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My story

 
Just to set the record straight – this is NOT Matthew pestering you yet again for sponsorship for just another run…., but instead this is Malin and I will be running the very first marathon of my life on the 1st November! Not only will this be the first marathon of my life, but I have also decided to run the biggest and arguably greatest one of them of all; New York.

This will be the biggest challenge of my life since the children came along. My dear Canadian friend Patti is training with me and we aim to cross the finish line together around lunchtime on the day. We are not sure if we are more nervous than excited, but running the final stage of the race, as we cross back into Manhattan from the Bronx and then turning the final corner at the bottom of Central Park, will be a dream come true!

Fairbridge (http://www.fairbridge.org.uk/) is run by Andrew Purvis, a very good friend of ours, and who is also our son Felix's godfather. Each year Fairbridge works with around 3,700 young people aged 13-25 that other organisations find difficult to engage – giving them the self-confidence and skills they need to change their lives. The young people often face multiple issues, ranging from school exclusion and homelessness to anti-social behaviour, crime and substance misuse. They often lack family support and exist on the margins of society.  

Donating through Justgiving is just a few mouse clicks away and is totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Fairbridge gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

I would be enormously grateful if you would sponsor me. The cause is a great one and I promise to give it my all!

 

Malin

 

Congratulations Malin - would be nice to see you as well rather than just that big lump you hang around with next time! Donation by Tony Ward 24/11/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Malin, Great initiative and well done. What an amazing achievement. Take care Donation by Martin Grieder 21/11/09  

£75.00

Kära Malin! Jag är jätteimponerad! Särskilt av hur fräsch och glad du ser ut direkt EFTER denna prestation! Kramar, Gunilla Donation by Gunilla Finnberg 13/11/09  

£50.00

Bara några dagar kvar! Någon gång hoppas jag att vi kan springa ett maraton tillsammans. Lycka till i NYC! Donation by David Wennergren 28/10/09  

£75.00

Donation by Nicolas du Chastel 26/10/09  

£45.00

Lycka til!. Vi är mycket stolta över din vilja och engagemang att genomföra "loppet". 1000 kramar Donation by Mamma och Pappa 25/10/09  

£50.00

I'll be thinking of you every step of the way! Donation by Samantha Melzer 18/10/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Dear Malin, You are mad & brave ! I have no doubt you will do a great job. Good Luck & Have a blast ! Love 'The Lals' Donation by Niru & Anuj Lal 15/10/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

go for it! Donation by rian and bernhard 12/10/09  

£75.00

We admire your dedication and wish you all the best for race day. Love Rachel, Rick, Sabine and Leah Donation by Rachel Hammonds 07/10/09  

£50.00

Malin, I am very proud of you! well done for even attempting this. I am sure you will both do great! Donation by Stephanie Manasseh 06/10/09  

£20.00

Malin, show Matthew how it should really be done so that he can finally stop. Good luck. Donation by Anthony Scott 05/10/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by The Aitchison family 05/10/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck in NY. When do you expect all 5 of you will complete your first family marathon together? Donation by Jamie Heywood 05/10/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck Marlin...! Donation by James Marshall 05/10/09  

£100.00

Donation by Cinny Ridgwell 04/10/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by Estelle Kershaw 04/10/09  

£20.00

Best of luck, especially when you hit the wall! We are all very impressed and want to see the pics when you get back...x Donation by Claire Grimes 04/10/09  

£20.00

Donation by Anonymous 04/10/09  

£25.00

Donation by Samina Siddiqui 03/10/09  

£50.00

Sponsorship on behalf of Charlie, Helen and Matthew Traylen - many thanks! Donation by Matthew Ridgwell 01/10/09  

£45.00

I think that Ridgwell tradition dictates 50 press ups every mile also..... Donation by The Austins 01/10/09  

£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid

Malin, happy couples grow like each other, but try not to pick up all R's attributes. Marathons: fine just about, but please don't go the whole hog. Donation by Vince & Marie-Louise Warner 29/09/09  

£50.00

Please enjoy the run as well as the charity raising results! Donation by Chadwick Family 28/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck Malin ! We will be thinking of you! x Michelle, Ian , Hailey and Hunter Donation by Michelle Sanchez 10/09/09  

£25.00

Go Team Malin!!! Best of luck Malin. We'll be thinking of you. Donation by Debbie Clerkin 06/09/09  

£50.00

Go for it Malin and please don't let Matthew give you one of his wooden (table) legs to run with... Donation by Johan Enocson 03/09/09  

£50.00

Good luck Malin. You are very brave! Pilar, Giles, Fernando and Victoria Donation by Pilar Velazquez 02/09/09  

£25.00

Malin - best of luck - enjoy. Then to catch up with the Woodrows and have Ridgwell IV - then the fun will really begin !!! Donation by James Woodrow 28/08/09  

£100.00

Good luck Malin - hope the trip is good including the apres marathon! Donation by Nicholas Badman 25/08/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
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