My story

Thanks to everyone who supported me - I completed the Edinburgh Marathon in 3 hours 47 minutes on probably the hottest day of the year. Well done to everyone who managed it :)

My wife works for I N UK, the national charity which supports the one in six couples who find they have difficulties conceiving their much wanted family. I wanted to help raise awarness of an issue which affects so many people, which brings so much heartache and yet the impact of which is vastly underestimated. I wanted to raise some money for the charity and help them change people's experiences of infertility and I would really appreciate your help.

I know what it's like to find you can't easily have the family you dreamt of - we have been so lucky to be successful but many others are still struggling and need the support of Infertility Network UK to help them cope. Many others will sadly never be successful in having the family they so much want and there is a section of I N UK called More to Life which offers support to those who remail involuntarily chldless.

After running the Glasgow Half Marathon in 2011 my buddy and training partner has talked me into doing the full Edinburgh Marathon (he forgets my age sometimes!). If you have been lucky enough to have children, just imagine for a moment what your life would have been like without your family and then take another moment to donate and help support those who are still trying.

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

So please dig deep and donate now. And on behalf of everyone who has problems conceiving - Thank you!

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My charity

Infertility Network UK

Infertility Network UK

Charity Registration No. 1099960

I N UK supports all experiencing infertility and through the More to Life network to those facing involuntary childlessness. Our 2013 Talking about Trying campaign aims to end the isolation and secrecy surrounding infertility so please support the charity and help get infertility out of the closet

Donations 29

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Jim, you don't know me from Adam, but congratulations on running for such a great cause! Neil Stewart

Donation by Neil Stewart on 15/08/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Well done in completing the marathon, an amazing achievement I could only ever aspire to. Best wishes, Rachel Watson

Donation by Rachel Watson on 29/05/12

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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Well done on completing the marathon especially in this heat

Donation by Derek and Linda on 28/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Bravo, Jim! I don't know how you managed to run in that heat. I could scarcely walk.

Donation by Jeanie Clarkson on 28/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Well done!

Donation by Maria Antonia Rodriguez Portela on 28/05/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Well done Jim - and on possibly the hottest day of the year...what a star !!!

Donation by Susan Rose on 27/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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I think you are made but best of luck, glad it's not me especially in this heat. Mum (in law)

Donation by Susan Seenan on 26/05/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Thanks for doing this for the charity Jim, it's really appreciated Good luck tomorrow, I'll be at the finish to cheer you over the line Susan

Donation by Susan Seenan on 26/05/12

£26.20

+ £6.55 Gift Aid

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Best of luck for a great cause

Donation by Mr and Mrs C on 18/05/12

£5.00

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Good Luck Jim,

Donation by Helen on 18/05/12

£10.00

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Good luck Jim, Alana says keep on running

Donation by Adam on 18/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck James,

Donation by Dad on 18/05/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Thank you so much for your support Jim - fantastic effort! All the very best, Clare x

Donation by Clare Lewis-Jones on 18/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Colin Findlay on 17/05/12

£26.40

+ £6.60 Gift Aid

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Jim, I don't know where you find all the energy from! Best of luck and a HUGE HUG from me! Diane xx

Donation by Diane Arnold on 02/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 01/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Hope you are recovering well !!!!!!

Donation by gerald o'donnell on 30/04/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 30/04/12

£20.00

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Good Luck, an amazing cause.

Donation by Nicola Chalmers on 21/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck with this - am filled with admiration!

Donation by Kate Brian on 20/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Russell Duncan on 16/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Good luck Jim, we know you can do it! Chris, Karen, Callum and Scott

Donation by karen figgins on 21/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Good luck Jim, you are a braver man than me! Jennie x

Donation by Jennie on 20/11/11

£10.00

Hey Dad, go for it and watch out for those old legs :) Scott

Donation by Scott Seenan on 20/11/11

£20.00

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Good luck Jim - go for it! Sheena

Donation by Sheena Young on 28/09/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£557.60
  • Offline donations£0.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£557.60
  • Gift Aid£109.40

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