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Thanks for all your support last year - I'm running again in 2011!

In 2009 we were rocked by the news that our son James (then 4) had been diagnosed with Leukaemia. In the year that followed I trained to run the Great South Run in an effort to raise £5,000 for one of the main charities working tirelessly to help cure children of this illness. I was truly bowled over that more than 200 friends, colleagues and business associates rose to the challenge and helped me raise more than £7,000!

Now one year on I'm entering for a second time, to once again support this great charity. I suspect the second time will in many ways be harder to train for and tougher to complete!! But for those of you who missed my first fundraising drive, here's a second chance. My son James is now well on the road to recovery, a bubbly 6 year old doing all the things that 6 year old boys do. This is my way of trying to ensure other families are similarly blessed when such a diagnosis is made...

The original text from 2009 follows...

2009 was an awful year for millions of people across the UK. However for our family it'll be remembered not for the financial meltdown and turmoil that engulfed the globe, but because our son James - at the time only 3 - was diagnosed with Leukaemia.

I've been amazed in the months since his diagnosis. Amazed by the great work done by so many charities supporting families struck by cancer. Amazed by the courage and zest for life of my son James. And amazed by the daily messages of support I receive from the hundreds of readers, clients, colleagues, friends and family who've all taken it upon themselves to check in on the Restell family and look out for us all. The words of support you have provided have been priceless. Thank you.

Thank you for all the support you have provided to both myself and to my family

I find myself inspired to do something to help other families battling with Leukaemia - and so having never competed in a race over 400 metres before I'm going to run the 10 mile Great South Run later this year. All proceeds will go to the charity Leukaemia Research, which coincidentally is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. It's the work of charities like this that mean we now have good reason to hope James will make a full recovery, rather than having only weeks left with him after his diagnosis - as would have been the situation in previous decades.

If you're in a position to donate something to this very worthy cause I would be most grateful - and I'm aiming for the lofty target of £5k+ of sponsorship in the hope that a number of our clients and business partners will also lend their support.

Please do donate today

I appreciate the run is still some months away, but regardless please dig deep and donate now. Thanks in advance, Tony

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure - they’ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer.

 

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Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research

Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research

Charity Registration No. 216032

Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research is the only UK charity solely dedicated to research into blood cancers, including leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma. Your contribution really will make a difference to the lives of the 30,000 people diagnosed every year with a blood cancer. beatingbloodcancers.org.uk

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Tony good luck with the run..build it up slowly!

Donation by Stephen Davey on 15/03/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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can't think of a better cause, good luck!

Donation by Monica Piercy on 10/03/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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I'm sure your motivation will make you fleet of foot!

Donation by Dom on 10/03/10

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Good luck and best wishes

Donation by Jenny Garbett on 23/02/10

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

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Tony good luck in your efforts Colin & David Beyond Philosophy

Donation by david ive on 17/02/10

£100.00

+ £28.21 Gift Aid

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Donation by Fran on 12/02/10

£5.00

Donation by Nick Garlick on 30/01/10

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

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My daughter was diagnosed with Leukemia on 5/09. You have our support. Good Luck!

Donation by Marisol Borg on 27/01/10

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

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Very best wishes - heard a rumour that you're to be Runners' World Mr April ...

Donation by Chris Adams on 23/01/10

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Good luck with the training!

Donation by Frankie White on 16/01/10

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

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They say that preparation is everything so hope the training will soon be underway. Good luck and keep on running!

Donation by M & D on 16/01/10

£200.00

+ £56.41 Gift Aid

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Tony - good luck with all the training. Suggest subscription to Runners World mag as good for motivation! Hope you enjoy the run.

Donation by Sonja Jefferson on 14/01/10

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

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All the best Tony. Good luck.

Donation by Keith Potts on 12/01/10

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

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Good luck Tony. Do it in full Liverpool kit and we'll donate more ;-)

Donation by Em, Rob & Laurel on 12/01/10

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

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Best of luck with the run Tony!

Donation by John Reglar on 11/01/10

£30.00

+ £8.46 Gift Aid

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Tony - Liz gave me your details and said that she would run as well if I sponsor you......good luck!

Donation by Paul Gannon on 11/01/10

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

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Hope the training goes OK Tony. Take care Lizx

Donation by Elizabeth Crossley on 10/01/10

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

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Good luck Tony. Apparently it gets easier after the first 10 miles!

Donation by Stuart Williams on 08/01/10

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

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Good luck Tony.

Donation by Leonie on 06/01/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Best of luck with the run and the fundraising.

Donation by Stephen Lucas on 06/01/10

£100.00

+ £28.21 Gift Aid

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Best of luck Tony, all the best

Donation by Jonathan Holmes on 06/01/10

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

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Well Done Tony - Leukaemia Research is a great Charity !

Donation by Paul Brown - Chapmanblack on 05/01/10

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

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Good luck Tony! I'll be thinking of you. Remember to start slow and get slower...

Donation by Jonty and Sarah Shipley on 05/01/10

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

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Just think of the meat pies waiting for you at the finish line ;o)

Donation by Tom, Jenny & Ellie Ball on 05/01/10

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

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Best of luck Tony.

Donation by Matthew Webb on 05/01/10

£100.00

+ £28.21 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations$9,712.57
  • Offline donations$0.00
  • Text donations$0.00
  • Total raised$9,712.57
  • Gift Aid$1,937.90

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