Rob Clarke is fundraising for Adoption UK

Rob Clarke's Fundraising Page

Amsterdam Marathon

on 18/10/2009

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Raising money for

Adoption UK

Charity Registration No. 326654

Adoption UK provides and supports a national self-help network for adoptive parents, prospective adopters and everyone involved in adoption. Such support is vital, as due to the hurt and trauma experienced in their early years, adopted children and young people have unique social, emotional and developmental needs.

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Rob Clarke

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Raised: 165%

Target: £500.00
Raised so far: £825.00

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My story

Thanks for visiting my fundraising page.

Many years ago I made myself a promise that I would run a marathon before my fortieth birthday, a silly, silly pledge. Well, that date comes around all too soon so I thought I'd better pull my finger out and get entered somewhere nice and flat...... me not being a natural athelete by any stretch of the imagination ...... so where better than Amsterdam!

Jane and I adopted two children about three and a half years ago now, and that in itself was enough of a spur to pull on the trainers and get out running to relieve some of the inevitable stresses which come with going from a generally peaceful existence to a rumbunctious family life. Over those years - like all adopters - we've been on a real roller coaster and the services provided by Adoption UK, not least it's discussion forums, have helped us through the tough times and into the occasional calmer waters.

That's why I'm looking to support this particular charity, to help fund the essential work they do in holding together the many "jigsaw" families which exist to give kids the opportunities they need to flourish.

I hope that you'll agree that this is a worthwhile cause and feel able to make a pledge which will keep my feet pounding along the canalsides come October.

If you want to see how the training's going over the course of the year, you can also visit my blogspot at http://blistersfromamsterdam.blogspot.com/

Many thanks

Rob Clarke

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Adoption UK 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.

	Local donations from song sponsors - thanks everyone! Donation by Rob Clarke 04/11/09	£325.00
	Target sorted. Congratulations from Bill and Gareth Donation by Bill Burch 28/10/09	£208.00
	This is for the lady in the photo who always follows you round. Could you pass it on please. Dreams of Children by the Jam please. Donation by Baggie Boy 06/10/09
	Good luck! Couldn't you find a flatter course? I'll try and think of some suitably excruciating songs - how about the Smurfs? Donation by Vicky Bagnall 18/08/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Best of luck Rob and I think you look great in the picture. Donation by Lynda Dandy 06/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Right - how many tracks do I get to enforce upon you? I'll come up with some pearlers! Donation by Christina Comber 05/08/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Anonymous 05/08/09	£2.00 + £0.56 Gift Aid
	Donation by Anonymous 05/08/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Way Aye Man - Mark Knofler Running on empty - Jackson Browne Good luck my old son!! Donation by Daniel Capps 04/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Against all odds - Phil Collins. Good luck you mad fool. Donation by Rob & Sarah Dowle 18/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck! Donation by Gary Stones - Stones & Co 28/04/09	£10.00
	Rather you than me, but good luck! Up the Potters! Donation by Martin Williamson 28/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Hurts So Good (Susan Cadogan version!!) Donation by Paul & Kaz Mac 27/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Happy Feet or what? They probably won't be after all that! Good luck Rob! Donation by Sue Scott 23/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Provided I can have 13 songs on the ipod starting with Time Is Running Out by Muse and finishing with Help The Aged by Pulp. Will email you the rest. Donation by Bucko 23/04/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Is that a recent photo Rob? I hardly recognise you but like the choice of the all black uniform - don't disappoint us at the 20 mile stage! Donation by Bookie OB and family 23/04/09	£10.00
	Russ Abbot - Atmosphere for the song please. I reckon stopping off for a breather at a 'coffee' shop after 13 miles may dull the pain at the end a tad Donation by Joe Maltby, In the Naughty Chair, Exeter 22/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Only 26 miles and 385 yards to go. Good luck mate! Donation by Andrew & Michelle 22/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£825.00
Offline donations:	£0.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£73.90

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