My story

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I hit my Christmas target  - £100,000 for children's charity Brathay Trust.. And I did it only because of your kindness.

In May 2012 I completed the Brathay Challenge - 10 marathons in 10 days around the glorious Lake Windermere - a glorious 262 miles for a wonderful charity Brathay that helps vulnerable and disadvantaged young kids get back on their feet.

I completed all 10 marathons under five hours - between the times of 4.31 (last day!) and 4.51 - despite sore quads, tight hamstrings, multiple chaffings and hot knees.

To all who have donated a big thank you.

jeff.prestridge@mailonsunday.co.uk

My charity

Brathay Trust

Brathay Trust

Charity Registration No. 1021586 and SC038803

We specialise in engaging and inspiring young people, many of whom are experiencing difficulties with their lives. Our unique approach supports their personal and social development, critical awareness, aspirations and life chances. Charity No. 1021586 Scottish Charity number: SCO38803

Donations 468

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Pure insanity but superhuman effort. Keep going Jeff!

Donation by David Pawsey on 17/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Go Jeff, taken me a while to actually get round to doing this, but figured sponsoring you is a marathon not a sprint! Enjoy.

Donation by Simon Lambert on 17/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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@jmalitrg is full of admiration as one who has a sore backside more often than sore feet

Donation by John Andrews on 17/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Hilary Osborne on 17/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Awesome Jeff - an incredible feat. But I'm glad I'm not having to deal with your feet every night! Jillxxx

Donation by Jill Insley on 17/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Jeff, I think what your doing is incredible. I'm thoroughly in awe. Best of luck for the rest of the ordeal, I know you'll do it!

Donation by Charlie Thomas (@pensionscharlie) on 17/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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An awesome challenge and a well deserving cause. Best of luck...keep going!!

Donation by Brainbox! on 17/05/12

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+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Fellow ginga Noah thinks you are Superman! I

Donation by Andrew Leach on 17/05/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Stewart Heeley on 17/05/12

£50.00

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I know you'll do it.

Donation by Marjorie Scardino on 17/05/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Fair play to you!

Donation by David Gibson on 17/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Well done!I'm a first time marathon runner on Sunday and you have all given me the confidence that I can do it-hopefully with less pain!

Donation by Karien Esterhuyse on 17/05/12

£10.00

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A truly remarkable test of endurance. Best wishes for staying healthy in the remaining days, I hope the post event recovery goes well!

Donation by Billy Mackay on 17/05/12

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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Congrats on putting your aching feet where your mouth is, and you're an inspiration to my "ginga" son as well as to the rest of us

Donation by David Lundholm @davlund on 17/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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An inspiration to us all, well done Jeff, 'only' 3 to go!

Donation by Suman Hughes on 17/05/12

£20.00

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You're an inspiration, Jeff. After reading your blogs this week I will never moan again about aching during a 5k run! Keep going!!

Donation by Martin Bamford @ Informed Choice on 17/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Keep going Jeff, you're an inspiration.

Donation by Lisa Bachelor on 17/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Keep going Jeff - 3 to go!

Donation by Simon Kew (@PensionsJackal) on 17/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Thoroughly impressed and exhausted just thinking about what you've achieved. Good luck for the final three!

Donation by Addy Frederick on 17/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Come on you Baggie

Donation by Adam Phillips on 17/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Go on Ginga! You can do it. Gingas rule! Amazing challenge, well done xx

Donation by Kelly Davies on 16/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Well done Jeff. Also trying to raise something through the shop so maybe more to come.. Good luck for next few days.

Donation by david prestridge on 16/05/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Jeff, you're an inspiration. Good luck!

Donation by Rob Skinner on 16/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Great effort Jeff. Dig deep - more than halfway there!

Donation by Angela Lauder on 16/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Superhuman effort for an extraordinary cause. Brathay offers young people who need it, the chance to get a foothold on their future. Well done.

Donation by Shavaun Glen on 16/05/12

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£49,537.11
  • Offline donations£51,742.00
  • Text donations£21.00
  • Total raised£101,300.11
  • Gift Aid£7,352.03

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