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My story

 

You thought that Paula Radcliffe's quest for gold at the Beijing Olympics was THE athletics story of the summer - how wrong you were!  I, Angus McLean, am coming out of retirement to compete in this year's Great North Run - the world's largest half marathon. 

I first ran the GNR in 2003 and since then have completed both the New York and London Marathons.  This year I am running to raise funds for The National Association for Colitis and Crohn's Disease "NACC". 

Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease are both forms of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).  There are 180,000 people in the UK who suffer from them.  In both conditions the wall of the bowel becomes swollen, inflamed and ulcerated.

The causes of UC and Crohn's are unknown and there is no cure.

I was diagnosed with UC in summer 2006 and am keen to do my bit to raise awareness and funds to support those affected and finance research into a cure.

You can find out more about IBD and NACC by following this link http://www.nacc.org.uk

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: The National Association for Colitis and Crohn's Disease - NACC 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.

Thanks for your time and generosity.

Angus McLean

well done angus, what a good time , i feel knackered just thinking about it!. Donation by gerry mcgonigal 12/10/08  

Well done Mongoose Donation by Critch 07/10/08  

Well done Danny/Alex/Kevin, it was and adventure for me too, especially trying to get home with another 50 thousand folk going the same way. Donation by Stuarto, Fiona and Myles 06/10/08  

Sponge Bob - The likeness is uncanny Donation by Colin Falconer 06/10/08  

ah'm eatin a bacon piece in ma kitchen, you're slogging yr way thru tyneside cobbles - good work! Donation by craig, donna n bairns 05/10/08  

Go Bro! looking out for you on TV Donation by Lindsey,Amir,Millie&Catriona 05/10/08  

All the best Gus Donation by KAS 03/10/08  

All proceeds should go to the Sunshine Appeal. P.S. Running is gay. Donation by Bawz 02/10/08  

Best of luck with your runs Donation by Ralf Little 02/10/08  

Next pint 13 miles - forward Donation by ST 02/10/08  

You can run but you can't hide Donation by ANDERSON 30/09/08  

Good luck Donation by Derek Brownlee 30/09/08  

Good Luck Angus. Go for it. Donation by Jane Wilson 29/09/08  

Hope no pensioners overtake you this time xxx Donation by Lor por, Stuart, Mary and Ruaridh 28/09/08  

All the best from the heart of my bottom! Donation by Dod, Mags & Auntie C. 28/09/08  

Keep up the running. Good luck Angus! Donation by Willie & Jill 28/09/08  

Go Angy! Donation by Dee McNaught 26/09/08  

Good luck Mongoose..... Donation by Your lovely lady 25/09/08  

bet sponge bob beat you round NY, good luck for the GNR. Donation by freddie 25/09/08  

Away the lad ! Good luck Angus! Donation by Neil, Fiona and Hannah Wilson 25/09/08  

Go Angus! x Donation by George, Jane and Beth 23/09/08  

Remember the incontinence pants China Donation by Max and Paddy 15/09/08  

Will double it if you wear the Sponge Bob outfit for the race. Good luck! Donation by Herr Dave 15/09/08  

Angus you are a star - well done -hope we may catch up soon Michellex Donation by Michelle Hunter 10/09/08  

I thought you were at the Olympics! Unless that was just a local in the crowd! Donation by Craig Martin 06/09/08  

I'm sure I saw you in beijing! Donation by Chewy 05/09/08  

hope yer Johnny Cronins does not play up Donation by Baw Bag 04/09/08  

Are we ever going to see you playing football again!? All the best. Donation by John Sloan 03/09/08  

have a splendid day. Donation by Rob & Maz 02/09/08  

Go Angus! Donation by Tim Maguire 02/09/08  

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* Total raised online: £1,911.00
  Offline donations: £100.00
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £469.90

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