Alastair Milburn is fundraising for Cancer Research Wales

Alastair Milburn's Big 4-0 Challenge

Flora London Marathon 2009

on 26/04/2009

Exhausted in 03 - but ready for more!

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Raising money for

Cancer Research Wales

Charity Registration No. 248767

Cancer Research Wales is the only totally independent National Cancer Research Charity for Wales. Founded in 1966 with the philosophy that - ALL money raised in Wales is spent in Wales supporting scientists and PhD students working across the Principality. We donate approximately 90p in every £1.00 to cancer research.

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Alastair Milburn

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Raised: 209%

Target: £3,000.00
Raised so far: £6,261.39

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My story

OK, I'm a sucker for punishment.

After vowing FOUR TIMES that I would never run another marathon, I want to see if the old knees will carry me through a fifth!

To 'celebrate' my 40th, I'm going to attempt the 2009 London Marathon on April 26, raising money for Cancer Research Wales.

As many will know, this is a charity very close to my heart, having lost my sister Roxy when she was just 40 three years ago, and last year, a good friend, Bob Humphrys.

Bob was the auctioneer for auctions we held before my last two marathons, helping us to raise many, many thousands of pounds for both Cancer Research Wales, and Velindre Hospital here in Cardiff.

I know money is tight this year for a lot of people, but I do hope you can make some kind of contribution to this fantastic cause - and help inspire me around those 26.2 miles - it is a VERY long way!

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Cancer Research Wales 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!

Many thanks,

	The jersey was fab and well done. Donation by Pat Whitcombe 17/06/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Really fantastic - you're incredible!! Donation by Claire Coops! 12/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Congratulations. A fantastic achievement with both the run and the money raised. Donation by Paul N 12/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	well done Ali, now you couldn't have done that 20 years ago...x Donation by claire perry 01/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	I was waiting for you to finish before I made my donation !! Well done Al Donation by Ian Spender 30/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done Alastair from all at WFT Donation by Neil W Ward 30/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well run Alistair. You don't know me, but I was a friend of Roxy, and am happy to donate to this worthy cause. Donation by David Miller 27/04/09	£6.00 + £1.69 Gift Aid
	Well done - next year again?? Donation by Neil& Carol Fowler 27/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done, not bad for an old timer... Donation by The Rochefort-Shugars 27/04/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Bit extra for final leg of your target Donation by Anna Morrell 27/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done you!! Great time xx Donation by Jaime Falarczyk 27/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Life begins at 40!?! Great cause and great effort Al, Well done. Donation by Alun Carter 27/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	well done mate! Donation by Duncan battishill 27/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well Done! Donation by darren williams 27/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	In memory of Roxy, a very special and greatly missed friend.. She was so proud of you Ali!! What a great way to celebrate the BIG 40 !!! Donation by Andrea, Steve, Bethan & Elliot Ashton 26/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	A worthy cause. Have a good run. Donation by John & Myfi Cosslett 25/04/09	£13.00 + £3.67 Gift Aid
	Hope you beat Peter Andre & Katie Price, good luck Uncle Ali :) Donation by Polly and Milly Blenkin 25/04/09	£10.00
	Good luck and will be thinking of you all the way!:-) Donation by carolyn Lycett 25/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done Al. All the best for Sunday Donation by Ffiona Thomas 24/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Very best of luck. Donation by Andy Elliott 24/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Best of luck, great cause, no stopping for a ride on THE EYE Donation by Tom George 24/04/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Pop lwc Al, get a Wharfy Benefit 09 logo on your t-shirt! Donation by Nick Evans 24/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Hope to see you using up some energy with the cricket team. Best of luck Donation by Doug Hales 23/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	I would take a taxi. Best of luck, aim for 3hrs 11mins...thats how long a taxi would probably take Donation by Julian Fisher 23/04/09	£10.00
	All the best mate Donation by Tim Coles 23/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	If you beat my time 4:05 I'll double it (and never speak to you again)! Donation by Acorn 23/04/09	£50.00
	Beat the 4hrs mate (I couldn't) Donation by Wyn Innes 22/04/09	£25.00
	You're not mad you're certifiable!!! Only joking, great cause mate. Hope it's not too hot on Sunday. Donation by Andy Phillips 21/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good effort Alastair and a great cause - well done Donation by Damian Stokes 21/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	All the best from the team at Sleeperz Hotel Cardiff Donation by Sleeperz Hotels 21/04/09	£25.00

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* Total raised online:	£1,411.39
Offline donations:	£4,850.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£272.18

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