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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
Good luck with the fundraising and the racing! We are proud of you!
Donation by Emma and James xx on 13/10/10
£25.00
+ £7.05 Gift Aid
Dear David, thinking of you at this time, good luck with the run! Love to you and your family.
Donation by Julia Haire on 13/10/10
£20.00
Dear David, I know you'll have no problems with the run, but I trust the fundraising works out. Regards to your family, Capt Nick Judkins
Donation by Nicholas Judkins on 12/10/10
Good luck x
Donation by Heather Vaisey on 12/10/10
Really proud of you - good luck!
Donation by Sarah Atherton on 12/10/10
£30.00
+ £8.46 Gift Aid
David, Good luck with the race. I am glad SSAFA have been such a support to you and your family. We will be thinking of you and Martin at the weekendx
Donation by Abigail Saffery on 12/10/10
£20.00
+ £5.64 Gift Aid
David, sorry to hear of the news, your brother was a true gent, best wishes to all at this difficult time and best of luck for your run.
Donation by Chris Briggs on 12/10/10
£20.00
+ £5.64 Gift Aid
Donation by Helen Worsnop on 12/10/10
£10.00
Run well and enjoy it. Best wishes to you and all your family.
Donation by Julie & Stuart Hoyle on 12/10/10
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
Good luck David. All the best to you and your family.
Donation by Tim Rowbottom on 12/10/10
£25.00
+ £7.05 Gift Aid
Donation by Andy Lockey on 12/10/10
£25.00
+ £7.05 Gift Aid
Good luck - enjoy it!
Donation by Malcolm Clark on 12/10/10
£10.00
Run strong, for Martin. We'll all be running with you (although a lot slower!) Love Rich.
Donation by Richard Lawrance on 12/10/10
£25.00
+ £7.05 Gift Aid
Get those running shoes on and run like hell for Martin!! We are so proud of your commitment as is our Cool, Calm and always Collected Gentleman xxx
Donation by laura selway on 09/10/10
£20.00
+ £5.64 Gift Aid
Thinking of you all xx
Donation by Amy Duffy on 13/09/10
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
Best Wishes from Ann and Matt Simpson.xxx
Donation by Jacqueline Simpson on 12/09/10
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
Good luck and best wishes from Jackie, John and Zak xxx. The competition will be left behind!
Donation by Jacqueline Simpson on 12/09/10
£25.00
+ £7.05 Gift Aid
Well done brother! We will all be there cheering you on, including Martin! When you finish I'll shout you a large one (Choco Milk!) :)
Donation by Josh Selway on 11/09/10
£5.00
Good luck!
Donation by Rachel and Sam on 07/09/10
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
I hope all goes well on the day
Donation by Gemma Sage on 02/09/10
£20.00
+ £5.64 Gift Aid
Sorry I can't be there on the day to support, I'll be thinking of you all and I'm sure you'll be able to hear Jo all the way round anyway ;)
Donation by Cat Snowdon on 02/09/10
£20.00
+ £5.64 Gift Aid
Good luck on the run.
Donation by James Morgans on 02/09/10
£20.00
+ £5.64 Gift Aid
For my brave Sais. Forever in my heart you will stay xx
Donation by Johanna Selway on 31/08/10
£50.00
+ £14.10 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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