Andy Simpson is fundraising for British Lung Foundation

Andy Simpson's Fundraising Page

Amsterdam Marathon

on 18/10/2009

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Raising money for

British Lung Foundation

Charity Registration No. England and Wales 326730, Scotland SC 038415

The British Lung Foundation is the only UK charity working for everyone affected by lung disease. The charity focuses its resources on providing support for people affected by lung disease today; and works in a variety of ways (including funding world-class research) to bring about positive change, to improve treatment, care and support for people affected by lung disease in the future.

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Andy Simpson

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Raised: 32%

Target: £5,000.00
Raised so far: £1,605.00

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My story

Thanks for visiting my site and your imminent, sizeable donation to my good cause. Since you are about to dig deep and hand over a significant amount of your hard-earned crust, you may like to know a bit more about where you money will end up.

I will be running in the Amsterdam Marathon in October 2009 in aid of the British Lung Foundation.

This is a charity with a special meaning to me – as well as their pioneering research, they support, help and care for people suffering with chronic lung related illnesses, such as my dad, Derek Simpson.

My dad suffers from a serious case of diffuse pleural thickening, which is a condition that restricts the lung function of the sufferer, severely impairing their ability to breathe, and subsequently, move around.

The condition was caused by his exposure to asbestos in the 1970's, and is an illness that affects thousands of (mostly) hard-working men all around the world.

There is currently no cure, the treatment available is limited and research into conditions affecting the lung is one of medical sciences’ most unexplored frontiers.

This marathon is both in honour of my dad and his unfaltering bravery in the face of exceptionally difficult circumstances, and to raise money and awareness of this condition so as to contribute to finding a cure and helping other sufferers and their families to overcome the challenges it brings.

My dad and I appreciate both your support and your donation.

	Weel done Andy!! Donation by Karen Metcalf and family 18/11/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Dack!!!!! Donation by Keith Fitzgerald 10/11/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Well done mate - really impressive. I'm still pretty sure you'll still win the "MDP Most Unfit Player Award" this year though. Donation by Charlie Appleyard 22/10/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Well done Simmo!! what a great achievement!! you can do it!! you did do it!! Donation by Monica Miller 20/10/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good to see you on Sunday and great effort Donation by Scott Fulton 20/10/09	£30.00
	siiimo Donation by Josh Thompson 19/10/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Maybe you should do this in fancy dress mate? Any one of your suits should be fine... Strong work sir. Donation by Richard Cheesman-Prince 19/10/09	£25.00
	good luck andrew love from gran isa xx Donation by gran isa 16/10/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good luck SImmo! Donation by Sarah Christie 16/10/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Burf 16/10/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck. Donation by Carol + Wallace McAllister (Metcalff) 16/10/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Watch out for the hill at the end - its not all flat! Donation by Peter Peacock 16/10/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Chris Gillibrand 16/10/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Plenty of fluids Simmo, little tip. Donation by Richard Demko 16/10/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck! Donation by Louise Beatty 15/10/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	good luck andrew Donation by from aunt susan Mcewan 15/10/09	£5.00
	Hey Uncle Andy, you're the best Uncle ever, we know you can do it! Pa is so proud, as are we. Love, hugs & kisses Jake and Ewan xxx Donation by Rebecca Simpson 14/10/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck mate, we know you'll do it, we're both very proud and honoured to call you our brother/inlaw.Lots of love Steve and Becky xxx Donation by Rebecca Simpson 14/10/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	4:30 Sims, minimum... Donation by Nick Gibbons 14/10/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	good luck andrew we know you will complete it and we will be thinking about you Donation by John & Mary Allworthy from Portugal 14/10/09	£10.00
	Dude, sorry it's taken me so long to donate and best of luck. You'll walk it (possibly literally...). Donation by Wakers 06/10/09	£20.00
	Good luck Sims! Just steer clear of the wrapround region in the area... Donation by Scotty 28/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	enjoy the run Your dad will appreciate it Lots of Love From Uncle Ralph and Aunt Ruth xxx Donation by Ralph Simpson 28/09/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck Ho Mo Donation by Ciara Clarke 25/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Run hard, run true, run straight.......... Donation by Thomas Way 23/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good Luck from us all x Donation by Process Concept Ltd 23/09/09	£50.00
	Go Andy! Very impressive! Donation by Rebecca Morris 22/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	I hope you will be packing a big pot of vaseline. I've heard joggers nipple can be very nasty! I admire you for even attempting 26 miles! Donation by Emma C 21/09/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Donation by Peter Simons 19/09/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	good luck Andy xx Donation by katie eden 17/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£1,605.00
Offline donations:	£0.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£407.56

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