Geoff Carpenter is fundraising for The Prostate Cancer Charity

Geoff's London Marathon Exploits

Flora London Marathon 2007

on 22/04/2007

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Team members:

David Sutton

Raising money for

The Prostate Cancer Charity

Charity Registration No. 1005541 and in Scotland (SC039332)

In the UK: Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men. 35,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer every year. One man dies every hour of prostate cancer. The Prostate Cancer Charity is the UK’s leading charity working with people affected by prostate cancer. We fund research, provide support and information, and we campaign to improve the lives of men with prostate cancer. We provide the only UK-wide prostate cancer Helpline staffed by prostate cancer specialist nurses. Our nurses offer free and confidential information and support to anyone affected by prostate cancer. The Prostate Cancer Charity is working towards a world where lives are no longer limited by prostate cancer. The Charity is fighting prostate cancer on every front - through research, support, information and campaigning.

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Geoff Carpenter

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Raised: 168%

Target: £2,000.00
Raised so far: £3,357.00

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Update 23/4/07

Well I did it and I've got the medal and T-shirt to prove it! (Photo to follow).

I did it in 4:59:41, a bit slow but the heat didn't help but blimey it was hard work, there were several moments when I really didn't think I would make it. The fantastic crowds and the thought of many of you supporting me pushed me on. Thank you very much for supporting me and the Prostate Cancer Charity who have also been brilliant.

But the fundraising goes on and we still have a Band night and charity auction on 8th June at Colwall village Hall, tickets available soon. Also a pub quiz, details to follow. So please continue to donate.

Running the London marathon has been a long standing ambition of mine and last year my mate Dave Sutton persuaded me to go for it. I have completed the Great North Run in 2006 and 2007 but this is a real step up for me.

I hope to raise £2000 for the Prostate Cancer Charity, a charity which means so much to my family. I am determined to do my best on the day as well as in preparation and training.

Unfortunately Dave became 'injured' in training and has had to defer to next year! (very convenient, some might say!). However instead of running the marathon Dave has decided to do a 5- mile sponsored swim at Malvern Splash (that's 320 lengths!) on the 18th April also raising funds for the prostate cancer charity, you can visit his Just giving web site at :

http://www.justgiving.com/suttonsplash

I am truly grateful that you have bothered to visit my fundraising page and hope that you will decide to dontate what you can to this most deserving cause. Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: The Prostate Cancer Charity will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

So please sponsor me now!

Many thanks for your support.

Geoff Carpenter

	Donation by Chris Holder 22/06/07	£470.00
	Well done Geoff and Amanda Donation by Carol King 11/06/07	£81.00 + £22.85 Gift Aid
	Donation by Debbie 10/06/07	£170.00 + £47.95 Gift Aid
	Really enjoyed the pig roast on Friday - Thanks Donation by Martin & Sylvia Ihle 10/06/07	£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid
	Charity Band Night - Well done! Thanks for a good night out -looking forward to the holiday! Donation by Louise Anthony 09/06/07	£370.00 + £104.36 Gift Aid
	Donation by The Simms Family 09/06/07	£85.00 + £23.97 Gift Aid
	Donation by stu 08/06/07	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Congratulations for doing so well!! from Richard, Annmarie and my colleagues from John McCall's Donation by Richard King 07/06/07	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Well done Geoff Donation by Kathy annd Elizabeth 06/05/07	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Dead impressed well done - Please thank Amanda for shorts! Donation by Clare Wright 01/05/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	well done geoff Donation by michele thompson 28/04/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done! It's a huge achievement Donation by Anita and Richard Balmer 24/04/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Congratulations Geoff !!! Donation by Paul Mayo 24/04/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Congratulations to a fellow MJ Donation by The Sharps 24/04/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done Geoff. What an achievement x Donation by Caitlin, Matt and Madeline Pipes 24/04/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Chwarae Teg Donation by Chris Evans 24/04/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Sorry that this is a bit late but many congratulations on completing the marathon. Donation by alan 23/04/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done Geoff Donation by Jan & Tony 23/04/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Donation by Andy@Anita 22/04/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good show Donation by PCC 22/04/07	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Looking out for you today - good luck! Donation by Rose & Laurie 22/04/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	We'll be waving you on from Coventry Donation by Bob and Jane 21/04/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck! Donation by Andy and Vicky Grantham 21/04/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Donation by Steve and Diana 21/04/07	£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid
	Good Luck from Clipston Donation by Liz Mirams 21/04/07	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Best of luck. It gets easier after 26 miles! Donation by PG 20/04/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	good luck Geoff Donation by kaz 20/04/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Donation by Charlie and Warren 20/04/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Peter Crampton told me about you Donation by Ken H 20/04/07	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	You've done the hard work - enjoy the day Donation by Dave 20/04/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£2,647.00
Offline donations:	£710.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£597.10

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