Jim McNeil is fundraising for Survival International

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Bupa Great Yorkshire Run 2009

on 06/09/2009

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Jim McNeil

Raising money for

Survival International

Charity Registration No. 267444

"Survival helps tribal peoples to defend their lives, protect their lands and determine their own futures.

Founded in 1969 in response to the secret genocide of Amazonian Indians, Survival is the only international organization supporting tribal peoples worldwide. We do not accept funding from any national government.

Today, Survival has supporters in 82 countries. We work for tribal peoples’ rights in three complementary ways: education, advocacy and campaigns. We also offer tribal people themselves a platform to address the world. We work closely with local indigenous organizations, and focus on tribal peoples who have the most to lose, usually those most recently in contact with the outside world.

We believe that public opinion is the most effective force for change. Its power will make it harder, and eventually impossible, for governments and companies to oppress tribal peoples.

Visit www.survivalinternational.org to find out more."

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Jim McNeil

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Raised: 151%

Target: £250.00
Raised so far: £377.50

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My story

Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

I'd been in the mood for doing something really silly for quite a while now, so I've signed up to run 10km in the Great Yorkshire Run on 6th September. It's my first ever long race. At first, I was a little apprehensive but as it gets closer, I'm actually beginning to look forward to it. Whether this is sensible or not - only time will tell.

The big day
I managed to exceed all expectations. I thought, as I came up the long slog past Ponds Forge, that I might have got under 60 minutes. When the times went on the race website, I had done 10km in 55 minutes 27 seconds. To say I was pleased would be a massive understatement. Combined with getting (to date) well over £200 in sponsorship just made it all the better. Thanks to all who sponsored me.

And the most bizarre bit? I enjoyed every minute and have already entered another race. Looks like the weekend never stopped.....

Latest
30-8-2009 My last 10km before the big one and I managed it in 61 minutes. Damflask Reservoir went past in a blur..... The sponsorship is coming along nicely. Please tell all your friends that they can donate online, very easily.

8-2009 Still creaking a wee bit from Sunday but chanced another 3km tonight after work. Managed it in 20 minutes, which I'm very happy with.

And the paperwork has arrived from The Great Yorkshire Run organisers,
so I have my number - 4899.

23-8-2009 I did two circuits of Damflask reservoir (10km) today in 69 minutes. And, although I feel like death slightly warmed up today, I think I'm going to be OK on the day.

Training
I've been doing 3-5km runs in training and, so far, I'm managing around 7minutes per km. Not fast, but not bad for an old man. From this week, I'm intending to start longer runs. I'll post a note when I know how I've done.

Why sponsor me?
I decided that, as I'm going to do this race, there might as well be a positive benefit. I've long supported the work of Survival International, which campaigns for the rights of tribal peoples throughout the world. The work of Survival has never been more vital and you can be sure that your money will be going to a good cause that really does make a difference.

If you' like to know more, have a look at Survival's web site at http://www.survival-international.org.

So please dig deep and donate now!

	Donation by Colin Merrony 27/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Lorna 19/09/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	I'm impressed!! Well done Your wee sister Marion Donation by Marion Straub 18/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Completing that is a very good excuse for having a few beers. Donation by John Blyth 18/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well Done Jim!! Donation by Jo Agus 18/09/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Donation by David Sainty 17/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Jings Crivens! Help ma Boab! Donation by J Symonds 14/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Before I knew you were doing it, you'd done it! Fab effort Jim, well done! Donation by Allison Fox 12/09/09	£15.00
	Exceptional - not such a useless old git after all Donation by Christopher Duff 12/09/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	well done Jim! Donation by Kenneth Aitchison 08/09/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Well done! x Donation by Sarah Cole 06/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck from John and I! Donation by Emma Gowans 06/09/09	£10.00
	See you in the 2012 Olympics? Donation by Donald Henson 04/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Jim! Just keep visualising that pint waiting for you at the finish! Donation by Andrew Slaney 04/09/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good luck with the run! Donation by Sarah Howard 02/09/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Donation by Ian Kennedy 02/09/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good luck mad Jim!! I'll look out for you on the run (no - I'm not doing it, but Bazil is!) Donation by Jess Mullins 02/09/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Donation by Mike Heyworth 02/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by anonymous 01/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Rowan May 01/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Jim!! Donation by Anna Badcock 01/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	You have our sympathies in advance! Donation by Tony and Christine Ball 01/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	You're mad! But I like mad. Good luck. Donation by kathleen cronk 30/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Hi Jim, good luck with the run! Donation by Diane Patchett 30/08/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Ray Mears, Bruce Parry and now Jim McNeil - the tribes of the world are in good hands! Donation by Roy Sykes 27/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	As if your missionary work amongst the English isn't enough, now this. Good Luck. Donation by Andrew Lines 25/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Brilliant! Keep on running...... Donation by Sally Gay 11/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£260.00
Offline donations:	£117.50
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£66.28

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