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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.
Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Meningitis Research Foundation 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.
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Raised so far: £3,675.20
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Well done Donation by sally tamplin on 21/05/09 |
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congratulations really well done Donation by Debra luker on 11/05/09 |
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Congratulations buddy!! Proud of you! Donation by Adrienne Siefert on 05/05/09 |
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Well done! Donation by Letitia Collender on 02/05/09 |
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Well done Andrew - great time. Sorry this took so long to do Donation by Sally & Jeff McGeachie on 30/04/09 |
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Sorry this is late - but you did it - well done Donation by Kirsteen Steel on 30/04/09 |
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Good lad Donation by Rodders on 28/04/09 |
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Great Job! What we do for a T-shirt! Donation by Eric & Lloyd on 28/04/09 |
£108.00 |
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Hope it went well!!!! Donation by Steve Allen on 27/04/09 |
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Good luck Donation by Peter & Sarah Hartnell on 27/04/09 |
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Nutter of note - Good Luck Good Cause. Donation by Ian & Gail Gobey on 27/04/09 |
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Good luck and hope you get hit target! Donation by Tim, Katy, Georgina and Annabel on 26/04/09 |
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Better late than never! We know you'll do really well - GO BOY GO! Donation by Jess, Simon & Bella on 26/04/09 |
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Remember your BRNC training - its only pain Fickling! Donation by Robin & Valerie on 26/04/09 |
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GOOD LUCK THIS MORNING ANDREW! Donation by Julze Best on 26/04/09 |
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Still not there - where are you! Donation by Billybuller on 26/04/09 |
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A brilliant cause. We shall look out for you! Donation by Victoria Talbot-Rice and Clive Henderson on 26/04/09 |
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Can't find you online - hope you made it to the start! Donation by Billybuller on 26/04/09 |
£50.00 |
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WELL DONE ANDREW Donation by PIP AND ROBERT TAYLOR on 26/04/09 |
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Donation by Claire on 26/04/09 |
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best luck and enjoy it Donation by Jack Boyer on 25/04/09 |
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Trust you are lean, mean and ready to run! Donation by Selina Craig on 25/04/09 |
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Good luck Donation by Paul Traynor on 25/04/09 |
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Good reason to run. Wish you well. Donation by Michelle Garrett. on 25/04/09 |
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We will look out for you at the 6 and 17 mile markers. Good Luck! Donation by Harriet and Neil on 25/04/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 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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