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Sam's page
I'm doing an Ironman for British Limbless Ex-Service Men's Association (Blesma) because I'm mad, what am I thinking!!
Event: Ironman
$1,278.54 raised of $1,505.51 target
38 donations
My Target:
$1,505.51
$1,278.54 raised so far
How to make a donation
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My story
Sunday lie in this week 6.30 am (yes im serious that's a lie in) to enjoy cycling 100 miles of hills, rain hills and lots more rain. 2 weeks until the toughest challenge the full McCoy (please rain stop).
Thanks so much for all those of you who have supported me already.
On July the 22nd I’ll be taking up the challenge of completing a full ironman. I’ll getting up sometime around 4am to jump into a lake and swim 2.4miles, then straight onto my bike to ride 112 miles and to finish it off, run a marathon. Mental, yes I probably am, but its all for a great cause. I work with our injured soldiers everyday, and they truly are inspirational, watching guys with no limbs and other traumatic injuries achieve amazing feats. I promised a patient that before I finished treating him I would learn to swim and complete a triathlon. This seemed a sensible place to start. Some of these guys will also be involved in the ironman completing parts of the race and some even all of it. Team True Spirit will be supporting all the military service charities. Although they are all worthy charities I have chosen to support Blesma. Blesma provides the opportunity for injured soldiers to experience new and adapted sports to enable them to return to a full active life. Sport has given so many injured soilders a new focus, helping both their mental and physical recovery. Sport is such a big part of my life, and I couldn’t imagine a life without it. Please support me and Blesma, helping our injured soldiers back to an active lifestyle.
Thanks for all your support, every penny reminds me why i’m up at 6am everyday to get training in.
http://www.blesma.org/
My gallery 3
My updates 5
Im not sure whats more of a challenge, t-total until the end of July or the Ironman. I'm sacrificing my social life, and our injured soldiers have scarified so much, so please sacrifice a few pennies for a great cause.
Despite the sun shining this afternoon, evidently Heron lake is still boltic. 2km in freezing water. Seriously this is more impressive than getting my face in Hello magazine next to Prince Harry.
London marathon, what a great day. 3.36hours, well chuffed after the injury plagued prep. Now just to add a swim and cycle before hand. Seriously?
Ok so no more running until sunday. What will I do with myself tomorrow? I guess I could have a lie in. Is that what people do on a Saturday. Any suitable suggestions gratefully received. Wish me luck, this rest thing could be more challenging than 26.2miles :0)
Ok first open water swim, ever. I have one word. Boltic. This is some dedication to get up at 6 am on a saturday morning to cycle 20 miles to go swim training in a freezing lake. Definitely more brain freeze than an ice cream.
My charity
British Limbless Ex-Service Men's Association (Blesma)
Charity Registration No. 1084189
We provide rehabilitation, support and care to the men & women who lost limbs, eyes or use thereof as a result of serving their country. Your support brings renewed confidence and comfort to members of all ages, from conflicts pre and post 9/11 and helps them lead full lives – BLESMA is for Life.
Donations 38
Well done Shots, amazing work!!!!
Donation by Louisa Blakey on 12/08/12
Nice 1 Samy, now why arent you in the Olympic Triathlon event?? YOU RULE!!
Donation by sean cooney on 03/08/12
£50.00
I hope you won? V. proud of you Sammy. I'm sure all the people you help are too. Well done. x
Donation by Nicholas Baxter on 23/07/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Well done Sister - was very entertaining following your progress as I progressed through a packet of biscuits. Yes my day was also very tough :-)
Donation by Jay Shotton on 23/07/12
Congratulations dude! You are a true inspiration. When are the celebration drinks?? Love ya xxx
Donation by Jennifer Hough on 23/07/12
£40.00
+ £10.00 Gift Aid
Well done Shotts. Very proud of you xx
Donation by Maudie Wareham on 22/07/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Thought I'd wait to check you actually did it!! No, great effort for your cause mate, well done.
Donation by Kerry McGawley on 22/07/12
£20.00
Well done Sam, you were an Ironwoman before you even started this race:)
Donation by Anine Hansen on 22/07/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Good luck Sam!! Sure it will be a walk/cycle/swim in the park!! XX
Donation by Rob Westney on 19/07/12
£22.00
+ £5.50 Gift Aid
RUN FASTER DAMMIT!!!!!
Donation by Richard Bradley on 18/07/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Good Luck Sam! Amazing venture. Enjoy the ride x
Donation by Sarah Nehammer on 17/07/12
Good luck, Sam. BLESMA is a brilliant charity.
Donation by Kate Prior on 17/07/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
from mum dad and keep it sweet
Donation by george shotton on 11/07/12
£50.00
Good luck Sam! What a great cause - inspirational!
Donation by Kim at Argentia on 09/07/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Donation by Vicci Bell on 08/07/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Donation by Anonymous on 08/07/12
£25.00
+ £6.25 Gift Aid
Donation by Anonymous on 06/07/12
£10.00
Go Sammy sausage! Proud of you and a great cause – this is from me, Emma and Charlie! xx
Donation by Mark Harvey on 06/07/12
£30.00
+ £7.50 Gift Aid
Good luck! x
Donation by Jackie Day on 05/07/12
£5.00
+ £1.25 Gift Aid
Good Luck Sam and all at TTS! Enjoy the challenge, you'll be awesome :o)
Donation by Loris & Tony B X on 05/07/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Amazing undertaking. Good Luck.
Donation by Liza on 05/07/12
£30.00
+ £7.50 Gift Aid
Go shots! So proud of u, u nutter! xx
Donation by 'good' Sa on 05/07/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Sorry the NZ $ doesnt go far but Im ultimately proud of you Sausage! You are a machine & Im in awe of you constantly! You're also mad as a hatter! x
Donation by Julie Barrott on 25/06/12
£20.00
Good luck you mad women!xxxx
Donation by Caroline May on 20/06/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Yes Sam you are mental, but we love you for it. Will think of you on the day, all the very best and well done for mastering the swimming!
Donation by jennifer Ryan on 15/06/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Donation summary
- * Online donations$1,278.54
- Offline donations$0.00
- Text donations$0.00
- Total raised$1,278.54
- Gift Aid$244.36
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