My story

I am running (spluttering and choking) in the Virgin London Marathon this year to raise money for Palms Charity and achieve what's previously seemed impossible! My body is already protesting every training run.  

Please sponsor me for whatever you can to propel me through 26 miles and more importantly to support the outstanding work done by Palms Charity.  Every penny is gratefully received and will go to help so many people in this country.

Palms Charity works with Community Support Homes, a group of residential care homes caring for the mentally ill under pension age. Many of these people's only support comes from benefits, and much of those are taken by the local authority for care home fees, so Palms Charity is dedicated to providing quality of life too through sports equipment, books, musical instruments and many group activities.  The charity's main income source is the London Marathon and so every runner is playing a crucial role in enabling the organisation to continue its valuable work. 

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

So please dig deep and donate now.

My charity

P.A.L.M.S

P.A.L.M.S

Charity Registration No. 1075587

It supports past and present residents of care homes and supported housing for the mentally ill by providing the things statutory agencies do not such as college fees and books, sports equipment and entertainment including theatre and cinema trips, massage and reflexology and holidays.

Donations 26

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Fantastic effort, well done!

Donation by Amanda and Chris on 22/04/12

£15.00

+ £3.75 Gift Aid

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All the best Dave!

Donation by Andrew Hall on 22/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Good luck matey! Steve Sarah & Libby xx

Donation by steven hubbard on 21/04/12

£26.00

+ £6.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck Dovie! I am so proud of you. All my love, Bons xxx

Donation by Bonnie Jerman on 21/04/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Good Luck

Donation by Duncan Gerrard on 20/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Good luck David!! Lots of love Kimi, Sebby and Joby Lee

Donation by kim reeves on 15/04/12

£26.00

+ £6.50 Gift Aid

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Good Luck Dave!!!

Donation by Liz Richardson on 09/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Jason's nan says good luck toad!! X

Donation by Anonymous on 19/03/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Good luck to 'The Jermanator'

Donation by Ed Watson on 07/03/12

£7.50

+ £1.88 Gift Aid

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Good Luck

Donation by Paul Cutting on 07/03/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Good work DJ

Donation by Anonymous on 07/03/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Jason Chilvers on 04/03/12

£26.00

+ £6.50 Gift Aid

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You were always good at running - good luck

Donation by Lisa Cook on 03/03/12

£5.00

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Good Luck Dave

Donation by Sarah Clark on 20/02/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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All the best - good luck!

Donation by Paul Thompson on 10/02/12

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Best of luck Jermaine....Enjoy the run!

Donation by Emma Beck on 10/02/12

£26.00

+ £6.50 Gift Aid

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Who'd have thought it back at Ryton 9yrs ago?! Good Luck :-)

Donation by Sophie Getley on 08/02/12

£26.00

+ £6.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck, Dave.

Donation by Paul Sanders on 07/02/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Good luck Dave

Donation by TRACEY FORDHAM on 07/02/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 07/02/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Well done Dave - say hello to my son as you pass him

Donation by Paul Nicholson on 07/02/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Best wishes and Good Luck, Dave.

Donation by Lavinia Pirret on 06/02/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Good Luck David Rita Holmes

Donation by Rita Holmes on 03/02/12

£5.00

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Good luck David

Donation by Linda Thompson on 30/01/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Good luck David, love Mum and Dad

Donation by Paul Jerman on 29/01/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations$520.16
  • Offline donations$770.75
  • Text donations$0.00
  • Total raised$1,290.91
  • Gift Aid$126.24

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