My story

10th July 2012

Thank you all so much for helping me smash the target we set. Saturday was a great day and, despite the weather (and 25,000 runners) I finished 1485th with a time of 49.13. Sonny would have been very proud... 

 

Our son, Sonny was diagnosed with cancer in 2009. After nearly two years in hospital, countless treatments and relapses, the decision was made to undertake a bone marrow transplant, organised through the amazing Anthony Nolan.

Despite his fight, spirit and an unwavering belief that he would one day play for Arsenal, Sonny died in Great Ormond Street Hospital last May.

Although we lost him, at least we had a chance. For every child that receives a transplant, another does not. Your money will help recruit more donors who will ultimately save the lives of those that desperately need it. This is the last option for children like Sonny and after what most of them will have been through to get to this point, they deserve that chance. 

Sonny left us with lots of things, including humour, strength, tenacity and knowledge. But most of all, he taught us that we should never, ever give up. I certainly won't during my race. 

Thanks for taking the time to find out why I'm running. Please give whatever you can and if you want to find out more about becomming a donor visit www.anthonynolan.org 

My charity

Anthony Nolan

Anthony Nolan

Charity Registration No. in England and Wales 803716, Scotland SC038827

Anthony Nolan is a pioneering charity that saves the lives of people with blood cancer. Every day, we use our register to match remarkable donors willing to donate their blood stem cells to people who desperately need lifesaving transplants.

Donations 154

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Well done Gav! x

Donation by Alice West on 18/07/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Well done, Gavin!

Donation by Jacky Woolley on 13/07/12

£10.00

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Donation by Adelaide & Paul Harrison on 11/07/12

£22.00

+ £5.50 Gift Aid

Brilliant effort Gavin! Great time :D

Donation by Chris Marsh on 11/07/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Well done Gav, So very proud and inspired by you. I love The Anderson's x

Donation by Poc-a-Poc on 10/07/12

£100.00

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Go for it Gav mate.Let's hope the weather holds! All the best.

Donation by Drew on 08/07/12

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Go for it little bruv' Sonny would be so proud of you, just as we are...love always Sian, Keith & Alex xxx

Donation by SIAN WRIGHT on 07/07/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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To paraphrase Ruby's words - Go Gavin Go!! Loads of love as always. Mum and Dad xx

Donation by John and Virginia Anderson on 07/07/12

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck Gav. Sonny was an inspiration to us all, just as you are now. We will be willing you on all the way as I'm sure Sonny will be. xxxx

Donation by andrew hunns & claire hunns on 07/07/12

Donation by Simon Ruddick on 06/07/12

£15.00

+ £3.75 Gift Aid

Donation by Debbie Smith on 05/07/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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From a parent whose 3-year old is currently fighting cancer.

Donation by K Saleem on 05/07/12

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Run like the wind man! All the best.

Donation by Bryan Bryant-Steeds on 05/07/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Godspeed, John Glenn!

Donation by Mark Beavan on 05/07/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Sending my thoughts and support from across the pond, mate. Go get 'em.

Donation by Chris Dow on 05/07/12

£50.00

Donation by Matthew Parker on 04/07/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Keep on going Gav.

Donation by Nick Holker on 04/07/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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such love and many condolences from our family to yours.

Donation by mara ava on 04/07/12

£20.00

Donation by matt cole on 04/07/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck Gav!

Donation by Ben Tinker on 04/07/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 04/07/12

£10.00

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Good luck fella. Hope you nail it and smash 45mins. Lots of love Bamf and Jenny x

Donation by Andy Bamford on 04/07/12

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck Gav!

Donation by Ian Wright on 04/07/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck Gav, xx

Donation by Ruth Beaver on 04/07/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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xxx

Donation by Emma Bardwell on 04/07/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations$8,787.68
  • Offline donations$0.00
  • Text donations$0.00
  • Total raised$8,787.68
  • Gift Aid$1,980.50

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