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My story

 

Thanks for visiting my JustGiving page.

I'm running the Dublin Marathon in aid of Fairbridge on Monday 26th October and am very grateful for your support.

Fairbridge is a charity that works with young people from 13-25 that other organisations find difficult to engage. It aims to give them self-confidence and the skills needed to change their lives. I am running to raise funds specifically for the Liverpool area where there are big problems with gang and drug-related shootings as well as a prevalent drugs culture. There are many young people with little family support, poor housing and health, and high levels of youth crime.

At the time of writing (mid September) I certainly feel like I have a bit of a mountain to climb and many more miles to go in training. I've done the London Marathon a few times before, but this will be my first overseas effort which I'm running with a couple of colleagues from Boodles in Dublin (where I'm currently working). It should be a good challenge - spare a thought for me on the day!

Thank you again for any support you can give.

Regards   

James

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Well done James Derek and Bridget Lewis Donation by Derek Lewis 18/11/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Donation by Michael Brabner 14/11/09  

£30.00

Well Done from Peter Shone and everyone at JPCS Donation by Peter Shone 11/11/09  

£25.00

Well done! Donation by Richard de Zouche 05/11/09  

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Donation by David Stern 05/11/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by George Gordon 03/11/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Postal delays..! But I know this is a well sponsored Groves' charity. And you seem to have survived! Donation by David hobley 01/11/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Donation by Keith Dodman 29/10/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Better late than never. Well done James, having only ever completed a half marathon I know the dedication needed. Great cause. Catch up soon Donation by Christopher Clay 28/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best of luck Donation by mark and tass leather 26/10/09  

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Another great performance, well done. Al, Anna, Emily and Teddy. Donation by Alistair Groves 26/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

good luck !! Donation by clive ratcliff 26/10/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Well done for helping such a good cause. Michael Potts Donation by Michael Potts 25/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done James a fantastic cause and i know committee very grateful Donation by Henry Groves 24/10/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Good luck from both of us. A very good charity and a great effort to run. Martin and Andrea Donation by Andrea Beaumont 24/10/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Great work - best of luck! Donation by James & Nicola H-B 23/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck & well done for supporting Fairbridge - I expect you'll need a Guiness or 2 when you finish Donation by Hilary Banner 23/10/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by Sarah Waterfield 22/10/09  

£10.00

Good luck roomie, good start to the cycling training !! Donation by edward jennings 22/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck from Geoffrey & Sarah Donation by Geoffrey Bibby 20/10/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Donation by Edward Bonsor 20/10/09  

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Good luck James X Donation by Geri x 20/10/09  

Good luck James Donation by Peter Bullivant 20/10/09  

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Good Luck Jimmykins!!! x Donation by Dom, Henny & Molly 19/10/09  

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Strictly no walking though! Donation by Mike Wainwright 19/10/09  

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James, really good luck hope to see you soon, Mark, Lucy, Sophie and Alice Brittain Donation by Mark Brittain 19/10/09  

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Good luck Donation by alan waterworth 19/10/09  

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V impressed Mossy - good luck! lots of love Rosey and Buik xx Donation by Rosey and Buik 19/10/09  

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Come on D Social! Lots of Love Newbs and Carlotta Donation by Nick Newbury 19/10/09  

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You're not in the shape you were are you?! Enjoy buddy! Donation by Ross Jennings 19/10/09  

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