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Martin's Bob Graham Round
I'm attempting the Bob Graham Round for North West Air Ambulance because people need this vital, life-saving service.
Event: Bob Graham Round between 02/06/2012 and 03/06/2012
£2,399.17 raised of £2,500.00 target
62 donations
My Target:
£2,500.00
£2,399.17 raised so far
How to make a donation
Donate online at - www.justgiving.com/Martin-Spooner
By mobile internet Scan this code on your smartphone to go straight to Martin Spooner's page.
By text message to donate £10 Text YJHE55 £10
to 70070
My story
Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.
The thought of making an attempt at the Bob Graham round is one that has intrigued me for a couple of years. The historic 72-mile, 42-peak challenge, to be completed in less than 24 hours will be my greatest test to date!
When my dad, Grant, had a heart attack in February last year whilst in Coniston and was subsequently treated / airlifted by the NWAA, it became clear to me how vital this service is. This quickly led me to the decision to utilise my Bob Graham Round attempt to raise some money for the air ambulance.
I started training more seriously for the challenge 12 months ago and have steadily increased the intensity up to the 15 or so hours, 40 miles and 10,000ft of ascent per week on the fells that is needed to give this a go. Needless to say, I'm relieved that the dark, wet and cold winter evenings on the hills are just about over!
Many thanks for supporting and I'll keep you informed of my progress. Two months to go now!
Martin
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My gallery 9
My updates 19
A massive thanks to everyone who has donated so far.....but it's still not too late. People are still donating and we are very close now to the target. Remember, £2500 covers the cost of one air rescue.
Another £65 just in from friends and relatives. Amazing stuff. So close now to that target!
Some success with the photos but its still not playing ball!
Technical problem! The site isn't allowing me to add photos today - will keep trying.
£700 The total raised by Coniston Sailing Club over the weekend. That doesn't include all of the generous online donations made by the members. They have worked incredibly hard with cake stalls, raffles, buckets and bribery to make as much as they can during the regatta. Amazing!
My charity
North West Air Ambulance
Charity Registration No. 1075641
The North West Air Ambulance charity is the medical air emergency service covering Gtr Manchester, Cheshire, Merseyside, Lancashire & Cumbria. Costing £4m a year to run, it serves all major road traffic incidents, serious sports accidents and incidents in areas with poor and restricted road access.
Donations 62
Good luck Mr Spooner. We will be thinking of you and cheering you on for a great run. Alice and Charlie Abel
Donation by Gill Harvey on 01/06/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Good luck Mr Spooner, run fast! From Noah
Donation by Natalie Harling on 01/06/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Good Luck.You have my admiration for your efforts in aid of a worthy cause.
Donation by Sue Bond on 01/06/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Go Go Uncle Martini! You are an inspiration to us all! We'll be waiting for you at the finish. Lots of love Jo, Matt and Stanley xxx
Donation by Jo Spooner on 01/06/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Good Luck Martin. Rather you than me! All the best Ian and Tess Reid Coniston SC
Donation by ian reid on 31/05/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
I've walked the route and its a killer, Good luck, Hat off to anybody taking on the Bob "Sackhead" round as it became known.
Donation by The other Ranger 245!! ;o) on 31/05/12
£36.00
+ £9.00 Gift Aid
Good luck Martin - quite in awe of you!
Donation by Antonia Taylor on 31/05/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Good luck Martin - we'll get those buckets rattling over the weekend
Donation by Judy Leese on 31/05/12
£25.00
+ £6.25 Gift Aid
Run fast Martin!
Donation by Susie Ramsden on 30/05/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Good Luck Martin!
Donation by Christine & Alonso on 29/05/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Bet you are checking the weather forecast regularly now!!! See you in Wasdale. It is such an amazing day out. Good luck and all for a great cause too.
Donation by Clare McKeown & family on 29/05/12
£25.00
+ £6.25 Gift Aid
Good luck Martin and for a great cause
Donation by Heather Park on 29/05/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Martin That is one hell of a challenge. Good for you!
Donation by Jack Cairns on 29/05/12
£25.00
+ £6.25 Gift Aid
Barking mad, but for a first class cause. The very best of luck to you. Try hard, but do not end up a casualty. The dosh is yours either way
Donation by Starbird on 29/05/12
£25.00
+ £6.25 Gift Aid
Good luck Martin!
Donation by Helen Mattinson on 28/05/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Good luck Martin, hope everything goes well and for such a deserving cause.....
Donation by Chris & Julia Guttridge on 28/05/12
£25.00
+ £6.25 Gift Aid
Donation by Glenn Hayes on 28/05/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Donation by Brian Dallas on 24/05/12
£50.00
Good luck Martin, great idea!
Donation by Ben Shirley on 23/05/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Good Luck Mr Spooner I'm sure you will do it You are a Super hero !!
Donation by Matthew Wilson on 18/05/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
good luck martin and keep safe, james nicola and the boys xx
Donation by James Finnegan on 17/05/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
You can do it Martin - I'll be thinking about you every step of the way (almost)!
Donation by Lucy Stanford on 17/05/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Good luck Martin! Love Helena and Paul Teverson
Donation by Helena Teverson on 11/05/12
£10.00
Good Luck Martin
Donation by Chris Naylor on 11/05/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Rather you than me, but we're sure you'll make it!
Donation by peter platts on 09/05/12
£25.00
+ £6.25 Gift Aid
Donation summary
- * Online donations£1,151.00
- Offline donations£1,248.17
- Text donations£0.00
- Total raised£2,399.17
- Gift Aid£266.50
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