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My story

 

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I'm going to be running in the Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon in February 2010. I'm really only an recreational runner, so despite my advancing years its only my second attempt at this distance. The first one was a pretty brutal affair a couple of years ago without enough water in the Abu Dhabi heat - I prefer not to recall it too often...anyhow the website for this much better race is here: http://www.rakmarathon.org/

Those of you familiar with my (too much) Biriyani, Beer, and Television lifestyle may find this decision somewhat surprising and then, perhaps, mildly alarming.

But fear not, its in a good cause: I'm hoping to raise a few pounds for charity. My charity is the hospice in Reading where my friend Sam passed away in July 2009, after a brave fight with cancer. I was impressed by the way they took care of him in his final months, offering everything from a meal and a glass of wine to full time medical care.

OK - it was the fact that they served free wine (in moderation I'm sure) to the patients that really impressed me, because I just know that those little extras can not be coming out of some tight-fisted government budget. So, although I'm not sure what sort of food and wine they serve, I like to think of this as an opportunity to belatedly buy Sam a drink, and maybe a meal for someone who finds themselves in the same unfortunate position.

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Cheers

Dorian

Goodluck DDJ. Good man. Good cause. Donation by Sheikha Clo 27/11/09  

£20.00

Good luck Donation by Phil, Maggie & Daniel 24/11/09  

£50.00

Dorian, very proud that you decided to do this in your friend's memory. All the best. Donation by Sunil Pande & Rineeta Bose-Pande 23/11/09  

£30.00

Sheikh Dorian wishing you the best for the run! You will have a toblerone chocolate bar waiting for you when you return to Abu Dhabi :D Donation by Manar Sultan 22/11/09  

£35.00

Sh. Dorian, good luck running the marathon, drink lots of water n don't run too fast Donation by Jihad Shaban 22/11/09  

£40.00

Shiekh Dorian, Run Fast , cold beer will be awaiting at the finish line :))..cheers Donation by Basel Jaser 19/11/09  

£25.00

Donation by Anonymous 19/11/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

A crate of Tusker Malt awaits you at the finishing line Donation by Ma 18/11/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

GOOD LUCK .... and remember to drink enough water. Donation by Caroline Gould 09/11/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best of luck! Donation by Philip Town 08/11/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck. Donation by Will Gould 06/11/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Thank you Dorian. Don't get too hot! Donation by Elena Best-Shaw 01/11/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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