John Begley is fundraising for The Cred Foundation

John Begley Brighton Marathon 2012

Brighton Marathon 2012

on 15/04/2012

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Raising money for The Cred Foundation

Charity Registration No. 1072426

CRED Foundation partners with locally-run projects all round the world, each transforming lives in remarkable ways. CRED not only resources and helps develop these projects, but facilitates schools, colleges and young people in making a difference for themselves. www.cred.org.uk

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John Begley

Raised: 91%

Target: £1,325.00
Raised so far: £1,206.30

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Hello all

Yes this is Beggers and I AM going to complete the Brighton Marathon on the 15th April 2012.

Have I ever run a distance like this before ? - Of course not !

Have my 44 years man and boy been working towards this challenge ? - you've seen me training in the Tirola bar,Sterns,Carioca,Chapmans and more lately the George and Dragon, so the answer is definitely NO !

So why stop with the smokes and the pints ? - My daughter Emily is going to Kibera, Kenya in March 2012. This is the largest slum in Africa and home to 1.5 million people in just 1 square mile of appalling poverty. With open sewers and poorly put together shacks the people of Kibera have a hard enough time surviving day to day - considering how best to entertain or educate their children is a luxury that few can consider.

Due to the epidemic HIV virus 70% of the children she will be working with are orphans. Emily is hoping to bring a little light to the children of the slums by means of an educational program involving sport and by taking sports equipment and clothes to the kids who have nothing but hope for a better day and a positive outlook that has put me to shame.

If you are able to contribute to this worthy cause I will ensure that you get an update on Emily's return to see how you have helped those whose destiny is in the hands of others - you and me !

Thanks for taking the time to read my page and any contribution is as welcome as the support on Marathon day to bring this mid-life crisis man over the line

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	Hi Beggers Sorry it's taken so long to donate the money. Hope you reach your target. Lesley Donation by LESLEY DONNELLY on 19/05/12	£40.00 + £10.00 Gift Aid
	Good Luck John, hope you're not last! lots of love Sean, Janet , Jacob and Alex x Donation by janet keith on 29/03/12	£50.00 + £12.50 Gift Aid
	Good luck John, you can do it! Love from Claire, Jeremy and Boys xxxx Donation by Claire Scholes on 23/03/12	£20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid
	Good luck Beggers, keep the Vaseline handy. Gibby & Sebs. Donation by Anonymous on 16/03/12	£10.00 + £2.50 Gift Aid
	The secret to running a marathon is filling up on 'Carbs'- like pasta, rice, burgers, kebabs etc. Good luck - Piercey. Donation by Paul Pierce on 19/02/12	£10.00 + £2.50 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Old Boy! Dont' forget your Pacemaker!!! Donation by Claire Foot on 17/02/12	£10.00 + £2.50 Gift Aid
	I hear 'Moore & Coey' are in intensive training to be your lycra and spandex wearing 'sponge and bottle' supports for the day..Good luck!!! Donation by Mike Redmond on 16/02/12	£10.00 + £2.50 Gift Aid
	Good Luck John, I've done a few Half marathons (Brighton to come on Sunday!) and that is definitely far enough for me, so good on ya Donation by Stuart McCaig on 15/02/12	£10.00 + £2.50 Gift Aid
	Cant wait to see you pounding yourself around Worthing, old boy. Well done mate. We were Mr anonymous but now we are not. Mick Moore and Mick Coey Donation by MICHAEL MOORE on 13/02/12	£20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid
	Well done Beggers - wish I was with you - NOT Ali H. Mick Moore and Coey want you know they are Mr Anonymous for the donation below! Run fat boy run ! Donation by Alison Harrison on 13/02/12	£20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid
	Lube them nipples baby XXXXXXXX Donation by jolyon mackew on 13/02/12	£50.00 + £12.50 Gift Aid
	Good luck! Donation by Vicky Scargill on 13/02/12	£10.00 + £2.50 Gift Aid
	Best wishes and good luck. Donation by Paul Lewendon on 13/02/12	£10.00 + £2.50 Gift Aid
	Good luck Donation by Jim Williams on 12/02/12	£10.00 + £2.50 Gift Aid
	I'm sure you'll enjoy the experience like I did last year .NOT!! Good luck Donation by Mark Bowman on 11/02/12	£10.00 + £2.50 Gift Aid
	The things we do for our children. You do realise how long a marathon is? Good Luck !! Donation by Peter V. on 10/02/12	£10.00 + £2.50 Gift Aid
	I've never seen you run that distance before but what a sprinter - last orders at the G&D!! Good luck mate. Donation by Chas on 10/02/12	£10.00 + £2.50 Gift Aid
	I will cheer you on with a glass of bolly!! Donation by lorraine Morrison on 08/02/12	£10.00 + £2.50 Gift Aid
	Hope you realise there's no tunnel to hide in for a couple of hours like your training runs at the airport. Good luck mate. Rob. Donation by Robert Knight on 07/02/12	£10.00 + £2.50 Gift Aid
	Good effort mate and good luck with the training Donation by Kev O on 07/02/12	£30.00 + £7.50 Gift Aid
	Well done Beggers for doing this. You just cannt help getting your legs out can you!! Pam and Tony xx Donation by pam harris on 07/02/12	£10.00 + £2.50 Gift Aid
	In words of Rex Garvin and the Mighty Cravers 'Sock it to em JB' Donation by Dave Padwick on 07/02/12	£10.00 + £2.50 Gift Aid
	Good luck. Nice legs by the way! Donation by Jennifer Nicol on 07/02/12	£10.00 + £2.50 Gift Aid
	Love you, love your girls, except Ali. XXX Donation by Tim Kay Fin Holly and Aoife XX on 03/02/12	£50.00
	Go for it John. Hope Emily has a fantastic time. xx Donation by karen royce on 03/02/12	£20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid