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

	Good Luck... Donation by Emma Andrew 19/04/07	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good luck Donation by Kate Stevenson 18/04/07	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	we're very proud of what you are doing - best of luck on the day Donation by Mum and Dad 17/04/07	£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid
	Donation by Stu 17/04/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Jo Broome 17/04/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck have a good marathon. Donation by Gill Ragon 16/04/07	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Geoff. Donation by Dave Bradbury 16/04/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	best of luck from all at 34 Donation by Steve Main 16/04/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good Luck from Joan & Keith Ward, Jan & Andy Densley,Sur & Graham Parkinson and Angela Bromley Donation by Martin 15/04/07	£60.00
	Good luck Geoff Donation by Lucie 11/04/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck with the run and....breathe and glide Donation by Rosemary Chapman 11/04/07	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Best Wishes for a good run - R & E S Donation by Richard B SIDDALL 27/03/07	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Geoffm, you are doing something amazing for a really important cause. Go for it! Donation by Cherrie 19/03/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Take your time and pace yourself. Donation by Martin 14/03/07	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good luck on the day. Dont set a blistering pace! Donation by Carol K 13/03/07	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Good Luck! Donation by Kaye 13/03/07	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good luck Geoff. Donation by Tracy 09/03/07	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Best of Luck Geoff. Donation by Meesha 09/03/07	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	good luck jeff you can do it Donation by JAYNE 09/03/07	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Wishing you the very best of luck, Geoff Donation by Sarah Burt 23/02/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	All the best Geoff. Its a worthy cause and I hope you reach your goal. Donation by Paul K 22/02/07	£20.00 + £5.64 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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