John Patterson is fundraising for Traidcraft Exchange

John's Great North Stagger

BUPA Great North Run 2009

on 20/09/2009

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Raising money for

Traidcraft Exchange

Charity Registration No. 1048752

Traidcraft Exchange - Traidcraft's charity - works to enable poor producers in Africa and Asia to grow their businesses, find markets and engage effectively in trade. We passionately believe that trade can provide opportunities for people to work their way out of poverty.

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John Patterson

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Raised: 98%

Target: £500.00
Raised so far: £488.00

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My story

I've had a rush of blood to the head and agreed to run the Great North Run for Traidcraft. It's a fantastic cause, dedicated to fighting poverty through fair trade - find out more at www.traidcraft.org.uk.

Unfortunately, I'm not a fantastic runner - I've never done the GNR before, and in fact (not sure I should admit this), I've never run more than 8 miles before - well, not since I was a little kid chasing a football anyway.... So, your support for the cause is greatly appreciated, but will also help me to motivate myself on my training schedule - after all, I'm probably in the veteran age bracket!

Here's how to sponsor me. 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 make a donation and help me make it through my first half marathon!

Cheers, John.

	Better late than never (my donation).....Well done! Donation by Sara Hall 19/10/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Well done John! Sorry only a fiver but had to sponsor loads folk in GNR and other runs! Donation by Conrad 05/10/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good luck mate-hope you run a blinder with minimal chaffing! Donation by Chris and Sophie 19/09/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Hope all that beach jogging has paid off. Regards to Jimmy Saville. Good on you! Donation by Simon O'Neill 19/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck John- will you be wearing black and white?- I'll be in a multicoloured fluorescent tutu (don't ask!) x Donation by Stephi Shilling 19/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck John. The first 500 yards are definately the easiest!! Donation by Degsy 18/09/09	£10.00
	run, run, ouch, run, run, ouch - see on the big day John. Good luck! x Donation by Kim Smith 17/09/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Best of luck bonnie lad. Donation by Simon Kemp 17/09/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Seeing as you supported me a couple of times - from the finishing line with a pint in your hand! Good luck! Donation by Claire Fallows 17/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Toon Toon Donation by Steve Jackson 16/09/09	£10.00
	did gnr a couple of years back 'n its great day. yogi, yogi, yogi... oi, oi, oi... enjoy, good luck & great cause. Let us know how you get on :-)) Donation by John Dingli 16/09/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good excuse for a bit of networking, eh. Don't forget to stop once you get to South Shields. Donation by Bob 16/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	All the best from Andy, Carolyn, Emma, Louisa & Rosanna. Donation by Andrew Davenport 16/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	John, enjoy the run - good luck Donation by Sharon Coull 16/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Small contribution, have a good day Donation by Tony C 16/09/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good Luck John, sorry it can't be more but I'm sponsoring a few people this year so I'm spreading my money across a few causes Donation by Kate Rushby 06/09/09	£3.00 + £0.85 Gift Aid
	Good luck - mad impetuous fool. Donation by MAP 04/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck with the run Donation by Nan 27/08/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good luck John. Doing the GNR left me the man I am today. Dodgy knees, knackered ankles, .... Donation by Steve Walker 13/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Foolish if you ask me... Good luck! Donation by Nic & Anna 11/08/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	John, i'll sponsor you £100 if you carry me from the start to the finish ;-) Donation by Nigel Platt 11/08/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good luck! Donation by Adam 09/08/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Not a cat in hells chance of getting me to do do that but damn sure you can. Go Bro!! Donation by Anna Patterson 06/08/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	13 miles eh, lucky for some, hope it is for you. You go Mr P, take it for the team! Donation by Clare Lindsey 28/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck John, will you be going for fancy dress as well??? Donation by Gill Finney 27/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck John, you can do it push through the pain barrier and it'll be well worth it Donation by Jayne Archbold 27/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Hi JP You'd have gotten this a lot earlier if you'd typed my email address correctly :) Good luck Traidcraft? Don't they sell hardware supplies? Donation by Anthony Keltie 24/07/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	You know you can take this trying new things thing too far ! You're a braver nman than me ! Best of luck Donation by Tom B 23/07/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	V impressive Jon, however I do expect you to be available for the consumption of alcoholic beverages after your self-imposed fast. Rgds N Donation by Norm 22/07/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	With all this time on your hands, I expect a good time for my dosh! Donation by Paul Newton 21/07/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£453.00
Offline donations:	£35.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£122.13

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