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My story

 

Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

This year was a mile stone for me as in July I reached the golden age of 50. Back in February I saw an advert for the Great North Run. The next thing i knew I had applied and lo and behold was accepted. Wow how did that happen? I don't do long distances -  I was born to be a sprinter or in other words quick over 10 yards and I always looked on in awe of anyone doing a long distance. My family thought I was having a mid life crisis, ‘most men buy a sports car’ they said!!!! But as is the norm with my family they are supporting me all the way. Wendy is helping me raise lots of money whist Sally and Clare brought me an iPod so I can listen to music whilst I run. Training is so hard but at least learning to  sing the ‘correct’ words to songs is improving between gasps for air.

The next step was to decide which charity to run for? That was easy - I am running for Myeloma. For those of you who do not know,  Wendy's mother was diagnosed with the Myeloma in December last year. I have seen the highs and lows of this disease and the treatment, and only now begin to understand the support the relevant charities give to suffers and their loved ones. 

 

What is Myeloma?

Myeloma is an increasingly common cancer of plasma cells. Plasma cells are found in the bone marrow and are responsible for the protecting the body against infection.

In myeloma, a single defective plasma cell (a myeloma cell) multiplies rapidly, displacing the healthy bone marrow. The myeloma usually appears in several areas of the body, which is why it is sometimes referred to as multiple myeloma.

About Myeloma UK

Registered as a charity in 1997, Myeloma UK is the only organisation in the UK dealing exclusively with myeloma and its related disorders.

For more information visit www.myeloma.org.uk 

 

Nowplease think of me on the 20th of September - my little legs doing twice the work of the larger runners and if that brings a smile to your face please give a little money.

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So please dig deep and donate now. Your support is most appreciated.

 

Thank you 

Ian

 

Go like hell Donation by Edward Deeley 19/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Where's Harry and Andy? You must have more bottle. God luck little buddy! Donation by David Tomkins 18/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Run fat man run!!! My donation, plus the equivalent of three euros! Good luck! xxx Donation by Clare Morton 18/09/09  

£23.00

Best wishes and good luck Ian. Donation by Antony Oliver 18/09/09  

£75.00 + £21.15 Gift Aid

Hope you end up as addicted to running as me!! Have a fabulous race! x Donation by Sara Taylor 18/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck from all at Ampthill Fireplaces! Donation by Chris 18/09/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Very proud of you - I know you'll do it! See you at the finish line! Donation by Wendy 18/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

It's good up North - get those legs moving boy! Donation by Bill & Janet 17/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck Mort, I'll be thinking of you while I'm by the pool in the sun having a beer! Donation by Charlie Glenister 17/09/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Hope all goes well, best wishes Donation by Mark Howard 17/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Ian. Let me know how you get on Donation by christopher smith 16/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck dad! remember pain killers and lots of ice! Donation by Sal and mick 15/09/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Good Luck Ian - Give it large. The Barnwells Donation by Penny Barnwell 15/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Go for it Ian and good luck ,yes I do remember how fast you were over a standing 100 yards (thats old mony) Donation by George Randles 14/09/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good Luck Ian, lets jope all the training pays off ! Donation by Adam Chambers 14/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done Ian! Could the current record time of 59minutes and 5seconds be in danger? Donation by Andrew and Clare Grimes 12/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

You'd better not come first....you may not be tall enough to break the Finish Line tape ! Great cause - best of luck ! Donation by Dave Lovell 12/09/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Pity you have to run about twice as far as anyone else ! Good luck Ian and don't be late for work the next day ! JMH Donation by John Humphreys 11/09/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

THIS HAD BETTER NOT STOP YOU REACHING YOUR JCB TARGET. Donation by john concha 07/09/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck Ian. Glad I'm too old to have such ideas ! Donation by cattletruck 07/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done and good luck! Donation by Robert,Blanche,Emily and Sally 07/09/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

weldone we are sure you will feel amazing when you cross the finishing line.best of luck.xx Donation by Peter and Angie Sinnott 06/09/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Nice one Ian !! - let me know which is harder - jumping out of a plane or this !!!! Donation by John, Amanda, Molly & Thomas xxxx 04/09/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

I wish I had known - I would have joined you! Hope there aren't to many f***ing hills. Luv Shaz Peter & Lydia Donation by Sharon Cashman 02/09/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck... Philip, Alison, Ben, Louisa and Max. Donation by Philip 02/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Well done little man, good luck, you are a legend. Donation by Young Rex 01/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by therese gray 01/09/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck Ian! Donation by Antony Barrett 01/09/09  

£100.00

Woo, good luck Ian Donation by Sian Thomas 01/09/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck with the run - and with the fundraising. Donation by AW 01/09/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
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