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I have just run the 2009 London Marathon, my first marathon and at the age of 52 a real challenge. I achieved a time of 4hrs 14mins 41secs.
This was the hardest thing I have ever done.
I am proud to have pushed myself so far to finish and more importantly support the Meningitis Research Foundation who's work supporting scientific research is vital if we are to defeat this terrible disease.
Until the early hours of Friday 7 December 2007 Hannah King, a life-long friend of my daughter Hannah, had been a healthy, beautiful, talented, fun-loving, uniquely stylish 16 year old, with a bright future ahead of her in the medical profession. Shortly after 5.00 am that morning she walked to the ambulance which rushed her to hospital with suspected meningitis. She died five hours later.
Thinking of the reason I was running the marathon was the single thing that kept me focused on finishing. I was like a dog with a bone... I was not going to let go and end defeated by the distance.
So now... It's time for you to do your bit and support the 'Hannah Katie King' fund in aid of the Meningitis Research Foundation.
To find out more about Hannah click here
Give generously and spread the word.
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Raised:
147%
Raised so far: £3,675.20
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If anyone can do it, you can Andrew!! Good Luck1 Donation by Mary and Dick Pownall on 01/04/09 |
£25.00 |
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In the immortal words of Capt. Mainwaring: "Foolish Boy." Donation by James A-S on 01/04/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Good Luck! I'm told surgical spirits is great for preventing blisters, just add ice and a slice! Donation by Mel Watson on 01/04/09 |
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid |
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Good Luck Andrew Donation by Tricia Stainton on 01/04/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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Good Luck! Donation by Sarah Canet on 01/04/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Well done! Hope to see you coming in the top 20! All the best on the day! Donation by Henny Van den Bergh on 01/04/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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Nutter - and best of luck Donation by Moronys on 31/03/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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don't dare not to finish the race ! Donation by jean paul vandenhende on 31/03/09 |
£45.00 |
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A cause that is close to my heart! Donation by Beki G on 31/03/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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Good luck Andrew! I'm sure you will reach your goal of four hours and make both Hannah's very proud. Donation by Sophie Lawrence on 31/03/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Best of luck. I'm sure you can do it! Donation by Vanessa & Geoff on 31/03/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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I ran it last year - this year I'll be there to cheer. Start slow, drink lots, remember 20 miles is the halfway point - and ENJOY IT! Donation by Oliver Gray on 31/03/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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A worthy cause. Good luck Donation by Micheline Short on 31/03/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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If you want something to pass the time while your jogging around London. Instead of watching your time, you can look for me. I'll be in blue Donation by Ian Kemp on 31/03/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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May the force be with you!! Donation by Julian & Henty on 31/03/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Humba gashley, shamwari. Go carefully friend. Donation by Richard & Petty on 31/03/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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Alle the best Andrew and ...run fast!! Donation by Christelle Bigler on 30/03/09 |
£30.00 |
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arrived via Chris, good luck! Donation by Ian Clay on 29/03/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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A short friend of very tall Chris Donation by Rob Brown on 28/03/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Hi Andrew - it was great to meet you in St Anton last week. I really admire you're dedication. Good luck for the big day! Donation by Eugene Verzin on 05/03/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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That is great you are running London Marathon! As I am living near starting point in Greenwich, I will watch you out. Best of Luck! Donation by Haruko Seki on 29/01/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Andrew - great cause - best of luck. I'll be supping beer and eating crisps while you crawl across the finishing line. Donation by very tall chris on 18/01/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Good luck, Andrew - have a great run for Hannah and all who are hurt by meningitis. Donation by Hilary - neighbour on 31/12/08 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
| * Total raised online: | £3,449.00 |
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| Offline donations: | £226.20 |
| Mobile donations: | £0.00 |
| Total Raised: | £3,675.20 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £651.82 |
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