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8 Days, 2 Marathons, 6 days cycling Paris to Yorkshire to London. Sound Mad? We think not!

Find out why.....

This April will mark 10 years since Jane Tomlinson ran the London marathon for the first time and so a big challenge is planned. Jane defied the odds and public perception of cancer taking on an array of serious endurance events in order to raise over £1.85million for charity. As the first terminally ill breast cancer patient to take complete the London Marathon, Jane confronted what to many seemed impossible.

With this year’s London Marathon marking the 10th anniversary of Jane’s first marathon & the beginning of her endurance challenge milestones in aid of the Jane Tomlinson Appeal the Tomlinson family have set themselves a ‘marathon’ challenge.

But why stop at just one marathon! Mike & Rebecca Tomlinson will take on an 8 day challenge completing Paris Marathon ahead of a 6 day cycle route to London ahead of the London Marathon via Hull and the Appeal’s home turf of Yorkshire.

Taking in the region’s key landmarks Mike & Rebecca will be joined by a team of cyclists as they take on the 100mile a day cycle route to the capital.

Following in the footsteps of Jane, who set the endurance bar high completing challenges such as the Florida Ironman in 2004 and a 2500mile bike ride across America in 2006, an endurance challenge was the only fitting way to mark the anniversary.

Prior to Jane’s death in 2007 she’d not only completed a number of endurance events but had raised an incredible £1.85million in the process. With £4million having now been raised to date its hoped that the team will not only take on the challenge to complete the mileage but to get a step closer to the charities next fundraising target of £5million.

With the Paris Marathon only weeks ago visit www.janetomlinsonappeal.com to follow the teams progress.

 

My charity

Jane Tomlinson Appeal

Jane Tomlinson Appeal

Charity Registration No. 1113894

Since the launch of the Jane Tomlinson Appeal in 2002 we have been lucky to receive an incredible level of support from fundraisers and patrons alike. Over £4million has been raised and we are well on our way to reaching our new target of £5million by the end of our Anniversary year in April 2013.

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Donation by Jill Burns-Wildman on 22/04/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Great achievement,, very well done to you.

Donation by Phil Barrett on 22/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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An amazing achievement by the inspirational family of a wonderful and truly inspirational lady!! Congratulations. Colin O'Neill & Family x

Donation by Colin O'Neill on 22/04/12

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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Well done to everyone - you are all amazing especially with the weather being so bad! Looking forward to the Run for All 10K races this summer

Donation by Tory on 22/04/12

Donation by Anonymous on 22/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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What an inspirational family! A massive well done for all you've achieved so far and good luck in all you hope to do in the future!

Donation by Aaron Fletcher on 22/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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You guys are an inspiration - well done! x

Donation by Laura Harmes on 21/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Well Done

Donation by Denise Walsh on 21/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Brilliant! You and your family are such great inspiration. Good luck with the London Marathon tomorrow.

Donation by Jenny Bromley on 21/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by @cakeofgoodhope on 20/04/12

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Fantastic!! We will be looking out for you on Sunday, What an achievement!!!

Donation by kathryn McClaren on 20/04/12

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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Massive achievement so far - well done! and good luck!

Donation by David Fell on 20/04/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Carole Killingbeck on 20/04/12

£20.00

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Best of luck for Sunday and congratulations on the amazing amount you've achieved so far! Proper inspiration to us all...x

Donation by Sue Stephens on 20/04/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Great effort.. keep going.. will look for you on the TV this w/e.

Donation by Giles Hall on 20/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Well done guys, fantastic effort and an inspiration to everyone! see you at the London Marathon albeit a little slower than you guys!!!

Donation by David Barker on 20/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Keep going guys! The end is in sight...and I WILL be seeing you on start line for Leeds 10k next year.

Donation by Eleanor Oldroyd on 20/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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It was a pleasure to run with you for a bit in Paris, truly an inspiration. Good luck for the next few days. Adele Siddall

Donation by Adele Siddall on 20/04/12

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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Heck of an achievement Mike...hoping weather improves for you....keep going and all the best, Jon.

Donation by Jon Moody on 19/04/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Well Done! Another Amazing Challenge! You should be so proud! Jane would be honoured by your efforts! Keep Going!

Donation by Danny Mills on 19/04/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Hey there, I'm sure Mike's sunny disposition is keeping everyone motivated through the rain. Well done all, amazing effort.

Donation by David Harrison on 19/04/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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I'm sure someone said there would be "sunny spells" today. A really amazing effort from all, especially considering challenging conditions.

Donation by Maggie Stratton on 19/04/12

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Keep pedalling you are all doing amazing - half way through now see you at the finish line!

Donation by Helen Wright on 19/04/12

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Rather you than me guys! Well done...you're amazing. xx

Donation by Jill Foster on 19/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Unbeleivable challenge - well done and good luck

Donation by Sharon Crymble on 19/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£6,577.40
  • Offline donations£2,096.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£8,673.40
  • Gift Aid£1,516.85

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