Raised: 162%
Target: £1,000.00
Raised so far: £1,615.00
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UPDATE 26th October

Well, we made it, with a time of 1hr 46min we were tired but pleased with our achievement and very grateful to all who sponsored us. Donations are still coming in, who knows, perhaps I'll make 150% of target? Thank you very much for your support.

Earlier this year my first friend in this world was taken from it far too soon, leaving his loving family and so many friends  stunned, wondering how this could happen to such a fit man and how unfair such a good man's time should be cut short.

Paul was a terrific sportsman, a great all rounder who represented his county in numerous sports, and his University Cambridge in rugby at full back in the 1987 Varsity Match.

The following links give some insight to those who didn't know him.     

http://www.lastingtribute.co.uk/tribute/beard/2998378

http://www.curufc.com/newsevent.php?newseventid=134

http://www.berkhamstedcc.com/pages/page_7261/PaulBeardinmemoriam.aspx

http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/sport/Paul-Beard-His-legacy-will.4896393.jp

I'm running a half marathon to raise some money to help forward the work he started; following my brother Tim's excellent performance in the Great North Run failure is not an option & I have a time of 1hr 53mins to beat!

Thank you in advance for your support, I know the money will be put to good use.  

Paul remains an inspiration to me.

Many thanks to team mate/coach Richard (co-incidentally also a full back) for giving me the training plan and support to keep me "on track"!

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So please dig deep and donate now.

Well done on beating 1 hr 50. As per our bet, £50 "bonus" to the cause as promised. Donation by Andrew Jeffers 23/12/09  

£50.00

well done sorry I took so long to get around to doing it Donation by Eleri cross 10/11/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Sorry it's late. Well done. Donation by Paul Higgs 03/11/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

well done buddy - good job. Donation by neal williams 02/11/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Donation by Mary Beard 01/11/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

another 12 quid makes 150%, ever thought about being a proffesional charity worker.... well done mate Donation by darren thomas 28/10/09  

£12.00 + £3.38 Gift Aid

Donation by simon thompsett 28/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Next time remember the plasters!! Donation by Dave Jones 28/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good form Matt, Congratulations from the Gibo clan Donation by Gibo 27/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Congratualations! That's a fantastic time and an amazing amount of money you've raised for such a good cause. Well done : ) Donation by Sarah Boycott 27/10/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Well Done Matey I bet you needed a few pints of Guinness after that. Much Love Jeff Donation by Jeff Dixon 27/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Very well done Matt and a great cause. I hope the money raised goes some way to helping the efforts of all involved Donation by Geraint Jenkins 27/10/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Hey, congratulations Matt - great going on the run and the money raised! Here's to the Marathon next spring eh!? Donation by Justine Gainer 27/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done Matthew, congrats on reaching your target. I expect it was an emotional journey as well xx Donation by Angelene Barton-Cunnell 27/10/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Better late than never!! Well done on the run, very impressive time. Hope you're now well recovered and have had a couple of these.... Donation by Vicky and Ian Targett 27/10/09  

£13.00 + £3.67 Gift Aid

Well done Matthew....London next year ? Donation by Ray Williams 27/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

the double as promised Donation by Robert Skilton 26/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Was that photo taken before or after the run or is it just a random hangover snap. Well done Mr C Donation by Steve Applebee 26/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

well done matt Donation by Ben Tweddle 26/10/09  

Good luck for tomorrow! Simon'll be keeping an eye on that time... Donation by Cat Bates 24/10/09  

£10.00

Good luck buddy. Do it for all of us who've lost a good friend far too soon. x Donation by kate fairhurst 23/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Seems a well worthy destination for some otherwise beer money. Have a fun run !! Donation by John Hughes 23/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Mark/David Peniuk/Baines 23/10/09  

£50.00

All the best for Sunday Matt (plasters at the ready?!) Donation by Helen Phillips 23/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck Matt Donation by kate lewis 23/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck Matt. Fingers crossed for the drizzle you want!! Donation by Laura Fraser 23/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Alastair Houston 23/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Go on, work those legs BIATCH! Very best of luck with your efforts for this worthy cause. Donation by Nick Reeves 23/10/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good Luck! Donation by Helen Gower Walker 23/10/09  

£13.00 + £3.67 Gift Aid

All the best Matt for Sunday. Donation by Novella Need 22/10/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
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