Andrew Alcock is fundraising for Children's Hospice South West

Andrew Alcock's New York Marathon Page

ING New York City Marathon 2008

on 02/11/2008

Still smiling after 20 miles!

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Andrew Alcock

Raising money for

Children's Hospice South West

Charity Registration No. 1003314

At Children’s Hospice South West we help and support children and their families who are living with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions and we are the only organisation in the South West to provide vital hospice care to these families. Some families come to us for palliative care, some for emergency care and many for planned respite and a rare opportunity for a break away. But there’s more to it than that. We provide a loving and caring place for every member of the families who stay with us. A place where everyone can begin to forget their worries for a while, be a family again and find expert help and support in facing an uncertain future.

Our services are free to the families who need us because we believe that nothing should get in the way of very sick children receiving the very best care. So, with little government funding, we rely on the generosity of our supporters to deliver our promise to ‘make the most of short and precious lives’.

Children’s Hospice South West has two purpose-built hospices in the South West. Little Bridge House in North Devon and Charlton Farm in North Somerset. A third special home from home for life-limited children in Cornwall and Plymouth, is due to open in 2011 called Little Harbour.

To find out more please visit www.chsw.org.uk or call 01271 325270

Page owner

Andrew Alcock

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Raised: 266%

Target: £5,000.00
Raised so far: £13,308.00

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My story

From Dartmoor to the Bronx!

On 2 November 2008, I will be running the New York City Marathon. For an overweight 45 year old who has only been running for a couple of years, this is a daunting challenge! After months of training, the race itself is now just around the corner, and I can't wait to get to the Big Apple and take part.

I am raising money for Children’s Hospice South West, a fantastic charity which cares for seriously and terminally ill children and their families in the South West of England. Through its "Precious Lives Appeal", CHSW is planning to build a much needed third hospice in the region, this time in Cornwall. I am quite overwhelmed by the amount of support I have received in fund raising so far.

This will be my first marathon attempt. I have been in training since January and by the time of the race, will have covered over 1,000 miles, including 5 half marathons and a number of 10Ks. Unfortunately, I am still as overweight as ever!

I am very pleased to support CHSW and it would mean a lot to me if you could sponsor me.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Children's Hospice South West 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.

	Donation by Laura Kyffin 19/11/08	£2.00 + £0.56 Gift Aid
	Well done Andrew - great achievement! Donation by James Huxtable 14/11/08	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	I am sure you will have had a great time!! Donation by Andy Rawson 04/11/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Hope it went well and you are having a fantastic time! Donation by Charlie and Sarah Hempstead 03/11/08	£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid
	What a great way to raise money. Best of luck on the day. Donation by Moorhouse family 30/10/08	£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Andrew , I am sure you will finish the course, but just in case ,make sure your desk is clear before you go! Donation by Robin Taylor 30/10/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck Andrew, you've trained so hard. Enjoy the day and try to remember the fantastic feeling you get when you cross the finish line and smile. xx Donation by Lesley Cowie 29/10/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Andrew, sure you will have a fantastic day and I will watch out for you on the telly. Don't forget to wave! Donation by Rebecca Sargent 27/10/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Andrew, I'm sure all the training will pay off on the day ! Donation by Colin Evans 27/10/08	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Good Luck - enjoy every mile if you can. Donation by Julie Allen 27/10/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	I'll be thinking of you Andrew. Good luck, dig in at the end and enjoy the euphoria of the finish XX Donation by Marion Playle 27/10/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	A half marathon was bad enough! Good Luck Andrew. Donation by Paul Percy 24/10/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Best of Luck from all at SSL! Donation by Sheraton Systems 24/10/08	£100.00
	Good Luck Andrew. Show how the Essex lads can do it! Donation by Paul Ring 24/10/08	£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid
	Remember at every mile head up, shoulders down, take on fluids but most importantly relax and enjoy an event you have worked so hard for. Good luck xx Donation by Dotty Allan 24/10/08	£34.00 + £9.59 Gift Aid
	Good luck Andrew, hope it all goes well. Donation by Paul Alcock 24/10/08	£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid
	We will be raising a glass (or two) to you success Donation by Pam & Robin Bluhm 23/10/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good luck Andrew! Double the donation if you beat your target time! I'm sure you will as you've done amazingly so far. xx Donation by Nat & Raf 22/10/08	£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid
	Good luck Donation by Kate Culley 21/10/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Best of luck Andrew and enjoy it! Caroline, Werner, Laurence and Rosanna Donation by Stech family 17/10/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck! Donation by Jo Morgan 16/10/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Shirley wants a race (and more icecream) Donation by Gary Alcock 15/10/08	£344.00
	Good luck. Hope you reach your fundraising target and the 26 miles! Donation by Jane Price 14/10/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Your hard work in training will mean that you will have a fantastic run : just remember to enjoy it ! Donation by Keith Bowles 14/10/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Atkins seems an easier way to shed a pound or two! Good luck! Donation by Chris Banks 08/10/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	good luck Donation by Lucy Skelly 08/10/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Donation by Mandy Gradden 08/10/08	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	You'll remember I always did question your judgement. Good luck - I couldn't do it. Donation by Tony Orsman 07/10/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good on you Andrew, All the best xx Donation by Jennifer Banks 07/10/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Best of luck Andrew - Magnificent Effort! Donation by Lewis Perry 07/10/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£1,627.00
Offline donations:	£11,681.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£326.61

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