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My story

 

On 25th May 2007 my mum was diagnosed with multiple cancers and moved to a large open plan hospital ward with neon lights where she was expected to spend the last days of her life. It was not a pleasant prospect for either of us. 

A few phone calls and she was able to move to the Sue Ryder hospice near Henley. The transformation was instant and she immediately became the person I knew once again, if only for a few short weeks. The staff were amazing as is the care they provide - nothing was too much trouble. They made the most hellish weeks bearable. They were there when we needed them.

Your donation will ensure they are there when someone else needs them.

On 25th May 2008 I will be running the Plymouth Half Marathon at the start of a month of fundraising for Sue Ryder Care as a small way of saying Thank you.

I intend to complete the distance of a marathon between 25th May and the day she passed away, 26th June.

Due to race schedules 36km of the 42 km distance will happen in 3 days: Plymouth Half 25th May, London 10k 26th May, Burnham 5k 27th May. I will complete the distance on 25th June at the Miadenhead 5k.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Sue Ryder Care will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

Many thanks for your support.

Well done - hope the achilles doesn't cause too much pain. Donation by Paul and Sarah 18/06/08  

£10.00

A little more to match the GBP per km that you are doing. Congrats on a fantastic fund raising effort. Donation by Canada Karen 18/06/08  

£24.30

Donation by Huguette and Chris 17/06/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

The last of thesesrace will be the easiest - I expect to see you on 28th at the Lynwood Vintage Car Rally -Sunninghill! Donation by Diana 16/06/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

You've almost finished Andrew.. Hope it's going well..As others have said, a fitting tribute to "Mam Donation by Kevin and Sarah Swinburne 12/06/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

I don't know you but read about what you were doing and was so impressed I had to sponsor you. I am the History Officer for Sue Ryder Care. Donation by Sue Doe 10/06/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

An amazing acheivement to date, I am willing you on to the final finish line Donation by Julie Beames 10/06/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

What a special tribute to your Mom! Donation by Cathy Jackson 04/06/08  

£25.00

chuck a shrimp on the barbie for me... Donation by Chris Field 03/06/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Jess 03/06/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Good luck - I KNOW you'll do it and will raise lots of money in memory of your mum. Will you do the Maidenhead 5k in your panther suit though? x Donation by Charlotte 30/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Andrew. What a lovely tribute to your Mum. Donation by Caroline & Gary 29/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Run boy run! Well done Andrew and you're doing a great job Donation by Jane and Gary 29/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Alex 28/05/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Fantastic Andrew, you are doing a grand job. Hope you stay injury free. Donation by Mary Wang 26/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good on ya Andrew!!! Donation by Neil Mapes 24/05/08  

£26.10 + £7.36 Gift Aid

Think of all the lettuces you could buy- good luck. Donation by June & Gerry 23/05/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

A great tribute to your Mum - best of luck Donation by Greg 20/05/08  

£25.00

Worth it not to see the Panther again! Donation by Catherine 20/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

It is a pleasure to support you and Sue Ryder Care. Best of luck Andrew. Donation by Brian Carlin 16/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

This is a great thing you are doing! Best of luck. Donation by B & S 15/05/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Good Luck Andrew although you won't need it. A very worthy cause! Donation by Karen Shaya 14/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Budapest! Must have been hungry afterwards... I'll get my coat. Donation by Bob Dunning 14/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck Andrew - I expect that your Mum would be really proud of you. Donation by Georgina Goddard 13/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

I think you should run to Smallfield next time you want a chilli!! Good luck x Donation by The Stovolds 13/05/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Great cause Andrew and good luck with this. Please consider the possibility of being the first person to run to every professional football club in UK Donation by Dave Jenkins 09/05/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good Luck - we'll try not to wreck your training in Glasgow! Donation by Colin & Sheila 04/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Andrew - it's a lovely way to remember your mum. Donation by Jude Semadeni 02/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Hi Andrew, I was so sorry to hear about your mum but what a thoughtful and fitting tribute. Good luck love Kirsten Donation by Kirsten Galvin 02/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Andrew! Let us know how you get on! Donation by Elaine Munns 01/05/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
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