My story

 

 

Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page. I ran the Brighton marathon on 15th April 2012 for the Dispensaire Francais.

 

This was the 4th marathon that I have run for charity. I am delighted to say that I achieved my personal best time for the Dispensaire. My previous times are 3hrs37 (London), 3hrs34 (New York) and 3hrs28 (Paris). I just ran a 3h27 marathon despite a ruptured ear drum from otitis media, a hot day with lots of wind and a really hilly course. Please consider giving generously!

Having worked at the Dispensaire myself as a doctor I know that for many patients it is their only chance of getting appropriate treatment when they are at their most vulnerable and at their time of greatest need. These patients are often far from home and have financial troubles, many have real difficulties in understanding English, and they need our help. All donations will go directly to this registered Charity. All the doctors (GPs and specialists) and allied health professionals at the Dispensaire give all their hard work for free.

 

Please see the Dispensaire's website for more information about this non-profit making registered charity:

http://www.dispensairefrancais.org.uk/sommaire.php?id_rubrique=2

 

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Dispensaire Francais gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid are added to your donation. Payments go directly to the Charity.


So please would you consider sponsoring me now!
 

Merci beaucoup! 

Olivier and the Team at the Dispensaire Français


Je m apprête à participer au marathon de Brighton, le 15 avril 2012, que j'aurai l honneur de courir pour le Dispensaire français.

Ayant moi même travaillé pour le Dispensaire en qualité de médecin, je sais que pour beaucoup de patients, c'est une chance unique de bénéficier de traitements efficients dans des moments de grande vulnérabilité. Ces patients sont loin de chez eux, ont souvent des difficultés financières et ne maîtrisent pour certains, que mal la langue anglaise. C'est pourquoi ils ont besoin de nous. Tous les dons iront directement au Dispensaire. Tous les médecins (généralistes et spécialistes) ainsi que les professions de santé associées donnent leur temps bénévolement au dispensaire.

Je vous invite à visiter le site internet pour plus d'informations sur cette association caritative.
http://www.dispensairefrancais.org.uk/

Faire un don par JustGiving est rapide, facile et complètement sécurisé. C'est aussi le moyen le plus efficace de me sponsoriser: le Dispensaire français recevra l'argent plus rapidement et si vous payez des taxes au Royaume Uni, JustGiving réclamera le supplément Gift Aid de 25% à votre don. Les paiements iront directement à la Charity.

Alors à votre bon cœur messieurs dames, le Dispensaire et moi même comptons sur vous et je vous promets même que j essaierai d'améliorer mon chrono cette année (argument ultime, s'il en fallait encore un, pour vous décider à me sponsoriser)!

Merci a tous,

Olivier et l’équipe du Dispensaire Français.
 

 

 

My updates 1

Hello all, I am delighted to say that I beat my personal best getting a finish time of 3h27. I was 591st out of over 17,000 runners. Many thanks for your support. I really appreciate it. Olivier

16/04/12 19:40

My charity

Dispensaire Francais/French Clinic

Dispensaire Francais/French Clinic

Charity Registration No. 1125579

The dispensaire francais provides medical services to french and french-speaking patients who, for various reasons such as an inability to speak english or a lack of understanding of the NHS, have difficulty in accessing NHS services. The doctors and health professionals give their time and expertise for free allowing the patients to be treated at minimal cost.

Donations 52

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Well done!

Donation by Richard Marks on 24/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Well done Oli. Impressive time, and worthy cause!

Donation by Olly, Emma & the girls on 20/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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O-Dog big love J

Donation by Jonathan Perera on 16/04/12

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Thanks for getting me through the last 5 miles, although the kick was a bad plan by me! Congratulations on beating your PB, great achievement.

Donation by Duncan Darroch-Thompson on 16/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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hope it went well Oly

Donation by john curran on 16/04/12

£40.00

+ £10.00 Gift Aid

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Fantastic PB!! Well done. Double the money as promised. Kat X

Donation by Katherine James on 16/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Don't forget the Vaseline!

Donation by Sophia on 15/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Allez, Allez, op! Good luck Oly! Run like the wind!

Donation by Paul & Anthoula Melikian on 13/04/12

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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Bon courage et bravo pour le support dispensaire francais

Donation by christine Julien-Laferriere on 13/04/12

£40.00

+ £10.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck Oly

Donation by Florence Melikian on 13/04/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Bonne chance!

Donation by Christoph Hartmann on 12/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Plus fort qu'Usain Bolt et les meilleurs coureurs éthiopiens réunis, je n ai aucun doute quant à ta réussite!!X

Donation by Ju Drapers on 12/04/12

£20.00

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Hey Ollie, All the best, I'm sure you'll do really well. x

Donation by sabina ilyas on 12/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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A 4th marathon ! Good luck. Will be thinking of you as I wake up in Venice on Sunday morning !!!

Donation by Narbeh Melikian on 11/04/12

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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Go for it Oly!!!!!x

Donation by Parviz Sadigh on 10/04/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Hope all goes well Good luck

Donation by Nikki Burr on 10/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Olivier, Courtez-vous comme le vent. Benedicte

Donation by Ben Simonds-Gooding on 10/04/12

£20.00

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Hey Honey! Good luck for the big run, I know you will be awesome!x

Donation by Parneet Gill on 10/04/12

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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Sub 3 hours and I'll double it!!!! Good luck xxx

Donation by Rachel armfield on 09/04/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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All the best Oly!

Donation by Ben Ardehali on 08/04/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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go for it oly! x

Donation by heidi dickinson on 30/03/12

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Good Luck Olivier ! I don't know how you manage it all...Well done! Bon Courage, Sana xx

Donation by Alexandra Yell on 24/03/12

£40.00

+ £10.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Richard Leonard on 20/03/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Bon courage pour l'entrainement et bravo

Donation by Laurence Colchester on 18/03/12

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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Bravo et bon courage

Donation by Laurence JOUINOT on 18/03/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£1,775.00
  • Offline donations£0.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£1,775.00
  • Gift Aid£408.75

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