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

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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.

	Good luck Donation by Adrian Colbrook 07/10/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Hope everything goes well, good luck ! Donation by Dave Grant 29/09/08	£25.00
	Hard to believe but full of admiration. Donation by Tom Black 27/09/08	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Hope the weather is kind ! good luck. Donation by Mike Annetts 26/09/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Andrew Good Luck Donation by Stephen Bruce 22/09/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Go for it bean counter ... Donation by Jane Buckley 22/09/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Madness! Mr Peck did the London one in about 4 hours. Beat that... Very best of luck Donation by David Mitchell 22/09/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	best of Luck Donation by Keith Child 19/09/08	£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid
	Proud of you, Andrew! P and M xx Donation by Peter and Mo Thursby 18/09/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck Andrew - far braver than I am Donation by Stephen Patey 18/09/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Don't forget the defibrillator ! Donation by Francis Drake 17/09/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good cause and best of luck!! Donation by Colin Panzetta 16/09/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Andrew! It'll be a huge and satisfying achievement for such a worthy cause. I will be thinking of you Donation by Janette Brown 12/09/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	£1 a mile and double if you finish under 4 hours Donation by Steve Williams 01/09/08	£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid
	unconditional ! Take care Andrew! Donation by adrian hill 29/08/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Donation by Ray Tomkins 29/08/08	£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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