UPDATE: I ran this bad boy just over a week ago and I'm still alive to tell the tale! I was really pleased with my time of 1:44:54 which is 30 minutes under the initial estimate I gave when signing up. I'm not quite ready to enlist in a marathon yet but it's quite an encouraging sign if ever I have that crazy urge :)
Hello!
So yeah, after a lot of talk and no action I've finally signed up to participate in a Half Marathon! Apart from the more basic goal of not dying and making it to the end, I thought I should try and raise some money for a good cause.
I chose the Alzheimer's Society because I have experienced the effects of Alzheimer's Disease within my own family, so it's a cause that means a lot to me. It is an illness that is increasingly prevalent and relevant; I'm sure some of you have also witnessed it's devastating consequences. The Alzheimer's Society is important in providing support and care to individuals suffering from AD and their families as well as funding research to develop new treatments and care strategies.
You can read more about them and where your money will end up, here:
http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/index.php
I guess all that's left to say is: Please sponsor me!
Also, if any of you fancy coming along to delight in the majestic beauty of the Wolverhampton-Birmingham countryside and wrap me in one of those big silver blankets or feed me cake at the end, t'would be much appreciated!
Thanks for your support :)
Love, Aleks x
Raised so far: £510.00
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I saw LC! the other night in Dallas and came across this link from your website. Thanks for supporting this cause, keep up the great work Aleks! Donation by Scott P on 18/08/09 |
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Donation by Ollie's Mum on 14/07/09 |
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Best wishes Donation by Jon Todd on 12/07/09 |
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Hope it went well love :) x Donation by Todge Rog on 07/07/09 |
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Hi Alek, You don't know me but I work with your mom and dad - good luck with the run and I hope it's not too hot for you. Deb. Donation by Deborah Williams on 02/07/09 |
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Good luck Alex! Donation by jeffrey remedios on 29/06/09 |
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Enjoy all those lovely black country accents on the way round... good luck Ally xxx Donation by Anwen Cope on 29/06/09 |
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!!!!! Donation by Fedor Berditchevski on 29/06/09 |
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Make sure you get plenty of sleep before the race! Good luck! Donation by Jeff on 23/06/09 |
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i'd rather have a fag Donation by Alun on 18/06/09 |
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Have fun! Donation by Anne BN on 18/06/09 |
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The best of luck :) Donation by Mazzie on 17/06/09 |
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Rather you than me - I'm feeling short of breath just reading about it! Donation by Dwauctioneer on 17/06/09 |
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Rather you than me! I'm expecting to see photos involving some sort of retro headwear.... Donation by Carazamataz on 16/06/09 |
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Good luck! Donation by Lizzie on 16/06/09 |
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I will buy you cherry pie after Donation by Ellen on 16/06/09 |
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the cause is really close to me too... Long time no speak, hope it goes well :-) Donation by Caroline on 16/06/09 |
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Good luck! Donation by Ollie on 16/06/09 |
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run appleface run Donation by your little fishface on 16/06/09 |
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Thanks for doing this! Donation by Vanessa O on 16/06/09 |
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mi s toboi i za tebya! budem na starte i na finishe! love Donation by mam on 15/06/09 |
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Will be thinking about you. Donation by Tricia on 15/06/09 |
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Nice one. Hope you find the cure. Donation by P-Do Brown on 15/06/09 |
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See you at the finish line. I'll have the beers on ice. Donation by Neil on 15/06/09 |
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Good on ya! Cheers from Portland, OR. Donation by Davehog on 15/06/09 |
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| Total Raised: | £510.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £94.49 |
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