Tom Blanden is fundraising for Farm Crisis Network

Bob Blanden - Running for Farm Crisis Network

Baxters Loch Ness Marathon 2009

on 04/10/2009

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Raising money for

Farm Crisis Network

Charity Registration No. 1095919

Farm Crisis Network (FCN) provides pastoral and practical support to farming people during periods of anxiety, stress and problems relating to both the farm household and farm business. FCN is a UK network of volunteers from the farming community and rural churches, providing a visiting service and a national Helpline.

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Tom Blanden

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Raised: 110%

Target: £500.00
Raised so far: £550.00

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My story

Welcome to my 'Running For Farm Crisis Network' JustGiving page.

On the 4th October 2009, I will be attempting to run the Loch Ness Marathon, raising money for Farm Crisis Network.

For those who might have noticed, we've only just made this page, as in 3 weeks time, its the big event!

Why the Loch Ness Marathon?

I will be running the marathon with my son (Tom Blanden, who is raising money for the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund) as a father and son achievement, one of our '10 joint challenges' and decided on a marathon most people don't normally do.

Why run for Farm Crisis Network?

I had the pleasure to meet Sarah Brown, their chief executive, at the Royal Show this year, and I pledged to raise as much money as possible for this very worthy cause.

A little about the Farm Crisis Network

FCN is a UK network of groups of volunteers drawn from the farming community and rural churches which support farming people during periods of anxiety, stress and problems relating to both the farming household and the farming business.

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 Farm Crisis Network and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - Helping me raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for Farm Crisis Network.

I'd be most grateful if you feel you can sponsor me. Every donation, no matter how small, will help a worthy cause.

Thank you for visiting my page!

Bob Blanden

	Well Done Bob! Love from Ewan and Sally Donation by Sally Tattum 14/11/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by David Strong 22/10/09	£25.00
	A great effort Bob! Howard and the team at Shepherd Donation by Howard Venters 19/10/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Well done both of you - nice photo as you pass the finishing post - you look as though you could go round again Bob! Donation by Andrew Blanch 19/10/09	£25.00
	Well done to you both :-) Donation by Mike Conlan 19/10/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Well done Bob and Tom, a great effort for a good cause Donation by Keith Willingale 13/10/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	What an achievement - for you both! Congratulations! Donation by Kate Badcock 13/10/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Sorry this is late Donation by Helen Davies 07/10/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done for a good cause. Donation by Margaret Martin 06/10/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good cause Bob. Hope you and your son have great run. Donation by Margaret Howe 06/10/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck - you are completely mad! Donation by BCF Technology Limited 06/10/09	£25.00
	Hope all went well today for you both and the muscles aren't too sore. Best wishes, Marion & David Donation by Marion Adkins 04/10/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Best of luck to you both today. Janet and Graham Donation by Graham Freestone 04/10/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck! Just Imagine you're chasing down an unruly ewe, except I hope you've got running shoes on & not wellies! Donation by Mark Middlecoate 03/10/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Bob, I know your resolve will carry you to the end (or let Tom do it) Donation by David Law 01/10/09
	Good luck to you both - one way of getting fit for sheep scanning!? Donation by Derek Stoakes 01/10/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	All the best. Donation by Morley Bray 01/10/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck - Being at Loch Ness we presume you will be swimming all the way? Donation by Tony and Jeny CP 01/10/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Go for it Bob! Donation by Julie Jennings 01/10/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Bob & Tom. I'll double my donation if you get all the way round! Donation by Ian Wigmore 01/10/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck hope you make your target Donation by donald martin 01/10/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Good luck to you Bob. If you can do this, then maybe there is hope for me after all. Donation by Andy Edwards 01/10/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck Bob and Tom Donation by Gill Callow 01/10/09
	Good luck to you both on Sunday, and don't forget, it's a marathon, not a sprint! Donation by Myra Worth 01/10/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck and wish you all the best!! Donation by jill hewitt 01/10/09
	Bob - I'm really impressed that you are doing this. Thank you for running for FCN. Much appreciated. It'll be a slog but worth it. Donation by Sarah Brown 21/09/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	We're incredibly proud of you just for attempting this major personal challenge. Good luck, take care & hopefully you'll achieve your target time. Donation by Lisa, Garry & Charlotte Law 19/09/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£500.00
Offline donations:	£50.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£119.87

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