My story

All finished, really pleased, we jogged all the way, 4 hours 54 mins. Can't quite believe it!!

Many thanks to all our sponsors and supporters without whom I'm sure we would have struggled.

In a moment of madness I decided with my best friend Rob to get fit and run the Brighton Marathon, having not trained or kept myself fit for a few years since retiring from playing rugby, also I was concerned that it would soon be more difficult to see my feet so this seemed an excellent idea. I would like to thank the Limbless Association for giving me the opportunity of running and I am delighted that I will hopefully be able to raise some money for this excellent charity helping all people with limb loss.

I will be 43 years old when I run the Brighton marathon, 11 years after I completed my only other Marathon in London. I am married to Jessica we have 3 daughters and a granddaughter. Still live in my home town of Brighton and I help run a business near Gatwick servicing and supplying Multifunctional Printers and Photocopiers.

Perhaps I should carry an odd shaped ball with me?

Many thanks for visiting my page and I do hope you can support me, in my moment of madness, and the Limbless Association.

Mark

The Limbless Association provides information and support to the limb-loss community. They aim to support people of all ages and backgrounds through a variety of existing programs and services.

They offer support to individuals of any age, whether they are about to have an amputation or are already living with congenital or acquired limb-loss and we offer assistance and information to carers, family members and friends if they require it. We support both the civilian and military population and work closely with other UK Charities to provide the best overall service for each individual.

They provide a national association of friends and contemporaries through the Limbless Association membership system and provide a single, unified voice for the UK limb-loss community, creating a national union and alliance for UK prosthetic patients.

 

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My charity

The Limbless Association

The Limbless Association

Charity Registration No. 803533

Limbless Association is a national charity for individuals with limb loss, their family and their carers. We aim to help these individuals through their own talents and initiatives to become active members of their communities. LA enables amputees achieve rehabilitation and sustain independence at home, employment and in the community. LA is the only charity for individuals with limb loss of all ages and backgrounds. We run many programs that are unique to our organisation such as a national helpline devoted to amputee issues; our Football+ Project run in conjunction with Chelsea FC Football in the Community, and our Outreach Program, which co-ordinates our prominent Volunteer Visitors Network. This Network consists members who, using their experience as amputees, support people awaiting amputation or amputees experiencing difficulties since their operation. Limbless Association also played a key role in assisting victims who sustained limb-loss during the 7/7 London terrorist attacks.

Donations 23

Donation by Anonymous on 18/04/12

£200.00

+ £50.00 Gift Aid

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Well done Pops!!

Donation by Amelie on 16/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Well Done Mark! Now the the ultimate challenge get Symoon Running!

Donation by Russ Nathan on 16/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Well done Dad!!! :) Ready for the marathon a day yet? :D:D:D:D

Donation by Symoon Dodd on 16/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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It's only 26 miles!

Donation by Paul Stark on 14/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck keep running !

Donation by Mark Sperrin on 13/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Left foot forward approx 33,000 times ! Good luck mate, hope to see you at the finish, then BAR 106 at Hilton for Party?

Donation by Mark Buckle on 12/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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BEST OF LUCK MATE

Donation by RICHARD WILLIAMS on 10/04/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck doddy.

Donation by Chris Hasell on 10/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Tom Harding on 10/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by david sheppard on 10/04/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Having had GBS, I understand and sympathise with all those who are limbless. Well done Mark for your Marathon on 15th April

Donation by Chris Corbin on 06/04/12

£250.00

+ £62.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck mate - I saw you sprinting at the weekend...but that was just pints!!

Donation by Kesh Sharma on 04/04/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Good luck mate, I’m sure the 'duncan goodhew/''right said fred' double act is a cunning plan to shave seconds off your times!

Donation by Rory O'Boyle on 04/04/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Very Best of luck Love M.

Donation by Anonymos on 27/03/12

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Good luck Doddy....

Donation by robert turnbull on 26/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 20/03/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good Luck Doddy !

Donation by Tony Saxby on 23/02/12

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Good Luck mate, just remember its a marathon not a sprint!

Donation by Bruce Larmar on 15/02/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Good luck Mark with both the run itself and raising the much needed funds.

Donation by matt fox on 01/02/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Mate - I think we may ruin the training programme at the end of March!

Donation by Antony Huckle on 27/01/12

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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You're mad Doddy and far too old but I'm impressed all the same. Well done mate.

Donation by ken owen on 26/01/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Best of luck Mate! We'll be rooting for you!

Donation by Paul Cleeve on 26/01/12

£50.00

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£930.00
  • Offline donations£625.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£1,555.00
  • Gift Aid£220.00

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