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Big Race 2008
Page creator: Rachel Hogden
Event: BUPA Great Manchester Run 2008
Event Date: 18th May 2008
Team Members: Rachel, Kathryn, Stephen, Michelle, Max, James & Suzanne
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About our charity : Leukaemia Research Leukaemia Research
Leukaemia Research is the only national charity dedicated exclusively to funding research throughout the UK into the causes, treatments and cures of all blood cancers, including lymphomas, myeloma, myelodysplasia and aplastic anaemia.
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Fundraising target:  £1,000.00
Donations so far:  £ 2,141.00
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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!WE'VE DONE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What a fantastic day we had for the Great Manchester Run 2008.  The weather was perfect and the crowds cheered and whooped as we ran.  It certainly kept our spirits high and our legs working.

Once the race began and we ran through the start line we all high fived Dennis Law, who from a distance looked distinctively like one of the Chuckle Brothers (sorry Dennis).  You get a good idea how giddy we all were before the race!

Mum and family supported us from Salford Quays and Suzannes family were there at the finish to help us sprint those last few hundered metres.  We also had a surprise 'come on, you can do it' from actor Tony Audenshaw, aka Bob Hope (Emmerdale) and he very kindly joined us for a photo at the Leukaemia Research stand post race.  So as well as running a great race we also managed to hob nob with a few celebs! 

We all ran the 10km in very respectable times, ranging from 1hr 7mins to 1hr 12mins. 

All of your donations and good wishes helped us to keep running and the money raised is helping Leukaemia Research, a cause which is so close to our hearts.  We know Dad would be very proud of us.  We miss him very much.


Many thanks for your support.  And here's to next year.....

