Gareth Haines is fundraising for Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People

Gareth's Paris Marathon Fundraising Page

Paris Marathon 2009

on 05/04/2009

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Raising money for

Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People

Charity Registration No. 1014051

It costs Rainbows £3.6 million each year to provide care for life-limited children. We receive very little government funding, so any support you give is vital.

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Alternatively, you can send donations to: Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People, Lark Rise, Loughborough, LE11 2HS. Please make cheques payable to Rainbows Hospice.

For more information on Rainbows, please visit www.rainbows.co.uk

Thank You!!

Just like everyone else, our children need a place to play, laugh and love life. A place where they and their families are cared for and supported. Welcome to Rainbows - the East Midlands' hospice for children and young people.

Sadly, some children simply don't live long enough. Since 1994 we've opened our doors and hearts to those children and the people who love them most. And now more than ever, we need your help to keep on bringing hope and happiness to our children and families. As the East Midlands' only hospice for children and young people, Rainbows is a place where life-limited children and their families can take a break from life's worries and heartaches. Our incredible team of people help relieve symptoms, improve quality of life, support parents and siblings through the darkest of bereavements and care for children until the end.

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Gareth Haines

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Raised: 110%

Target: £3,000.00
Raised so far: £3,290.00

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My story

To celebrate/commemorate my 40^th year, I will be attempting my debut Marathon in Paris on 5^th April!

I entered myself with the hope of running a sub four hour time, shedding a few unwanted pounds and raising some money for a good cause.

Despite a killer training regime, my weight has only slightly diminished and 4 hours looks like a very distant prospect! I am therefore concentrating my efforts on the fundraising – and hope you can help.

I am raising money for a very worthy cause - Rainbows Children Hospice, which provides help and support for young people with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions. Matt Byrne (my friend and training partner), has a daughter Sophie who is a regular visitor to Rainbows. I know what fantastic work they do and the benefit both Sophie and her carers get from their help.

Hopefully if we can raise a little bit of money, it might even encourage me to run a little faster and help numb the pain.

If all else fails, in true French style, runners are offered red wine and cheese at 20 miles – a key factor in choosing Paris for my debut!

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Rainbows Children's Hospice gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

So please sponsor me now!

	Good Luck a very worthy cause! Well done Donation by Greyfriars Asset Management 19/05/09	£25.00
	Well done! i am 40 this year too, but won't be up to running a marathon! Donation by Nicola Adams, Greyfriars 08/05/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Well done Gareth - you obviously didn't quaff too much wine at the 20 mile mark! Donation by Chris Brennan 27/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	well done!! Your are my idol now! Donation by hawk yan 22/04/09	£20.00
	Well done Gareth - what a great time Donation by Tony Leatham 21/04/09	£25.00
	Brilliant Gareth - Congratulations and such a worthy cause Donation by Mike Ketley 21/04/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Well done Gareth, they say life begins at 40! Donation by Liz Herbert 21/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done mate, a donation well deserved Donation by Rick Cox 19/04/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Well done Gareth! A great effort! What next?! Donation by Alastair Jenny and Lucy 16/04/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	How did it go?! Well done!! Did you have a chance to improve your French there? Donation by Emilie Rose 16/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done G, you crazy fool!! Donation by Phil, Abs, Amelia & James 14/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Well done Daddy! xxx Donation by Sophie and Martha 13/04/09	£52.00 + £14.67 Gift Aid
	Fancy a picnic in the Bois de Boulogne? Donation by Steve & Annie 12/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Hope it went well Donation by Jackie Scobbie 08/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Ghiyas 08/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Hope it went well Donation by Lucia & Erica 06/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Go get'em mate, run as fast as your website! Donation by Mark Gray 03/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Go Gareth... you can make it to the wine and cheese stop! Donation by Rynhardt Hanekom 03/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good Luck! Donation by Julia Priddle 03/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck - keep off the quavers Donation by Reflex Print 02/04/09	£100.00
	Best wishes Gareth. You can do it! Donation by Penny & Tom Crofts 31/03/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	50 quid if you do it in under 4 hours as our dad who is much shorter and fatter than you did it in just over! Donation by William, Oliver and Alex Wilson 31/03/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good luck, want a full report! Donation by Bridget & James 31/03/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck Gareth, hope you get good weather Donation by David & Meryl 31/03/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	good luck Gareth, did it for my 40th year and it's not easy, so my best wishes...raising a fe quid for such a worthy cause will drive you to finish!! Donation by Richard Bradwell 30/03/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Best wishes for a blister free experience Donation by Andrew Kemble 30/03/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Go for it G! We know how hard you've been training and it will be worth all the effort when you cross the finish line, just don't spill your vin! Donation by Andy & Catherine 30/03/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good luck Gareth, with your energy and drive 4 hours will be easy Donation by Am Hayer 30/03/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	£50 on top says you WILL do the sub 4! Donation by Claire, Michael, Millie & Charlie 28/03/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good Luck i am sure 4hrs can be achieved Donation by Mark Taylor 27/03/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£2,290.00
Offline donations:	£1,000.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£456.92

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