My story

In May of 2012 I'll be on the starting line of a unique endurance event. A small handful of hardy souls will set out to run the course of the Windermere marathon. And the next day, we'll do it again. And the day after that. And the day after that......

Ten marathons, in ten days.

It's a huge challenge. It'll take preparation, thousands of miles run in training, support, encouragement, and every ounce of will-power and determination to complete. And along with those thousands of miles run in training, we hope to be raising thousands of pounds of sponsorship along the way.....in support of The Brathay Trust.

I'm lucky. I've had opportunities, and I can choose to run marathons for fun. Many, many young people don't get those same opportunities, through no fault of their own. For them, the struggles of day to day life must feel like a marathon. A marathon every day.

Brathay works with young people. It provides second chances to people who maybe never even had a first chance; more importantly than that, it equips young people with the confidence, skills and simple self belief and self respect to create their own chances and opportunities.

I'll be running 262 miles - a marathon every day, for ten consecutive days - to support the work that Brathay do. I hope you will support me in this, by donating here, and so help Brathay to keep helping young people.

Follow my latest progress on my blog! http://www.brathaywindermeremarathon.org.uk/blog/stuart-pyper.aspx

My charity

Brathay Trust

Brathay Trust

Charity Registration No. 1021586 and SC038803

Brathay works with many of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged children and young people using personal development programmes to help them develop the skills, confidence and motivation to make positive choices in their lives.Charity Registration Number: 1021586; Scottish Charity Number: SC038803

Donations 96

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Well done Stu, it sounds like you really toughed it out.

Donation by Stuart little on 24/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Well done! Sounded like you really went through it..

Donation by Rebecca Weston on 23/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Well done Stu. Awesome achievement - you never gave up no matter how hard it got. x

Donation by Julie Wyant on 22/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 21/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 20/05/12

£40.00

+ £10.00 Gift Aid

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A top up donation in recognition of your incredible effort this week! Awesome! Well done Stu - you should be proud.

Donation by Gill Akers on 20/05/12

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Run the shit out of it!!!!

Donation by Tamara Elmore on 19/05/12

£2.00

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Running in to the finish today? Keep making me poorer tomorrow, but you can stop then - no sneaky Monday marathon;)

Donation by JulesR on 19/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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What an inspiration to young people, if you can do this they can do anything! Good luck, the finish line is in sight! Im from PF username emmaviolet

Donation by emma johnson on 19/05/12

£13.00

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Been reading you OH posts on PF and I have to say i'm totally blown away. You are a superhero!

Donation by moonviolet on 18/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Very well done today. Double up again if you make it tomorrow:)

Donation by JulesR on 18/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Well done.what you're doing is amazing.xx

Donation by nicola wright.....Freddie and frank on 18/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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I've just read your blog and am so impressed with your achievement so far. You are doing really well. KEEP GOING!! Even walking it is awesome :-)

Donation by Kate McIntyre on 18/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Epic effort Stuart, keep going mate

Donation by Paul Deen on 18/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Amount doubles for each completed marathon til the end:)

Donation by JulesR on 18/05/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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I'm totally in Awe of you and the rest of the runners - best of luck

Donation by Fleur on 17/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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I would be impressed with one marathon . Am trying to decide if 10 is admirable or certifiable ! Keep going Stuart and well done

Donation by glynnis simcox on 17/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Well done!I'm a first time marathon runner on Sunday and you have all given me the confidence that I can do it-hopefully with less pain!

Donation by Karien Esterhuyse on 17/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Well Done Stuart - Real Man Points for this

Donation by Jonathan Stables on 17/05/12

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Very inspiring - best of luck

Donation by Anonymous on 16/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Alright mate £20 for 1/2 way and another when you finish, keep up the pace Stuart..........you must be mad, see you next year when you have recovered?

Donation by Paul Hamlin on 16/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Hi Stu - just read your blog and was inspired, not to do the run myself next year, but to put my hand in my pocket! Good luck for the next 5.

Donation by tim hellawell on 16/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good Luck! You will get there! :)

Donation by Ewelina Stachowiak on 16/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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good Luck

Donation by julie o'leary on 16/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck, keep on going

Donation by Keith Stuart on 15/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£1,686.20
  • Offline donations£0.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£1,686.20
  • Gift Aid£396.55

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