My story

Last year: 4 hours 2 minutes

This year: I want to beat that!

 

I am so pleased and excited to be running the marathon again for Catch22. It was such an amazing experience last time and it is a privilege if I can again do something to highlight the need for us to invest in young people in the UK.

 

My training is well under way and going really well but this is the easy part! Now I want to raise as much money as possible for Catch22 and aim to finish the raise without throwing up!

 

It gives me strength that the money and profile I am raising for Catch22 goes to a cause I strongly believe in: young people. Every young person deserves the chance to get on in life no matter what.

 

Catch22 works in over 150 towns and cities, and works with 37,000 young people each year. Their programmes help to develop the confidence and skills to grasp solutions that are right for young people; from getting back into school or into training, choosing to stay out of crime, finding a safe place to live and helping them with the skills needed to live independently after leaving care.

 

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

 

So please dig deep and donate now.

 

Thanks for your support

 

Will x

 

My updates 2

My time was 4 hours 37 minutes which is not as good as last years 4 hours 2 minutes but still thank you to you all for so generously supporting catch 22 and this amazing event that does so much for so many charities. roll on next year.

24/04/12 10:20

Well the sun shone and another marathon passed. It was very tough from mile 17 and my pace quickly diminished from then on to a walk and actually almost a crawl! Will x

24/04/12 10:15

My charity

Catch22

Catch22

Charity Registration No. 1124127

Each year, Catch22 works with over 34,000 young people who find themselves in seemingly impossible situations, helping them to develop the confidence and skills to find solutions that are right for them. We believe that every young person deserves the chance to get on in life, no matter what.

Donations 223

Donation by Diana Haughton on 28/02/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck, Will! I'm proud to be a fan of such a big-hearted man. I'll be cheering you all the way.

Donation by maureen baxter on 28/02/12

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Good luck Will, very proud of you Kathryn xx

Donation by Kathryn Mclaren on 28/02/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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good luck will pensioners in park will be right behind you love pauline richard gravesend xxxxx

Donation by pauline davis on 27/02/12

£10.00

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Thanks so much for doing it again Will!

Donation by Louise Kavanagh on 27/02/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good Luck Will.

Donation by Lynn Carroll on 27/02/12

£10.00

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Hope you have a successful day Will, good luck!! xxx

Donation by Ros on 26/02/12

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Hope you beat last years time which I'm sure you will. Good Luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Donation by anne rawcliffe on 26/02/12

£10.00

Donation by Anonymous on 26/02/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good Luck Will. Keep away from the ciggarettes and i'm sure you will better your time from last year

Donation by Kat on 25/02/12

£10.00

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Hope you improve on your time this year Will.

Donation by anon on 24/02/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Mel Bouglas on 24/02/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Great Cause which I totally believe in, Good Luck on the day

Donation by susan martin on 24/02/12

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Have fun on the run! A great good cause.

Donation by Tim Kidd on 23/02/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good Luck Will. Hope you raise lots of money.xxx

Donation by linda scott on 23/02/12

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You sure are a glutton for punishment Mr Young - but hey it's all for a good cause - will be watching out for you again. Hugs xxxx

Donation by Christine Thompson on 23/02/12

£40.00

+ £10.00 Gift Aid

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Will you be doing it in a mankini this year if you reach your target amount?! ;o) Go for it William xxx

Donation by Ian Fifield on 23/02/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 23/02/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Go on Will!! A worthy cause xx

Donation by Anonymous on 23/02/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck! Hope you manage not to puke or cry.

Donation by Lizzie Waterhouse on 23/02/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck :)

Donation by Neil Baker on 23/02/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Rather you than me! I am most impressed with your enthusiasm. One 10K run was enough for me!

Donation by Emma Banks on 22/02/12

£200.00

+ £50.00 Gift Aid

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Donated - To be doubled if you do it in less than 4! RUNNNNN!

Donation by carole evans on 21/02/12

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Good Luck, Will , Well Done, running the London Marathon again xx

Donation by Mary M Robin on 21/02/12

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The best of luck for the day!

Donation by Jenny J on 21/02/12

£25.00

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£7,090.00
  • Offline donations£0.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£7,090.00
  • Gift Aid£1,343.75

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