Guy Puddifoot is fundraising for Fair Havens Hospice

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In memory of:
Dr Robert Swinburne

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Raising money for

Fair Havens Hospice

Charity Registration No. 1022119

Fair Havens Hospice provides respite breaks, symptom control and end-of-life care for adults living with serious conditions and illnesses such as cancer. It aims to make their journey - and that of the family - as comfortable as possible, creating special memories along the way. The love and care provided by the Care Team in the homely surroundings at Fair Havens is as special and unique as the patient. This could not continue without kind donations as it costs £2.8 million each year to keep the hospice open.

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Guy Puddifoot

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15/09/2014

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Raised so far: £916.00

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My story

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The race started at 10.15, weather beautiful, a crisp autumn day with a clearing sky. After initial nerves due to the magnitude of the task and trying to judge how fast I should be starting off, I settled into a comfortable pace and found I was actually enjoying the experience. The Wiltshire countrside rolled by and first 13 miles were consumed in 1hr 54 min. Wow I thought this is going great.......at about 16 miles the autumn sun was now feeling more like high summer and my legs now had a slight 'weight' not felt before. Onwards was the mantra. The second part of the Marathon is hillier than the first....and at about 17 miles they loomed large. Legs becoming heavier as the hills took their toll, my pace was now flagging and I knew at 20 miles that a time under 4 hrs was now unattainable. Many around me were suffering too, but on we went with the mile markers counting down. With 4 miles to go the terrain was undulating, short punishing uphill sections, a respite of flat then the glorious relief of downhill. My legs, now, like lead weights, were not responding well, just three miles to go...I needed to find a positive thought to hang on to, this was getting way tougher than I'd imagined, all those training runs didn't seem to prepare me for this last push. That's it I thought, just imagine your setting out on an easy three mile training run. This strategy worked on and off till the 1 mile marker hove into view. Now I didn't feel like I was running...more a plodding sensation. So that's how I negotiated my last marathon mile, plodding and grimacing. Rounding the last corner to the finish, a great sight, Sally, Charlie and Nell, along with Sally's brother and his girlfriend, cheering me on. Sprint they shouted, I looked up to see the finishing line clock...Ok I give it a go, my legs responded to their cheers and I crossed the finish line at a canter....

My time: 4hrs 09mins 58 sec

So that's it, the race has now been run, and I like to say a huge thank you to all those who've supported me over the last few months, the encouraging texts, emails and of course your sponsorship (Still not to late to donate)

In memory of my Uncle Bob who died earlier this year, I have decided to run the Clarendon marathon on October 4th to raise money for the hospice that cared for him in his final weeks. Most hospices receive very little money from government and rely on donations to provide outstanding palliative care and support for the families.

I'm sure Bob, who was not frightened of a challenge himself, would approve of my choice of the Clarendon Marathon as my fund raising vehicle. This is a hilly cross-country course, starting at Salisbury and ending in Winchester, so I've been out training hard. Lucky for you I've not uploaded a picture of my now mangled and blistered feet.....

Any sponsorship would be most appreciated, so thanks in advance.

Yours apprehensively!

Guy

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	Thanks to The Hemmings and all at number 1 Jubilee Road Donation by The Hemmings and Linda,Dean and Monty 12/10/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Well done Guy - very impressive! Donation by David and Charlotte 07/10/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done that man, rather you than us! Donation by Lucienne, Derek and Nathan 05/10/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done Guy, a fine effort for a noble cause. I'm sure Richard has something for those sore feet! Donation by Simon, Jane, Hattie and Alice 05/10/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Guy as usual we took time getting around to donating so we know you succeeded in an amazing time - very well done. Rhoda, Nigel, Lottie and Freya Donation by Nigel Dumbell 04/10/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Guy you crazy fool! Hope it went okay. Donation by Tim Clark 04/10/09	£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid
	1 thing I dont want you 2 give another thought 2 as you reach the point of desperation-you could have just asked and we'd all have donated(run or not) Donation by Keith Swinburne 02/10/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Thank you Guy,I will shed a few tears, my thoughts will be with you on Sunday. Donation by Anne Swinburne 02/10/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Guy, We''ll be thinking of you! When it starts getting tough, remember, Daddy/Bob is probably watching you!! Donation by with love Jane, Richard, Annie & Jack xx 02/10/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	enjoy! Donation by Andrew Middleton 02/10/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	best of luck Guy, a certain person would be so pleased of this 'adventure', he'd want you to drink a glass of wine after! Donation by Giles Offord 02/10/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	I am sure all the hard work during training will pay off and look forward beating you at tennis next week after your marathon. Good luck! Donation by Rene Hopmans 01/10/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Break a leg, Guy. Natasha and I stand in awe of your coming achievement and wish you a good race. Best Natasha and Xavier Donation by Natasha and Xavier 30/09/09
	Good luck Guy. Donation by Anthony Nagle 30/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Guy! Donation by Al, San & Mia xxx 29/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done Guy. Enjoy the race on the day, too. Donation by John Jones 28/09/09	£10.00
	Paddling is kinder on the feet! A good cause. All the best. Donation by olwen 28/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Enjoy your run. Good effort! Donation by Rob Godfrey 28/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	For all your hard training and sore feet. Good luck on the day. Your children and I are very proud of you x x Donation by Sally Charlie and Nell 28/09/09	£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
	Best of luck - and keep taling the pills Donation by Peter Williams 27/09/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck Guy, Just keep on running! Donation by James Weigall 22/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	good luck guy, i am sure you will do the marathon in good time, Paul and Jaqui xx Donation by Jaqui Lewis 21/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Guy, I know you can do it!!! Donation by Alasdair Pettigrew 20/09/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Are you sure that this is wise? Donation by Patrick Campbell 19/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Rather you than me! Good luck. Donation by Paddy Wilkinson 19/09/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	good luck! Donation by Dr Rob 19/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good Luck! It sounds like you'll need it! Donation by Linda Scott 18/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Donation by Stumps and Claire 18/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck Guy - Iknow you'll do it. Look forward to the drink afterwards! Donation by pauline weigall 18/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Lisa and I walked this so credit to you. It is a great journey. Good luck. S & L xx Donation by Simon, Lisa and Mayaa 17/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

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Gift Aid plus supplement:	£244.26

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