Rory Carson is fundraising for Bowel Cancer UK

Roger, Rory & Tom run the New York Marathon

ING New York Marathon 2009

on 01/11/2009

Team Members:
Roger Carson, Rory Carson, Tom Carson

Tom, Roger and Rory with their medals!

L-R: Tom, Roger and Rory

Rory and Tom after Run to the Beat

L-R: Rory, Roger and Tom

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Raising money for Bowel Cancer UK

Charity Registration No. 1071038

Bowel Cancer UK aims to save lives by raising awareness of bowel cancer, campaigning for best treatment and care and providing practical support and advice.

Page owner

Rory Carson

Raised: 106%

Target: £10,000.00
Raised so far: £10,607.67

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On 1st November, Roger (62) and sons Rory (29) & Tom (26), ran the New York Marathon for Bowel Cancer UK, finishing in 4:17 (Roger) and 3:52 (Rory & Tom). Bowel Cancer UK is a cause close our hearts: Rory & Tom’s Uncle Dane – Roger’s big brother – died of bowel cancer in 2008. And Bruce Brooke-Smith, Roger’s co-founding business partner in Rosemullion Homes and long-standing family friend, also succumbed to bowel cancer in 2009. So every yard of this 26.2 miles was in memory of Dane & Bruce, as well as those who do, or could, suffer a similar fate.

More than 36,500 men and women are diagnosed with bowel cancer in the UK every year, making it the third most common cancer; that's someone every 15 minutes. Bowel cancer is the second most common cause of cancer death in the UK and more than 16,000 people die each year; that's someone every 30 minutes. If diagnosed at the earliest stage, bowel cancer is highly treatable, with an estimated 83% survival rate. Bowel Cancer UK does important work: it encourages people to recognise the symptoms of the disease and to act on their concerns so that they have the best chance of survival, as well as providing information, support and literature to anyone affected by bowel cancer or with bowel health concerns. It also provides information on campaigning for treatments. Once you donate, JustGiving will send your money directly to Bowel Cancer UK and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer.

So please dig deep and donate now for Dane, for Bruce and for the 36,500 men and women who are diagnosed with bowel cancer each year. Thank you in advance for your support.

	All the best for the run! Donation by Jonathan Brooke-Smith on 09/09/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck! Donation by David Bucknall on 08/09/09	£10.00
	Keep on running Tom! Worth all the effort for a very important cause. Good luck! Donation by Ann Fearon on 07/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	A fantastic effort for a worthy cause. Good luck! Donation by Keith Wise on 07/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Rather you than us! Hope Marion doesn't give birth whilst you're away x Donation by Tom and Ellie Hibberd on 06/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Roger, I'm full of admiration for anyone of our age who can run a full marathon, I doubt I could manage a half! Donation by Arnold Mooney on 05/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Best of luck Rory! Don't go too quick though, you don't want to set a PB you can't beat in your 30s! Donation by Nicholas Roberts on 04/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Great effort for a very worthwhile charity. Wish you all every success in reaching your target. Anne and Cliff. Donation by MARJORIE ANNE CAMPBELL on 03/09/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Good on you boys! Wonderful thing you are doing, i wish you all the very best for your training and the big day! Donation by Katherine Ivery on 03/09/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good on you Carsons! Putting the rest of the family to shame! Good luck with the mararthon! Donation by Susan Ivery on 02/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Go Tom the Bomb! 'Skiiing in the Grand Bornand, oui oui.....' Good luck mate - great work! Donation by David Jones on 02/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Go Tom! Donation by Pete Moorey on 02/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Fantastic - for what you've done & for what you will do - my sincere admiration!! Donation by Charlie Pooley on 02/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good Luck, Rory. What a noble way to spend your birthday... Donation by Victoria Sutcliffe on 02/09/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck, I hope you enjoy the race. Donation by Ben Philpot on 02/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	a very worthy cause guys, good luck Donation by Chris Barrs on 01/09/09	£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
	Donation by Jane Yeadon on 01/09/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Good luck Tom! Sure you'll love every minute. Donation by Matthew Jones on 01/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	'ADRIENNE ..!!!!!!' Eye of the Tiger gentlemen. Good luck. Donation by duncan campbell on 01/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck, boys - this is a special one for so many reasons and you've been working really hard at it. Go for it! xx Donation by Charlotte Wright on 01/09/09	£75.00 + £21.15 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Rory Donation by Andrew Windle on 20/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Great birthday treat. These marathons are getting to be a bit of a habit! Enjoy etc etc..... Donation by Melissa Doyle on 29/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Very proud of you boys doing this run again for such a worthy cause - enjoy the sights of NY! Donation by Linda/Mum xx on 23/07/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid