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Running with Lions, and away from elephants!
I'm running in the Big 5 Half Marathon for The RAF Association (RAFA) because they give vital support to the RAF family.
Event: The Big 5 Half Marathon - South Africa on 23/06/2012
£535.00 raised of £500.00 target
32 donations
My Target:
£500.00
£535.00 raised so far
How to make a donation
Donate online at - www.justgiving.com/bigfive
By mobile internet Scan this code on your smartphone to go straight to Doug Richards's page.
By text message to donate £10 Text DOPX91 £10
to 70070
My story
Well, I did it! But not without a jumbo incident 2 days before race day! You can read more on this link http://www.rafa.org.uk/What-we-do/News/Grandfather-flees-herd-of-wild-elephants-in-marathon-scare
This page remains open until end of October, so there is still time to support RAFA!
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On 18th March I finished the Maratona di Roma (Rome Marathon), my first full marathon for 8 years and definitely my last (probably!). OK, I’m getting slower as I grow less young but I was more than happy with my time. Some way in front of me was my son, Chris, and his RAF Regiment colleague, Kevin, both running their first marathons. They raised a huge amount of cash for the Royal Air Forces Association (RAFA) and I would like to continue this good work on my second challenge of 2012, the Big 5 half marathon on June 23rd.
On the face of it, a half marathon in South Africa should be no problem having completed a full marathon in Rome. However, although the Rome marathon started and finished at the ancient Colosseum, it has been many centuries since lions roamed around there. Lions do, however, live in the game reserve in South Africa in which the half marathon takes place, along with other members of Africa’s big 5, elephant, rhino, buffalo and leopard. During the race, there will be no fences or rivers that separate the runners from the African wildlife – a good incentive not to hang around! http://www.big-five-marathon.com/
The RAF Association does not receive any direct Government funding and therefore relies on the generosity of the public and the continued support from its members, donors and the Branch network in generating funds to provide the level of welfare and care that is so rightly deserved by the RAF Family and their dependants in need.
Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.
Please spare a few moments (and whatever you can afford) to give the RAF family of the past, present and future the support they truly deserve.
My gallery 4
My charity
The RAF Association (RAFA)
Charity Registration No. 226686 (England & Wales) - SC037673 (Scotland)
The RAF Association is dedicated to supporting serving and former RAF personnel and their families. Whether it's an injured airman fighting to get back onto his feet, a young daughter missing her parent away on overseas operations or a WWII veteran needing a shoulder to lean on, we are there to help. Membership of the RAF Association offers a wide range of benefits for all those with an interest in supporting our aims.
Donations 32
Looks like Mad Doug still goes on his adventures!!
Donation by Pete N on 17/09/12
The elephant story did it! Well done.
Donation by Jenny Pearce on 29/06/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Donation by Lorna Gavin on 22/06/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Best of luck!
Donation by Tony Brimacombe on 22/06/12
£5.00
+ £1.25 Gift Aid
Good luck.
Donation by SjfSue on 22/06/12
£5.00
+ £1.25 Gift Aid
Good luck @booktrunk
Donation by Steph on 22/06/12
£5.00
+ £1.25 Gift Aid
Would love to run this one too, looks amazing. Good luck!
Donation by Gareth Baker on 22/06/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Good luck!
Donation by Nicola Nelson on 22/06/12
£5.00
+ £1.25 Gift Aid
Really? Charged by elephants? There must be a more original excuse for a slow time surely!!! Seriously, really hope you're ok and don't overdo it!
Donation by George & Mark xx on 22/06/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Good luuuuuck
Donation by Emma O'Loughlin on 22/06/12
Good luck Doug, all the very best from Denise and me!
Donation by Roger Matthews on 17/06/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
@mart309
Donation by Martin Hackney on 16/06/12
£5.00
+ £1.25 Gift Aid
Good luck Bro and if you hear long-haired spectators 'roaring' you along - start running MUCH faster!!!!!!!!!!
Donation by Dave Richards on 13/06/12
£25.00
+ £6.25 Gift Aid
Good luck Doug and have great fun!
Donation by Thamara Perera on 12/06/12
£25.00
+ £6.25 Gift Aid
Doug, All the best for your South African Big Five run. Have a great adventure, and try and get back in one piece! love H x
Donation by Helen Turner on 11/06/12
Donation by Sue Jenden on 06/06/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Go for it Doug! Watch out for those water buffalo though! :)
Donation by Geoff Butler on 04/06/12
£30.00
+ £7.50 Gift Aid
Donation by John Coote on 04/06/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Donation by Gill Brimmell on 30/05/12
£15.00
+ £3.75 Gift Aid
bit of an extreme safari holiday Doug!
Donation by Alison Cooper on 11/05/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Blimey Doug - I hope you can run fast....best of luck! We miss you here. Lisa x
Donation by Lisa Jones on 02/05/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Good luck Doug x
Donation by Debbie Gordon on 02/05/12
£5.00
+ £1.25 Gift Aid
Dear Doug, Good luck! Make sure you keep away from your running partners! All the best Zsuzsa and Roy
Donation by Zsuzsanna Nagy on 02/05/12
good effort! have a good one :)
Donation by Kevin Whitehead on 27/04/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Best of luck Dad/Grandad! Make sure Ang has a good supply of WWGs for the Lions!!!
Donation by Chris, Lynne & Holly Richards on 27/04/12
£25.00
+ £6.25 Gift Aid
Donation summary
- * Online donations£535.00
- Offline donations£0.00
- Text donations£0.00
- Total raised£535.00
- Gift Aid£133.75
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