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.

Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

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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Good luck Richard! We'll look out for you from the plane xx

Donation by Jasmyn & Dave on 21/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck, we are very proud of you. We will all be there to cheer you on to the finish!! Remember onwards and upwards. Love Mum and Dad.

Donation by Nigel Jolly on 20/04/12

£250.00

+ £62.50 Gift Aid

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Good Luck Richard May the weather be with you Your well on your way to your target Best Wishes

Donation by Daryl Rosier on 20/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Good luck Richard. You are a legend at WFC!

Donation by Robin Vaughan (robinvn) on 20/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Best of luck with the run. And hope you get your 50 goals. Coys

Donation by Keith Hammond on 19/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck and many thanks for all your goals and team play for Stones this season.

Donation by Thomas McAlister on 19/04/12

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck Richard!

Donation by Alex Robertson on 19/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Good luck Richard! Keep running and scoring goals for the Stones. A few against Met Police on Saturday would be nice.

Donation by Colin Bunner on 19/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Get a hat trick at Met Police and I'll treble the donation :) Steve the Photographer

Donation by Steve Foster on 19/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Best of luck Richard. Just leave a little in the tank for Concord next Sat! Dave-Stones fan.

Donation by David Lloyd on 19/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Jols, remember a river cuts through rock not because of its power but because of its persistence. Walk in the park 4 someone with your physique.

Donation by Dom & Han on 18/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 18/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck - run with the wind!

Donation by Chris Braggins on 17/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Well done Richard - Hat-trick hero - you are a real star on and off the pitch

Donation by mark barton on 17/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck Richard, love Jean, Alan, Mark, Jane and David Langston xx

Donation by Jane Langston on 17/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Top man on the pitch Jolls, and clearly top man off it. Best of luck on Sunday.

Donation by Mick Fishman on 17/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck on Sunday I am sure you will run it with style!! Love from the Research Finance Girls (Helen, Rosemary, Kerry & Kate)

Donation by Kerry Anne Prendergast on 17/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Best of luck Richard

Donation by Geoffrey Ward on 17/04/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck on Sunday pal from all at the NLP!

Donation by Sam Elliott on 17/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good Luck Richard - a very worthy cause. I hope that you manage to enjoy the run despite "the pain".

Donation by Janis Lambert on 17/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck Richard!

Donation by Juliet Carr on 17/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Well done, hope it goes well!

Donation by carol ballantine on 17/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Well done Richard! Stones supporter

Donation by Peter Wilkinson on 16/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck Jolls. Brilliant cause too, my Grandmother spent her final days at at a Hospice. All the best.

Donation by Attic on 16/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Enjoy!

Donation by Jenny Febry on 16/04/12

Donation summary

  • * Online donations$4,443.17
  • Offline donations$0.00
  • Text donations$25.92
  • Total raised$4,469.09
  • Gift Aid$910.69

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