Rachel, Kathryn, Stephen, Michelle, Max, James and Suzanne xxx

In loving memory of Dad, John Thaw Mathers MBE
Display Name Date Amount Tax Bonus  Comment
Liz & Rog 11/07/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Well done you! Ridculously late I'm sorry! x 
Mike & Linda Adams 02/06/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Congratulations on your achievement for such a worthy cause. 
Helen Dowd 01/06/2008 £5.00 £1.41 Well done! 
Martin & Michelle 31/05/2008 £25.00 n/a Better late than never, I was meaning to give you cash when we were in Manchester! 
Friends and family fo Suzanne 30/05/2008 £80.00 n/a Well done.  
Paul Vale 30/05/2008 £250.00 £70.51 Well done Mrs Magoo and Mummy we are all really proud.  
Helen (Noahs Ark) 29/05/2008 £6.00 n/a Well done 
cath rick amy + evie 29/05/2008 £20.00 n/a well done rach! will join you next year! 
Lucy & Alex Wallwork 20/05/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Well Done!!! Your dad will have been with you every step of the way 
Joan Moore 19/05/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Well Done!!!!!!!!!! 
Janet Cusworth 19/05/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Hope it went well on the day! 
Alison Redward 19/05/2008 £5.00 £1.41 Well done! 
Steve, Julie and kids 19/05/2008 £15.00 £4.23 Still cannot believe Jammie dipped at the line to beat Kath...Well done 
Helen Haydock 18/05/2008 £5.00 £1.41 Congratulations 
Richard Jennings 18/05/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Assume you've done it! Well done. 
jo and frazer 18/05/2008 £20.00 £5.64 better late than never - looking for you on the telly! Lots of love xxx 
Steven, Catherine, Ciaran , Niamh & Rory 18/05/2008 £25.00 £7.05 Good luck to all of you. Hope you learn to run and talk kid, seen as you couldn't muster even a hello!!! Well done in advance! 
Jackie Byrnes 17/05/2008 £10.00 £2.82 good luck Steve, sure you won't need luck? 
Maddie 17/05/2008 £5.00 £1.41 Michelle good luck, I have seen you out of breath running to 22 
Steve and Michelle Mathers 16/05/2008 £75.00 £21.15 This is a walk in the park!!??? 
Dave Ireland 16/05/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Good luck to all. ENJOY!!! come home safe 
Aunty Jen & Uncle Alan 16/05/2008 £50.00 £14.10 You can do it Suzie, you'll walk it (or may be even run it !!). Good luck to everyone.  
neil and hannah 15/05/2008 £20.00 £5.64 good luck steve and shell and all of you 
David French 12/05/2008 £25.00 £7.05 Enjoy the run. Great effort!  
Karen, Adrian and Lily 12/05/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Good luck to you all. 
Pete, Jo, Sam, Ben and Tom 12/05/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Good luck Suzie, hope you get round OK. Let me know how easy it is!!! 
Hannah, Simon, Jack & Ollie 11/05/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Good Luck Suzanne - just think how much easier it will be without pushing the buggie. Enjoy! 
matthew and Paul 11/05/2008 £30.00 £8.46 We shall be cheering you all on from down here in London! 
Uncle John 11/05/2008 £10.00 £2.82 The big day looms. Rather you than me! 
Chris & Maria 08/05/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Good Luck Sue! I am sure it will breeze after running around after Paul/Joe/Olivia and James! x x 
Gillian, Stephen & family 05/05/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Good luck to you all, a great cause, your Dad would be very proud. 
Maureen Reid 03/05/2008 £25.00 £7.05 Best of luck 
Ann and Brian Lowe 02/05/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Your Dad would be very proud of you all.Good Luck 
Gaynor Vale 01/05/2008 £10.00 £2.82 you will get this irrespective of how far you get! 
Maggie Naude 01/05/2008 £5.00 £1.41 Have a good run, Kathrun, all the best. 
Pete Murray 01/05/2008 £5.00 £1.41 Good Luck Kathryn! 
Antony Tommis 30/04/2008 £5.00 £1.41 All the best for the big day! 
Jill Gainer 30/04/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Wishing you all lots of good luck and good weather!!! 
Tania 30/04/2008 £20.00 £5.64 I know you can do it!!!! Good luck and remember to breathe. 
Pete, Miriam and Josh 28/04/2008 £15.00 £4.23 Good Luck Susanne  
ANGE, RICK & BEN 28/04/2008 £30.00 £8.46 GO FOR IT MAX & RACH! 
tim howard 28/04/2008 £25.00 £7.05 good luck everyone 
Keith & Joan Buckley 26/04/2008 £10.00 n/a Good Luck 
PC 26/04/2008 £50.00 n/a don't forget the vasoline 
Colleagues at Character World 25/04/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Good Luck 
David Williams 24/04/2008 £5.00 £1.41 Good Luck , keep of the Shandy the night before.  
Schweigers 23/04/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Good luck James 
Dave & Dj Lochrie 23/04/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Having heard Mrs Vale's training regime 1st hand, i have every confidence! Nurse where's my tablets? Good luck to you all!! 
Clare 22/04/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Go on Suzy, you can easily do it! 
Julie and Steve 22/04/2008 £20.00 n/a Enjoy the day and good luck 
Rach J 22/04/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Good luck to you all!!! 
Elizabeth, Stephen & Henry 22/04/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Good luck  
Stu H2 21/04/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Very best of luck 
breege 21/04/2008 £5.00 £1.41 good luck and well done! 
Suzanne Vale 21/04/2008 £20.00 n/a I'll be there on the day, might need a piggy back though!! 
Ursula 21/04/2008 £25.00 £7.05 Good luck to you all, hope the trainings going ok! 
Andy Feast 17/04/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Good Luck 
lee burgess 15/04/2008 £5.00 £1.41 good look, its for a great cause ! 
Caroline 15/04/2008 £20.00 £5.64 you go guys! all our love The McGlades 
Yasmine & Ben 13/04/2008 £20.00 £5.64 bonne chance! 
Steph 12/04/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Good Luck 
LISA COVELL 10/04/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Good Luck 
Jo Flynn 10/04/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Good Luck! 
Geoff & Jennifer 07/04/2008 £100.00 £28.21 Good Luck to you all!! 
Beth 31/03/2008 £10.00 £2.82 All the best for the race. Miss training with you. B xx 
Giddy M 18/03/2008 £50.00 £14.10 I suppose I better sponsor you... much easier than taking part myself! 
Caroline & Mark Davey 09/03/2008 £50.00 £14.10 We are sure the sacrifices will be worth it on the day! 
The Comyn family 20/02/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Come on, you little whippets! 
"Mum" Mathers 14/02/2008 £60.00 £16.92 I'll be there on the DAY - cheering you all on! 
Gwyneth Broadhurst 12/02/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Good Luck to you all 
Diana & Matt 11/02/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Go For It!  
Sally Hogden 08/02/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Dad/Maurice saysGood luck and he is very proud of you. 
Sally Hogden 08/02/2008 £10.00 £2.82 What a great memorial from great 'sexytet'! 
James 07/02/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Team Jammy is in the elite womens race I assume ? 
Gideon 07/02/2008 £20.00 £5.64 If you're wearing banana outfits I hope they're of lightweight material 
Bruce 07/02/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Do it for John / Dad 
pamela Stienne 06/02/2008 £50.00 £14.10 good luck from all THE STIENNE FAMILY 
Karen Preston 05/02/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Good luck to you all !! 
Marcel 05/02/2008 £10.00 n/a  
Steve and Elli 05/02/2008 £20.00 £5.64 wow, we are very proud of you all for doing this. Good luck x  
Lee and Elyse 04/02/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Remember...2nd place is 1st loser! 
mandy 04/02/2008 £20.00 £5.64 In memory of your dad, what a fine tribute all of you!!! 
Auntie Joan & Uncle Derek 04/02/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Come on you 'minnie' Mathers were right behind you 
Rachel Hogden 03/02/2008 £20.00 n/a Better get my running shoes on then.... 
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