Adrian Bennett is fundraising for Age Concern England

Adrian's Marathon page

Flora London Marathon 2009

on 26/04/2009

I AM A MARATHON RUNNER 4:06

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Raising money for

Age Concern England

Charity Registration No. 261794

Age Concern is the UK's largest organisation working for and with older people. In England, we are a federation of over 400 charities working together to promote the well-being of all older people. Age Concern's work ranges from providing vital local services to influencing public opinion and government. Every day we are in touch with thousands of older people from all kinds of backgrounds - enabling them to make more of life.

On 1 April 2009, Age Concern England and Help the Aged joined together to create a new charity dedicated to improving the lives of older people.

Operating under the name ‘Age Concern and Help the Aged’, we speak with one voice on behalf of all older people.

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Adrian Bennett

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Raised: 131%

Target: £2,000.00
Raised so far: £2,610.50

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My story

I love stats, here are some to consider:

1 - Race
2 - Pairs of trainers
4.5 - Hours (race)
26.2 - Miles (race)
100 - Hours (training)
690 - Miles (training)
39000 - Steps (race)
1035000 - Steps (training)
2200000 - Pensioners in UK live in poverty
3500000 - Elderly people live alone

which figures do you find the most astonishing?

Food for thought
It's an unpalatable truth that in this country many older people are not treated with the dignity they deserve‚ and are often left isolated from their community. Age Concern believes this is not acceptable.

The money I raise with your help will help to improve the quality of life of many lonely older people.

£5 could pay for a hot meal at a lunch club providing vital companionship
£10 could pay for an older person to take part in a social activity such as an exercise class or a group outing
£1000 could provide an isolated older person with a befriender visit once a week for an entire year - a vital lifeline for many older people

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Age Concern England gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

So please sponsor me now!

	offline payment made online Donation by final one 24/07/09	£20.00
	Why aren't you wearing a chicken suit ? Donation by Susan Murison 10/06/09	£12.50 + £3.53 Gift Aid
	Well done from all at Fairmount Donation by Harold South 06/06/09	£200.00
	Brilliant! Well done Adrian Donation by Gaynor, Gary, James and Joseph 09/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Great effort mate. I am very impressed Donation by Wardy 30/04/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	A great effort both in the training and on the day - really well done. Donation by Chris Small 28/04/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Thank you for making such a kind and worthwhile effort mate. Quite inspiring. Donation by Chris Jones 25/04/09	£100.00
	Number one grandson! Enjoy Donation by Nana Bennett 24/04/09	£25.00
	Friars Balsam for burst blisters! Donation by Bob & Angela 23/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	We'll be thinking of you all the way! Donation by Bob and Margaret 22/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	It is a very worth while cause your grandmother does not realise how lucky she is! Donation by Pauline Reeves-Smith 21/04/09	£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid
	Best of Luck Donation by Sue and Trevor Mawby 20/04/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good Luck! Will try to spot you in the crowd- will you be wearing some sort of comedy outfit: bit of a belly, big curly hair...? Donation by Locca Tech 16/04/09	£101.00
	A very worth while cause and one close to my heart. Good luck and god bless Donation by Nanny Rene 13/04/09	£150.00
	Very impressive donations mate. I did the Trailwalker last year and is probably the best thing I have ever done. Go Go Adrian, will try and spot you Donation by Dave, Mel, Jude & Bingo the cat Green 10/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Go Go Go! Donation by Jill Crerar 10/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	It is not how Iwould want to spend a weekend morning but hope you enjoy it. Is that possible for that sort of thing. Donation by Sarah Hanson-Kahn 01/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck and no walking Donation by Jim and Monica 24/03/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	From a Gooner fan to a United fan, the very best of luck Donation by Anthony R Wells 20/03/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	keep up the training and good luck on the day Donation by The Danks mob 16/03/09	£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
	Enjoy the day!!! Donation by Robert & Carol Cooper 15/03/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	A good effort! Donation by Chris Squire 19/02/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good Luck mate Donation by Andy @ OTO 06/02/09	£500.00
	Donation by Richard Welton 05/02/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	It had better be good advice! Donation by MacGregor Jones 05/02/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	I thouroughly disapprove of your giving up drinking Donation by Brian Hendry (+ K + H + J, but not for tax rasons) 28/01/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck with the run Donation by Jessica Horscroft 23/01/09	£20.00
	Sorry we won't be there to support you this time. Keep running! Donation by Joan and Chris aka Ma and Pa 21/01/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Fantastic cause and although it's not going to be easy its worth every step you take Donation by K Nathwani - Nagle James 16/01/09	£51.00 + £14.38 Gift Aid
	well done.. hope you lost some weight! Donation by daza 16/01/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£2,610.50
Offline donations:	£0.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£310.12

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