Findlay Young is fundraising for Cancer Research UK

Great World Run - For Cancer

Great World Run

on 01/10/2006

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Findlay Young

Raising money for

Cancer Research UK

Charity Registration No. 1089464

Cancer Research UK is the world's leading independent organisation dedicated to cancer research. We support research into all aspects of cancer through the work of more than 4,250 scientists, doctors and nurses. Over the past 10 years alone, thousands of lives have been saved through earlier detection and improved treatments. But, much work remains to be done if we are to achieve our aim of beating cancer.

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Findlay Young

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Raised: 202%

Target: £50,000.00
Raised so far: £100,765.95

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My story

Thanks for your support and help

A huge thanks you for all whom have supported Cancer Research UK and on a personal note a huge thanks to the hundreds of people who helped with the organisation of Great World Run, for believing in the cause that we will cure cancer together. It was an amazing journey - both physcially and emotionally. I saw so many amazing places and met a huge number of supportive people. I'm sure most of you saw I had an accident in Athens - this is healing up now. With the accident and some of the other things e.g. remember the day I ended up in the Artic circle instead of Nome, meant I did not complete the traditional 13.1 miles in one go in each location. A couple of the days we made up some distance elsewhere but I still think the Athens incident in particular means I was a few miles shorts but I still managed to get to the 24 locations, 24 days.

24 locations – 24 consecutive days

Europe to South American to North American to Pacific to Asia to Middle East to Europe. I was diagnosed with cancer in 2003. I ran a marathon during treatment. To celebrate being all clear for one year, 1 ran 4 half marathons in 24 hours in 4 countries. Recovery from cancer often felt like a never-ending marathon. Cancer is no longer part of me, but running is. Running is my way of celebrating life.

Many thanks for your support , together we will beat Cancer

Findlay

P.S. Huge thanks to ICI Dulux for sponsoring the event costs and also to all my colleagues at ICI Dulux for their support. For live updates and pictures please visit www.GreatWorldRun.com.

	Donation by Betty & Bob Jarvie 09/10/06	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Congratulations - a great achievement for a great cause Donation by anonymous 09/10/06	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Donation by anonymous 09/10/06	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Finlay you probably dont remember me but i ran chicago marathon with you in 2003 for cancer research Donation by Charlotte Syms 08/10/06	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Fantastic! I hope you make the £50,000! Donation by Julie Parmenter 08/10/06	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	I am batteling breast cancer and have run the Lpool 10k today all the time repeating your quote. Thx Donation by Jan 08/10/06	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done! Donation by Mavis Woodard 08/10/06	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Findlay - a true inspiration to us all. Well done on a fantastic personal "feet" from Torex Retail Donation by Torex Retail 08/10/06	£500.00 + £141.03 Gift Aid
	Well done Findlay you are inspirational seeing you finish the GNR is something I won't ever forget. Donation by michaela 07/10/06	£10.00
	Well done Findlay, best wishes for the future :-) Donation by DHux 06/10/06	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Diane 06/10/06	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Lucy Alder 06/10/06	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Alan Macquarrie 06/10/06	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Congratulations on achieving your goal. You're a star Donation by Simon Smith 05/10/06	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Anonymous 05/10/06	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	I ran the GNR myself and I think what you've achieved has been nothing short of phenomenal Donation by Shaggy 05/10/06	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	I did the GNR on Sunday. You did that x 24. Awe inspiring! Absolutely brilliant! Donation by John Girdwood 05/10/06	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Very well done & all the best for the future. Inspiring achievement Donation by Pedlepusher 05/10/06	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	There are not enough words to describe you-Inspirational,hero,an absolute legend xx Donation by Michele Pringle 05/10/06	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	An amazing achievement. It was great to meet you the other day, good luck with the fundraising Donation by Steven Cook 05/10/06	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Your courage determination and inspiration are truly amazing! Donation by Jill 05/10/06	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	my little bother died of cancer last year, well done you are making a difference. Donation by Penny cooke 05/10/06	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	What a great GUY It was a pleasure to meet u on Sunday .. WELL DONE YOU R A TOTAL INSPIRATION ! Donation by charlie walduck 05/10/06	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	A courageous, determined, extraordinary human being - awe-inspiring. Donation by John 04/10/06	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	You are an inspiration. Huge congrats! Donation by Philippa Ivison 04/10/06	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Supporting you from Singapore! Donation by Isaac Lim 04/10/06	£10.00
	As I've told you several times on your travels you are a hero and I love you! X Donation by Louise Holland 04/10/06	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	The bandaged head was a bit attention seeking, even for you. Well done sir. You are a star. Donation by Nigel 04/10/06	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	I am in awe of your achievment, having run it on Sunday too I don't know how you did it! Donation by Hilary Kermode 04/10/06	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	ABSOLUTELY AN INSPIRATION TO US ALL. Wonderful. Donation by Rachel Denver 04/10/06	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

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