My story

UPDATE.....

I finished the London Marathon and hit my fundraising target!!

What an amazing day. The weather, atmosphere, crowds, cheering, strangers shouting my name, dancing, music and the running wasn't bad either. My time? 3 hours 59 minutes and 30 seconds - very pleased.

Checkout the photos!

THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT AND GENEROUS DONATIONS.

Well... a drunken challenge and family support has got me here... as a 'nearly' 40 year old, with 2 small children and a long suffering wife how else was I going to get some time to myself?

Run a marathon...

I have however embraced the challenge, thrown myself into the training and am determined to do my very best for my chosen charity.

I am now registered for the Marathon, London, 2012.. no not the Olympics but the Virgin London Marathon. So it is time for us all to make a big, big difference...

I promise to put myself through 26 miles + if you will consider giving generously to the Scientific Exploration Society on my behalf who aim to provide sensible, sustainable help which addresses specifically identified needs within extremely remote communities around the world.

They provide sustainable support for these communities in a broad range of areas from education and community aid to such basic human rights of water and shelter. The money raised this year will be spent on projects in Ecuador, Bolivia and Iraq as well as The SES Bursary. The aim of the bursary is to encourage and support young explorers plan educational, scientific and humantiarian projects.

Please give generously - it takes a lot less time, is less tiring and painful than what I am putting myself through!!!

Thank you in advance for all your support and encouragement.

My charity

Scientific Exploration Society

Scientific Exploration Society

Charity Registration No. 267410

The Scientific Exploration Society initiates and supports challenging worthwhile expeditions across the globe, combining serious scientific research and conservation projects with humanitarian aid. Sponsorship received via JustGiving is used to develop and support our community aid projects.

Donations 32

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Only just got around to this (!!!) but HUGE congratulations on a super achievement. Well done!

Donation by Derwyn Williams on 14/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Sydney Lund on 11/05/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Sally Bliss on 30/04/12

£26.20

+ £6.55 Gift Aid

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Meant to do this last week. Hope all went well yesterday. Fabulous achievement. Faye x

Donation by Faye Francis on 23/04/12

£26.00

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Many congratulations, you did it! So impressed. Lots of love Jane and Ed xxxxx

Donation by jane mccourt on 22/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good Luck - from an arnchair SES member full of admiration.

Donation by David Young on 21/04/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Go Essie! You are amazing! If you get stranded there is a bed for you here! Lots of love Beck and boys xxx

Donation by Rebecca Dean on 21/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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40 is the new 30 ...but could be the new 50 after your run. Brilliant effort. Very best of luck from admiring couch potato!

Donation by paul sorensen on 21/04/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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So so proud of you! Good Luck tomorrow, will be thinking about you! Lots of love, laura xxx

Donation by Laura Hole on 21/04/12

£15.00

+ £3.75 Gift Aid

Donation by Michael Robertson on 20/04/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Good luck Estelle, Great Pins ! Love Mark

Donation by Mark Sorensen on 20/04/12

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Good luck for Sunday, thinking of you. Sorry we can't be there - if you wanted to see London, you could always get the bus! All our love, WLFS x

Donation by Beastie on 19/04/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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We're FULL of admiration for you & will be screaching at the TV on Sunday (well me anyway - ridiculously excited!) GO ESTELLE! xx

Donation by Charlotte Cargill on 19/04/12

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Good luck Estelle, keep going. Remember to wave at every camera! Lots of love as always The Harris Clan xxxx

Donation by Lise Harris on 18/04/12

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Good Luck Sorry we can't be there - hope it stays dry and not too warm. We wil be glued to the T V Estelle spotting - with much love.

Donation by Maggie Sorensen on 18/04/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Great cause ,good luck & best wishes

Donation by Mark Simpson on 18/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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We'll give you a bit but who is the bird in the photo? Or haven't we seen you for about 10 years! Good luck, Blunty, Bev, Eddie and Lily.

Donation by tony blunt on 15/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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You really are super woman! Well done for all your hard work and dedication so far and good luck on the day. Lots of love from us all.

Donation by Jon, Lynne, Libby & Sam on 14/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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For your long suffering!

Donation by Stephen Pisano on 14/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Go for it...!!

Donation by Claire, Rich, Ben & Lucie on 14/04/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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This is pure madness but we are so proud of you! You are an inspiration. Can't wait to celebrate the achievement. Love from us all.

Donation by Marta Balint on 03/04/12

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Good Luck Estelle!

Donation by Jodie Taylor on 23/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Best of Luck

Donation by Amy Mapley on 23/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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I wish I could run 26 Yards never mind about 26+ miles. Good luck, I will be thinking about you on the day. With lots of love from Grandma Freda

Donation by Margaret Laycock on 13/03/12

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck and enjoy the day. We will cheer you on. Lots of love, Mum & Dad

Donation by James Norman Laycock on 13/03/12

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£1,202.20
  • Offline donations£0.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£1,202.20
  • Gift Aid£290.30

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