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Thank you everyone!                                   (18th April 2011)

I finished the marathon in just over 5 hours. The day was very hot and sunny with temp peaking at about 28C in the city during the race. It was very painful but worth every metre to help these people. I can't walk very well today but I'm hoping tomorrow my legs will improve!

There is an article on the Shelterbox site about the event:

http://www.shelterboxusa.org/news.php?id=652

and on the left of this page, I've attached a new video about how the boxes are being used in Japan.

Thank you, thank you, thank you to everyone who helped thiis be such a great success. I couldn't have done it without you! Hve a look at the new photo with the finishers medal. I couldn't say much more than 'Gracias' when they presented me with it at the end.

Thanks again and best wishes to all,

(A very exhausted) Jeff

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Hi everyone,

I'm sure you all know by now that on March 11th, a huge 9.0-magnitude Earthquake hit off the coast of Eastern Japan.

The quake itself and the ensuing tsunami are estimated to have killed more than 15,000 people, with the death toll rising every day.

An estimated 500,000 million people had their homes destroyed. In the Northern prefectures where the damage is worst, the temperatures are below freezing and without help many more will die.

So.. I'm going to run the 2011 Madrid Full Marathon (42.195 km) to raise money for a charity called 'Shelter Box'.

It is run by a British guy and the way they help is delivering Disaster Response Boxes with everything a family needs to survive in this type of situation. Please check out the Video on this page to check out what they do.

I don't like asking for sponsorship money but if everyone gave a pound or two I'd be well on the way to reaching my target.

If you donate £1, the charity gets £1.28 (if you're a UK tax payer and tick the box. You can even use Paypal - simple and easy (but when it first asks you if you have an account, it means a 'justgiving account', so choose 'No' and then click on the Paypal icon.

Thanks for reading :o)

 

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ShelterBox

ShelterBox

Charity Registration No. 1096479

ShelterBox is an international disaster relief charity that provides emergency shelter and life-saving supplies to families around the world who are affected by natural and manmade disasters. To respond to a disaster as quickly as possible we can never accept location or time specific donations.

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Good Luck Lyn and Richard

Donation by Richard Williams on 14/04/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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An amazing challenge for a great cause. I wish I could afford donate more. I'll be thinking of you running as I run in London. Enjoy every step. x

Donation by Claire Parkin on 11/04/11

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Good luck with your run. Glad to support you in this really important cause

Donation by Jo Charles on 11/04/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Will be thinking about you !

Donation by sheila mcknight on 06/04/11

£10.00

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Best of luck Jeff!

Donation by Glenna Evans on 04/04/11

£10.00

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Good luck Jeff!

Donation by Ashling, Andy, Jamie & Ryan O'Hagan on 04/04/11

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Good luck Jeff .Bill and Rita Stephens

Donation by William Stephens on 01/04/11

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Good luck Jeff. It is a long way, but the fruit of your effort is worthwhile. Remember that half way is about 20 miles mentally and physiacally.

Donation by Mike and DeeDee Lynch on 01/04/11

£100.00

+ £28.21 Gift Aid

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Good luck Jeff - rather you than me! Erica and Geoff

Donation by Erica Rudall on 31/03/11

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Donation by Brenda Ault on 31/03/11

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Good luck,we will be thinking of you both

Donation by Paul Garner on 31/03/11

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Good luck - if you carry a bucket and sponge around with you, it will just be like a football match for you !!

Donation by David Wynne on 30/03/11

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Donation by Mike Halsall on 30/03/11

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Rather you than me - but will be supporting you in spirit. Good luck and hope its not too hot on the day. I know you can do it for Japan.xx

Donation by Stephen Halsall on 24/03/11

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I trust a Red Cross wagon will be following you round. Best of luck for a very worthy cause. Paul & Hil

Donation by Paul Davies on 24/03/11

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Good Luck!

Donation by Mary-Fe & Chris on 23/03/11

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Donation by Jeff Halsall on 22/03/11

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations$617.54
  • Offline donations$304.96
  • Text donations$0.00
  • Total raised$922.50
  • Gift Aid$163.38

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