Raised: 168%
Target: £2,500.00
Raised so far: £4,209.64
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James' Message - I've learned at first hand what a devastating effect this type of illness can have on peoples lives. So I want to help this charity by raising some money through this run.

21 kilometres of pain should be fun - in a crazy sort of way. Hopefully we'll do it...!!!!!!
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Ian's Message - I'm running this race to raise money for the Stroke Association as I have seen first hand the fantastic work they do and how they serve to help people who have suffered from a stroke.

4 years ago at the age of 41 my mums partner Mike had a stroke. At the time he was a very healthy individual and always active. The stroke left him in hospital for 5 months and when he was released he had lost the use of the entire left hand side of his body, including significant impairment to his speech and vision.

The Stroke Association have been excellent in supporting both Mike and my mum providing financial support and advice, councilling and support, and a network of people suffering from similar conditions to talk to.

Through hard work and perseverence Mike has been able to learn how to walk again, and his speech has improved dramatically. He now works very hard to keep himself fit and continue in his recovery. He also now spends time in hospital speaking with recent stroke victims and helping with related research projects.

Please give generously as I will be putting everything I have into this race and can guarantee everyone who contributes that they will have the satisfaction of knowing on the morning of Sept 20th I will be in agony, followed by likely vomiting, followed by a massive sense of achievement (hopefully!).

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Well done Ian!!! Donation by Stuart Reynolds & Harwoods 06/11/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Well done lads! Donation by Margaret & Dave 30/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done guys - sterling work and I hope you enjoyed many post race pints!xx Donation by Nancy Hopkins 23/10/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Congratulations! A very worthy cause!!! Donation by Paul Adams & The Panda Group 22/10/09  

£500.00 + £141.03 Gift Aid

Well done guys! Great cause, what are you doing next time? From all at Check Communications Donation by Geoff Wellings 20/10/09  

£100.00

Good Going Cuz!!! Donation by Danny Willett 19/10/09  

£300.00 + £84.62 Gift Aid

Well Done Lads!!! Donation by Andy Willett 19/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Very well done XXX Donation by Barbara Johnson 01/10/09  

£10.00

GOOD LUCK ! Donation by Elite Cleaning & Environmental Services Ltd 30/09/09  

£100.00

Well done Ian your under 2 hours was never in doubt! Best wishes from all at SitexOrbis Response Centre Donation by sitexorbis ltd . 29/09/09  

£50.00

£10 extra as promised for not throwing up! Although I only have your word for it! Donation by Andy Mellor 29/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done! Donation by AMANDA HORLEY 28/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done lads! Donation by Jim & Anne Winstanley 26/09/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Well done, good effort for great cause Donation by Laura Campbell Jupp 25/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Nice one dudes - there's a bit more than i said cos i'm just a giving sort of guy!! Donation by Matthew Willett 25/09/09  

£60.00 + £16.92 Gift Aid

After all the harassment I suppose your hard work was worth it ;-) Donation by Amelia BARNARD 24/09/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Well done lads! Donation by Julie Downing & Dave 23/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done - i hope you weren't aching too much at the end Donation by Jim Campbell 23/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done! Donation by Mike Lloyd 22/09/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Well done - love Andrew and Jane Donation by Jane Saunders 22/09/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Congratulations Ian!! Make your mum do it with you next time!! Nikki and Mark Smithxx (I hold your mother's hand on the ski slopes!) Donation by Nikki Smith 22/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good work Donation by David Wills 22/09/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Congratulations - brilliant achievement! Donation by Kirsty Cottrell 22/09/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Well done! Donation by Alistair Stewart 21/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done Ian! Donation by jacqui humphries 21/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Hope you guys aren't aching too much today! Did u see sting? Donation by John Fox 609637 21/09/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Good luck Donation by Richard Whitehouse 20/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Now you can leave me alone. Good luck. Donation by Peter Willett & Sarah Leeson 20/09/09  

£5.07 + £1.43 Gift Aid

Just made it before the race. Enjoy yourself. Donation by Snowman - Andrew 19/09/09  

£25.00

Good Luck boys!! xx Donation by Claire, Chris & Bump! 18/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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* Total raised online: £4,165.64
  Offline donations: £44.00
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £928.13

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