Raised: 102%
Target: £2,500.00
Raised so far: £2,554.99
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My story

 

Thanks for taking the time to read more about the cause I am supporting...

Having completed a half marathon last year I decided to step up to the ultimate goal of completing the London Marathon. I am raising money for the Alzheimer's Society as it is a cause close to my heart. My Nan developed Alzheimer's the year I was born and so I never really got to know her. Alzheimer's leads to the progressive degeneration of brain cells causing memory loss and soon individuals are reliant on help with all their daily activities.

My Grandad cared for my Nan late into his life before passing away before her. One of the saddest moments was that my Nan asked my Dad whose funeral it was as they brought my Grandad into the church. I felt that this story not only shows the severity of the disease on the individual with Alzheimer's but also the impact it can have on the families and friends that support them.

Alzheimer's currently affects around 417,000 people in the UK alone and as yet, no single factor has been identified as the cause. The Alzheimer's Society not only raises money to fund research but also provides daily care for people with dementia, as well as support for the families and friends coping with the demands of care. It is a cause I really believe in and I thank you for any contribution you can make to the Alzheimer's Society.

See you at the finish line!!!

I have also been very lucky to have set up the millionth fundraising page on the justgiving site. As a result justgiving is offering five £100 prizes for the charity of your choice to lucky people who sponsor me! So a donation that will make a difference to myself and Alzheimer's could also make a difference to your chosen charity too.

Thanks to everyone who has donated so far!!!

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

So please sponsor me now!

Well done Mike! Donation by Poie 29/04/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

docked 1p for not running with Gordon! Donation by Hayley 29/04/09  

£19.99 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Sorry this is late mate - hope it went well! Donation by Alex Laffan 28/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Yay!! Have a good time, will be there at the finish!! Donation by Sally 25/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

A-Dog is so taking us all to dinner after this...Well done MM. Banter Boys is with you... Donation by LK47 25/04/09  

£18.17 + £5.12 Gift Aid

Best of luck Mikey Donation by Ash Arya 24/04/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck mate Donation by Finn O'Hagan 24/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

GOOO MIKEY MIKE!! Donation by Iceman 24/04/09  

£10.00

This is war O-Neg...WAR! Donation by LK47 24/04/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

At least it has help you lose the wieght from Edinburgh Donation by David 24/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

a portion of my holiday spending money :o) Donation by Mon Mon 24/04/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Leo - how do ya like me now son? How d'ya like me now? Donation by O-Neg 24/04/09  

£4.51 + £1.27 Gift Aid

go for it man and have a ball. No slacking now. Donation by Mike & Jacqueline Coomber 23/04/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Break yourself O-Neg... Donation by LK47 23/04/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

That extra 1p means I am a better friend than Leo! The extra 49p was due to your recent pledge regarding Buckingham Palace, think of it as a bonus. Donation by O-Neg 23/04/09  

£10.50 + £2.96 Gift Aid

Big up the Banter Boys: Ice Man, A-Dog, O-Neg and our boy MM. May A-Evil watch over you... Donation by LK47 23/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Hope you're all trained up and ready to go! Donation by Gill Stevenson 22/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Best of luck Donation by Mark Shadbolt 16/04/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Go Mike - all the best. Donation by Leith & Tom 16/04/09  

£100.00

Go for Gold ! Donation by W3 14/04/09  

£5.00

Good Luck from Oz. Donation by Kerry & Mick 12/04/09  

£10.00

All the best! Donation by John Rogers 30/03/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Best of luck Mike, a fantastic cause to run for Donation by Sarah Wilkinson 29/03/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best of luck Donation by Matt Roberts 27/03/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good job the training is going well, but I reckon that you could probably just rock up on the day anyway. Watch out for the hecklers... Donation by Hussey 24/03/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Go for it Mike! Donation by Jacqui (www.justgiving.com/jacquihogan) 23/03/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good Luck! Donation by Clare www.justgiving.com/claremolloy1 22/03/09  

£2.00

Good luck. I can't run at all, but I'm doing the Three Peaks later this year, you're an inspiration. Donation by Shellie - www.justgiving.com/shellieandsonja 22/03/09  

£3.00 + £0.85 Gift Aid

Good luck. Donation by Dean - www.justgiving.com/deancooper 21/03/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck, i know it's not uch much every penny helps! I'm running a half marathon this year, and you've inspired me to aim for the full one next!! Donation by Rach (www.justgiving.com/rachelberman 21/03/09  

£2.00
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