My story

In keeping with my experience in London, it's taken a little longer than expected to get here again and update this. It's fair to say I hated every minute of the last 2 hours of that run. Really. But, nothing was going to allow me to stop and the fear of being overtaken by a giant lemon, Spiderman, a member of Boyzone or Gordon Ramsay, not to mention failing to beat my boss's PB and forfeiting bragging rights, combined with not wanting to let down everyone who has supported me and shown their belief in me through their generous donations, kept me going up to and barely over the line. Finishing was more relief than I have ever felt - in fact it beats into second place the relief felt in Florence when I managed to make it back to the youth hostel against all odds before the dodgy local water I'd drunk left me via mini-tsunami. Anyway, job done. There's still cash to come in, so I hope to sail past the £3k. It's been emotional. Oh yes, and 3 hrs 47.32. It really didn't matter. Thank you all. Here comes the blurb... Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It's also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Sue Ryder Care 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.

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Sue Ryder Care

Sue Ryder Care

Charity Registration No. 1052076

Sue Ryder provides specialist palliative, homecare and long-term care for people living with cancer, multiple sclerosis, Huntington's disease, Parkinson's disease, motor neurone disease, stroke, brain injury and other life-changing illnesses.

Donations 59

Thanks again one and all.

Donation by Alan Birrell(£100), other misc. donations on 03/06/09

£209.55

Rounded it up as payment for every painful mile - an amazing achievement, congratulations. see you soon, if you answer my calls!

Donation by Susan Ferguson on 29/05/09

£27.00

+ £7.62 Gift Aid

You've started using the away goal already...well done though!!

Donation by Ms. Ann O'nymous on 19/05/09

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

Better late than never...

Donation by G&T on 14/05/09

£30.00

+ £8.46 Gift Aid

Many Congratulations! Great to hear about it last night. Well done Ben!

Donation by Joyce and Iain McIver on 10/05/09

£26.00

+ £7.33 Gift Aid

Better late than never! Full respect to you Ben - that's amazing.

Donation by Cat & Dan on 01/05/09

£30.00

+ £8.46 Gift Aid

Donation by Various customers on 30/04/09

£85.00

Good luck, enjoy the day!

Donation by Lindsey Adam on 29/04/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

hi ben hope this helps well done on the race

Donation by marian on 28/04/09

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

Run Bhai Run!

Donation by Lizzie Didi & Andy on 26/04/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

All the best!

Donation by The Duguids on 25/04/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Another melange - gratefully received

Donation by Ducks Crossing/Monica/Lisa M. on 24/04/09

£48.22

All the best mate

Donation by Craig Harvey on 23/04/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Colleagues, collection jars and Sue Ryder shop donations

Donation by Various customer donations from collection boxes on 23/04/09

£77.00

All the best for the run & reaching your target.

Donation by Andrew Mitchell on 22/04/09

£30.00

+ £8.46 Gift Aid

We didnt have the cash when in the dolls house but we were the girls who loved the Sweet Potato and smoked paprika soup. Good Luck

Donation by Alison Smith on 21/04/09

£15.00

+ £4.23 Gift Aid

Hope the chaffing isn't too bad! good luck Ben!

Donation by Richard McMullan and Stuart Niven on 21/04/09

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck Ben - I hope you enjoy the experience!! :)

Donation by Richard & Vicki on 21/04/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

If you get caught short, make sure there isn't a camera trained on you!

Donation by Mairi Colquhoun on 20/04/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Ben, see you soon

Donation by Simon & Nigel Creffield on 20/04/09

£100.00

you can doo it - just smash the wall big man!

Donation by Jon & Vanda on 19/04/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

all the best ben

Donation by Ollie McLeod on 19/04/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Make sure you moisturise the fleshy bit beforehand!

Donation by Bazza on 17/04/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Counting the days, not weeks now!

Donation by Easter donations/raffle cash on 17/04/09

£550.00

+ beer. Good luck

Donation by Al McLeod on 14/04/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£2,985.97
  • Offline donations£480.02
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£3,465.99
  • Gift Aid£357.92

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