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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.

Donations 222

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Inspiriational

Donation by Anonymous on 03/03/12

£20.00

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Such great work....Awe inspiring xx

Donation by Adele Eatenton on 02/03/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Pam on 02/03/12

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Good Luck!!

Donation by Richard Snieg on 01/03/12

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Donation by Simon Davison on 01/03/12

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Donation by Anonymous on 01/03/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck....Roll on the Leeds Half Marathon, I'm sure with you guys organising it will be the best yet!

Donation by Chris Yates on 01/03/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck!

Donation by Paul Gorman on 01/03/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 01/03/12

£20.00

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You're a top man, Mike - and just a little bit mad! I'm full of admiration. Best of luck.

Donation by Andrew Edwards on 01/03/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Looking forward to the Leeds Half Marathon.... I think !!

Donation by Andrew Wilson on 01/03/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck Jane would be so proud of u. A great legacy for a great women.

Donation by Anonymous on 29/02/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Best of luck Mike and team. Hope you put the route up so we can come and cheer you on

Donation by Matt, Ann, Thomas and Evan on 29/02/12

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck from the Yorkshire Follies ....

Donation by Katy Wood on 29/02/12

£20.00

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Good luck from the Yorkshire Follies

Donation by Ray Birch on 29/02/12

£20.00

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Good luck from the Yorkshire Follies ...

Donation by Annmarie Bennett on 29/02/12

£20.00

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You're amazing, I wish you the best of luck! Best wishes from all at @upfinder and @bannersandmash

Donation by Jo @happyandsmiley on 29/02/12

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck from the Yorkshire Follies xxx

Donation by Jayne Beck on 29/02/12

£20.00

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Good luck from the Yorkshire Follies.....

Donation by Ellie Birch on 29/02/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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What you are doing is a fantastic tribute to Jane. Good luck to you both

Donation by simon (Keep TRI-ING 4 GOOD :) !) on 29/02/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good Luck Mike and Family with your challenge

Donation by Masood Khan on 29/02/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck for your challenge. If I can live some of my life as bravely as Jane, Mike and the Tomlinson family then I would be proud.

Donation by Anonymous on 29/02/12

£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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