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Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page. It's very much appreciated.

For some insane reason I have decided to run the Chicago Marathon (October 11th 2009). Don't ask me why, I'm still trying to work that one out myself. I'm expecting 26.2 miles of torture (who decided that .2 of mile was necessary after 26 miles!!!). 

To get me through this, I'm running in support of St Benedicts Hospice. St Benedicts provide specialist palliative care that improves the quality of life of patients and their families facing the problems associated with life threatening illness. The hospice has a philosophy to provide the highest quality nursing care to people who are suffering from a progressive illness. The service is free to all those who need to use it.

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to St Benedicts Hospice and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer.

Your donation will help make a massive difference to a number of people.

Best wishes

Dave  

 

Well done Dave, cracking effort. Where next??? Donation by David Howe 24/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Nice one Dave, well done. Hope you can walk soon! Donation by Graham 13/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

I hope the race went well and you are enjoying your trip - see you soon XX Donation by Serena Hibberd 12/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Hope you are having a great holiday and good luck for the race Donation by John Thompson 07/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Dave Donation by Rich & Sue 07/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck Dave Donation by Roy & Trish 07/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Dave Donation by Jelle 07/10/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Good Luck big Dave Donation by Murat 07/10/09  

£65.00 + £18.33 Gift Aid

Good Luck Blakey, just remember to eat the jelly babies!!!! Love Clarex Donation by Clare Anderson 01/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck Sir! Donation by Robert Weedall 29/09/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Donation by barry mills 26/09/09  

£26.20 + £7.39 Gift Aid

Chicago good choice! Just remember to aim beyond the wall and you'll break it no problem. Good Luck!! Donation by James Green 24/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Davey, a little extra "juice" for you and for this wonderful cause you're running for!! Donation by Nicola Bonafini 23/09/09  

£20.00

Enjoy David - no stopping for sightseeing on the way round. We will be thinking of you every step of the way. Love Mam Dad and M & M Donation by Mam Dad and M&M 21/09/09  

£70.00 + £19.74 Gift Aid

Thanks for donating to St Benedicts Hospice David it is something very close to my heart and my mam will be so proud of you, hope its a goodun! x Donation by Julie Fox - Neil's big sis 19/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

myself,jan and deynah no you can do it mate.it`s for a great cause,good luck Donation by michael dagg 17/09/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

well played blakey - i just hope its not windy! Donation by Paul Henderson 17/09/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Try not to celebrate this success by failing asleep in a Chicago nightclub toilet! Donation by Mark Laws 17/09/09  

£26.20 + £7.39 Gift Aid

Davey, much admiration fella & for a good cause too. Best wishes, Dave Wilson Donation by David Wilson 17/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Proud of you mr.b i'll get the stella ready, good luck mate. Donation by paul hubbard 16/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Its only Newcastle to South Shields....twice...with no break.. ;o) ..Outstanding effort mate, sure you'll do it in a cracking time Donation by Julian Baharie 15/09/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

The beer at the end will be worth it. Donation by David Blake 15/09/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Nice one Dave. Don't forget the nipple plasters. Donation by Dave Robinson 15/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Wonderful cause Mr Blake! Good luck with the training we'll be wishing you luck on the day X Donation by Lisa & Magnus 15/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Great Challenge!! Good luck!!! Donation by Tomoko Mizuno 14/09/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

All the best my friend. I will be there with you in spirit. Donation by Neil Donkin 14/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
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