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*UPDATE* Just finished with a time of 3 hours 52 minutes. Feet are rather sore but rest of my body in pretty good shape. A huge thank you to everyone that sponsored me so far and supported me during the training and the race itself. More news to come but now I just fancy a bath! Jim. ********************************************************************************* Hello. My name is Jim Scott and on 13th April I am running in the 2008 London Marathon to raise funds for the Henry Barnfield Fund, an umbrella group to the Samantha Dickson Brain Tumour Trust.

In February 2005, at the age of five, Henry Barnfield was diagnosed with a brain tumour. Very sadly I never had the chance to meet Henry but I know from his family that he coped incredibly bravely and faced his illness with typical spirit right up until he finally lost his battle ten months later on Christmas Day. As a parent myself it is difficult to comprehend exactly how Shirley and Barny, Henry's equally brave parents, have managed to cope with their loss. However I do know that their ongoing efforts to raise funds in Henry's memory for continued medical research in this field are incredibly important to them.

Henry's fund and the Samantha Dickson Brain Tumour Trust exist to find a cure for childhood and adult Brain Tumours through funding research and to offer support, hope and information to patients and their carers. The Charity has become the largest single funder of laboratory based brain tumour research in the United Kingdom.

In 2007 Shirley Barnfield completed the challenge of the London Marathon herself but owing to injury this year is unable to repeat the experience (or so she tells me!) and I am delighted to be able to take her place. In the very early days of the London Marathon (back in the 80s) I applied to run without success on a number of occasions so twenty years on to have the chance to take on the challenge is very exciting. While I am excited and perhaps if I'm honest a little apprehensive about the task ahead, I also feel extremely honoured to be running for such a special cause and to be running for Henry.

Thank you for visiting my fundraising page. Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me as SDBTT - Henry Barnfield Fund will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

If you feel able to support us and to sponsor me I would be extremely grateful.

Yours,

Jim

Well Done! Donation by Geoff & Rosie Audis 09/05/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Well done Jim Donation by Brenda & Peter 24/04/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

a bonus of £2 per minute for beating your 4 hour target. WELL DONE! Donation by John and Fiona 21/04/08  

£16.00 + £4.51 Gift Aid

well done.all very proud of you. Donation by mike savage 18/04/08  

£33.00 + £9.31 Gift Aid

good luck from Alastair's Mum Donation by sheila 13/04/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck & watch out for that wall? Donation by Gareth Evans 13/04/08  

£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid

two legs good, four legs bad, but don`t wreck what you`ve got. Donation by skippy 11/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck Jamie Donation by Caroline Weeden 11/04/08  

£50.00

We will be popping up around the course to cheer you on!! Donation by Peter & Margaret Scott 11/04/08  

£260.00 + £73.33 Gift Aid

A wonderful cause, best of luck. Donation by Emma, Justin, William & Alice 10/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck and enjoy it if you can! Donation by Russell, Kate & Harriet 10/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best of luck Donation by Richard Anniss 10/04/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Helicopter on standby! Donation by RCR Aviation 10/04/08  

£100.00

kick on Donation by Julian Thorpe 10/04/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good Luck, no pain no gain ! Donation by sonia marfleet 09/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck and love Donation by David and Sue 09/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Hope it goes well Donation by Bridget & Martin Lyne 09/04/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

BEST OF LUCK Donation by PETER HARLAND 08/04/08  

£100.00

Good Luck from the family Donation by Jenny & Todd and Mum & Dad &Family 08/04/08  

£70.00 + £19.74 Gift Aid

Good effort - hope the heart holds up! Donation by Rowan Allan 07/04/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck, run fast....and don't forget to vaseline where the sun doesn't shine! Donation by Andrew, Clare and family 07/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Super effort! Donation by neillmillard@cavanagh.co.uk 07/04/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Rather you than me. Good luck Donation by Crimble Lunt 04/04/08  

£50.00

Best of luck! Donation by Susannah & family 03/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Jim, we will be watching! Donation by Tim & Ali 03/04/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Hope it's not too hot (or too wet). Happy running.... Donation by Nick Probin 03/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Best of luck - Henry was a great chap Donation by Purple Ski 03/04/08  

£100.00

Well Done! Donation by Dougal Bridger 03/04/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good Luck Jim! My cousin died of a brain tumour in December so I am delighted to be able to support Donation by Clair White & family 02/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good for you Jim! Best of luck Donation by Audis Family 02/04/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
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