishes Chi
Donation by Chi Trinh on 14/10/10
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
I am very sorry to hear this terrible news. Best of luck David and do your brother proud.
Donation by Chris Platts on 14/10/10
£20.00
+ £5.64 Gift Aid
Good luck buddy!!
Donation by james Milligan on 14/10/10
£25.00
+ £7.05 Gift Aid
Go for it David - Martin used to always frogmarch me on runs at uni - but never quite that far!! Will be thinking of you all at the weekend. Rachel.x
Donation by Rachel Cooke on 14/10/10
£15.00
+ £4.23 Gift Aid
Good Luck with the Cardiff run! Thinking of you and your parents. Best wishes, MARK
Donation by Mark Driver on 14/10/10
£25.00
Good luck. We hope you achieve your goal. Love from the George Family.
Donation by MARGOT GEORGE on 14/10/10
£50.00
Best of luck for the run. Thinking of you and the family.
Donation by Andrew Darnton on 13/10/10
Dave, our thoughts are with you and your family. Good luck for the run.
Donation by Jeremy Till on 13/10/10
£20.00
+ £5.64 Gift Aid
Dave, you know Martin was a legend in life as he will be forever. All the best with the run and let us never forget what he did for his country & all.
Donation by Nick Wells on 13/10/10
Best of luck with the run. We shall be thinking of you. Joe &Margaret Chandy
Donation by margaret chandy on 13/10/10
£25.00
+ £7.05 Gift Aid
My thoughts are often with you and your family. Martin is still much missed by all who had the fortune to know him. Good luck with the race.
Donation by Christopher Dowling on 13/10/10
Good on you David, will be thinking of you all on Sunday. xxx
Donation by Toni Brown on 13/10/10
£15.00
+ £4.23 Gift Aid
Go for it Dave! Will be thinking of you. Love to you all. Sarah xx
Donation by Sarah Bowman on 13/10/10
I know Martin will be with you every step. Love to all the family. Matt and Nicky xx
Donation by Mathew Chandy on 13/10/10
£50.00
+ £14.10 Gift Aid
Donation by John Heneghan on 13/10/10
£20.00
+ £5.64 Gift Aid
Good Luck David! Love to Jo and your Mum and Dad. Lots of Love Polly and Bomber
Donation by Pollyanna Kean on 13/10/10
£50.00
+ £14.10 Gift Aid
All the best for the run David. We'll be thinking about you
Donation by Martyn Speight on 13/10/10
£50.00
+ £14.10 Gift Aid
Our deepest sympathy - run well! Diana and Nick Allen
Donation by Diana Allen on 13/10/10
£25.00
+ £7.05 Gift Aid
Good luck on the run xx
Donation by Lisa Stansbie on 13/10/10
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
David, Terribly sorry to hear of your family's loss. Best of luck with the run and best wishes for the future.
Donation by Duncan Moran on 13/10/10
Donation by Nic Smith on 13/10/10
£20.00
+ £5.64 Gift Aid
Donation summary
- * Online donations£1,712.50
- Offline donations£0.00
- Text donations£0.00
- Total raised£1,712.50
- Gift Aid£443.53
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