My story

So I have decided to put my legs to good use and run the 2012 London Marathon! 

I will be running on behalf of Help the Hospices, a charity and a cause that means a lot to me. So why am I putting myself through 26.2 miles of agony?!................

During the summer of 2011 I was unfortunate enough to lose both my Grandad and my Aunt, within the space of two months. As would be expected, both losses have had a profound affect on myself and my family.

My Grandad's passing was to be expected, with him slowly declining in health and being 95 years old. No matter how prepared you are though, it still takes you by surprise. My Aunt on the other hand, had battled a number of health issues in the 8 years since her retirement in 2003, including cancer and Parkinson's, and had put up an amazing battle before leaving us and joining her parent's and the angel's on the 25th June 2011 at the young age of 68.  

During my Aunt's final months and days she received fantastic support and care from her local hospice which allowed her to pass in comfort and a dignified way with her family around her. I will forever be thankful to the hospice for their treatment, care and sincerity. They really are amazing people.

Just a few weeks before my Aunt passed, she had shown amazing strength and courage to help lay her Dad to rest. Her determination when in such a frail condition is my inspiration to run the 2012 London Marathon and help raise money for Help the Hospices and such a wonderful cause.

So please support me and Help the Hospices. Any donation, however big or small will make a difference. So please dig deep and donate now.

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So please, please, please donate what you can. It really will make a difference.

Thank you so much for your support.

Richard

My charity

Help the Hospices

Help the Hospices

Charity Registration No. 1014851

Help the Hospices is the leading charity supporting hospice care throughout the UK. We want the very best care for everyone facing the end of life. The majority of hospice care in the UK is provided by our member hospices. Care is given free of charge to the patient and their friends and family. It can be at home, in the hospice and in the community and can be for days, months or years.

Donations 105

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Cash donation. Thank you

Donation by Richard Jolly on 30/05/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Cash donation. Thank you

Donation by Richard Jolly on 08/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Well done on completing the marathon and your goalscoring for the stones and as promised here is my donation

Donation by victor klarfeld on 03/05/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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As promised Sergio, £1 per shank! Shame you ran it like a 'slug in superglue'.You did yourself & the family proud. All our love Courts & Danielle xxx

Donation by Rob Courtnage on 03/05/12

£48.00

+ £12.00 Gift Aid

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Money raised from sponsorship buckets situated at Weldstone Football Club. Thank you or the donations

Donation by Richard Jolly on 30/04/12

£51.94

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Cash sponsorship donations from various people. Thank you

Donation by Richard Jolly on 30/04/12

£170.00

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Well done, amazing. Sue P

Donation by Nigel Jolly on 29/04/12

£20.00

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Congratulations on your brilliant run. Sylvia & Jim and family

Donation by Nigel Jolly on 27/04/12

£13.00

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Donation by Hazel Orchard on 24/04/12

Donation by Nicholas Krebs on 23/04/12

£20.00

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Well done Jolls. Superb effort.

Donation by John Comfort on 22/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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J.O.L.L.Y Im J.O.L.LY I know I am, Im sure I am. Im J.O.L.L.Y. Well done Richard. Hopefully see you at Margate.

Donation by Errol Blyth on 22/04/12

£54.00

+ £13.50 Gift Aid

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Well done. Diane and Jim

Donation by Nigel Jolly on 22/04/12

£30.00

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Well done Richard !!! Normally the shout on a Saturday, great to say it on a Sunday. The whole club should be very proud of you

Donation by Ed Hall on 22/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Great cause,amazing effort.You should be v.proud of what you're doing.I hope your incredible season helped raise money/awareness.Good to have you back

Donation by Dominic Whyley on 22/04/12

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Maureen was a fantastic person and would be very proud of you. Good luck and well done for raising so much money.

Donation by Deborah Mitchell on 22/04/12

£10.00

Donation by Brian Hughes on 22/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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All the best jolls Fergus moore

Donation by Fergus Moore on 22/04/12

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Best of Luck Jolls. Don't rush, take ur time & feel free to walk. Everyone at Club very proud of you. Make sure you give us a smile on camera

Donation by Adam & Beth Edwards on 21/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Best of luck jols, running a marathon myself next week so I'll share your pain.

Donation by Rob & Phil Hawkes on 21/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck Jols x

Donation by Claire Loughlin on 21/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Write your personalised message here Best of luck Jols..hope all goes well.see you on Tuesday..please!

Donation by Steve Marshall on 21/04/12

£40.00

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Good luck. Sue and Rob

Donation by Nigel Jolly on 21/04/12

£10.00

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£1 a goal, Jolls so i reckon you still owe me 3..... I hope you enjoy a bottle or two of wine when you finish! Goodf Luck

Donation by Roge Slater on 21/04/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck! Hope it goes well and your fit for a big week coming up.

Donation by Adam Corner on 21/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations$4,408.50
  • Offline donations$0.00
  • Text donations$25.72
  • Total raised$4,434.22
  • Gift Aid$903.58

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