Raised: 38%
Target: £1,500.00
Raised so far: £575.00
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My story

 
So, a funny thing happened on the way to my thirties...

I became sporty.

Bizarre but true. The former book-worm, thespian, skeptical of all sports at both school and college, somehow, via business school and too many A-type out-doorsy American friends, seems to have discovered the joys of a fit body, the challenges of the out-doors and the sheer fun of running, biking, swimming, climbing, hiking, blading and other active verbs.

Joys that sadly, those blighted by arthritis, including my very lovely aunt Ann who has had the affliction since her late thirties, are completely denied.

So in a gesture that is aware, but hopefully not being disrespectful, of the irony, I'm using my attempt at the London Triathlon to raise money for the Arthritis Research Campaign. (more on: www.arc.org.uk) The triathlon takes on Saturday 6 August. Whilst I've been keeping in reasonable shape, my training in earnest started in mid July, and I've been working between the day job and moving flat to hone each of the legs so I can complete the 750m swim, the 20k bike ride and the 5k run without disgracing myself or my cause... Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Arthritis Research Campaign 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. So please sponsor me now! Many thanks for your support - and hope to see you all at my housewarming/survival party that evening. Details will follow by automatic email. best, Arvind

A tenner for each our of pain, good work Donation by Anonymous 17/08/05  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by sarah b 10/08/05  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Impressive feat! Donation by Anonymous 05/08/05  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Best of luck Donation by Cavan & Celine 05/08/05  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

good luck! Donation by Anonymous 01/08/05  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck man!!! Hope and inspiration to all of us Lard Arses!!! Donation by Sreeni 31/07/05  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous 31/07/05  

£50.00

Donation by Henry Fyson 28/07/05  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Luke Montagu 28/07/05  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by damiankahya 26/07/05  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Mr Pete 25/07/05  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Nell Boase 21/07/05  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

best of luck Donation by Rob Cotterill 19/07/05  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Go for it Donation by Anonymous 14/07/05  

£50.00

Best of Luck! Donation by Ruqshad 13/07/05  

£10.00

Very good luck - won't the hair slow you down? Donation by Anonymous 13/07/05  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Triathlon!!! It is a big step from rollerblading in Regents Park! Donation by Jose and Mane Rodriguez 13/07/05  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Best of luck. Hope some benefit comes to my arthritic dog Jake. A good dog. Donation by Dave 12/07/05  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck! Donation by Ben Flower 12/07/05  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Sorry such a measly amount. V. poor at the moment! Donation by Anonymous 08/07/05  

£20.00

Good luck! Donation by Maya and David 06/07/05  

£30.00

GOOD LUCK ARV! Donation by Anonymous 05/07/05  

£100.00

I'll give you more if you make an impressive time. Good luck!! Donation by Armand 04/07/05  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by Sheila 04/07/05  

£10.00
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* Total raised online: £575.00
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