It did for Dudley Moore and my Mum: PSP - Progressive Supranuclear Palsy.
It's a horrid disease, featuring in Julie Walter's recent 'A Short Stay in Switzerland' - the true story of a GP who - having received a diagnosis- chose to end her life early rather than face the end game: being unable to speak, walk, swallow or even move her eyes.
Never heard of it? Well, it's just starting to be understood - yet it's three times more common than Motor Neurone disease ...
Shortly after Mum died, I decided to take on this run to raise some money for the PSP association. As you can see on the left, I finished 2089th out of 10,000+ and in a time of 1hr 46' 19". :-) I had a terrific day - from the waist up. The run was like a tour of central london given by a fitness trainer: surrealy spectacular and strenuous.
It was a privilege to be able to do this and to be supported by all of you who donated, so thank you. ... and for those that haven't yet donated, it's not too late! I'll be keeping this page up for a while yet.
Raised:
145%
Raised so far: £2,912.00
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from Zena Donation by Zena Bullmore on 03/11/09 |
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Donation by Sunita Babbar on 31/10/09 |
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Joe, Good for you. Have the muscles and ligaments recovered yet? Donation by Helen and Chris on 29/10/09 |
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Well done Joe! Donation by James Rubinstein on 28/10/09 |
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Well done Joe! Donation by Magdalena on 19/10/09 |
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Wells Dunne ! Donation by Alfie Conn on 17/10/09 |
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Donation by Liz & Robert Maynard/Glasman on 16/10/09 |
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Blisters? Donation by Jim Harrison on 16/10/09 |
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To Joe - In memory of your mother Riva who Galina speaks of constantly. Donation by Joan Salter on 16/10/09 |
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Well done Joe! I never knew your mother but heard all about her from Galina and felt that I had to donate something to your cause. Donation by Tamara Feldman on 16/10/09 |
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Well done Joe, and hope you receive lots more donations for such a terrible illness. Donation by Katie on 16/10/09 |
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Donation by Leslie and Max Edary on 15/10/09 |
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well done for everything y did and still doing for my precious lady.hope after the ice bath y feel ok.xxxxxxx Donation by galina on 15/10/09 |
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Donation by Rob Fardell on 15/10/09 |
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go joe go.... Donation by david mackie on 15/10/09 |
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Hope it went well yesterday and that you're not too sore today, you must feel proud though Jill & Ian Donation by Jill on 12/10/09 |
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Hey joe! remember to stretch before and after good luck.Shobha. Donation by shobha pattni on 10/10/09 |
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Good luck Joe! Donation by John Parricelli on 09/10/09 |
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Good Luck Joe, with best wishes from Jill and Jeremy Donation by Jill on 09/10/09 |
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Good luck on Sunday. Love, Sally and Simonx Donation by Sally Style on 09/10/09 |
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Good luck Joe ! A great cause - go for it ! Donation by Chris Oake on 09/10/09 |
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We all remember Rivie very fondly - as a very lovely lady. Good luck Joe!! Donation by Miriam, Antony & David Korenstein & Families on 09/10/09 |
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Hope you had a good run and are recovering well in hospital. I hear the doctors can work miracles these days. All the best, Clive Donation by Clive on 08/10/09 |
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What is three times further than you have run before? As far as I can recall you have only done the 100m sprint so good luck with 300m Donation by Maurice Gilbert on 08/10/09 |
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Good luck Joe Donation by Josephine Lai on 08/10/09 |
| * Total raised online: | £2,662.00 |
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| Offline donations: | £250.00 |
| Mobile donations: | £0.00 |
| Total Raised: | £2,912.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £545.77 |
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