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Raised so far: £600.00
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Yes it's that time again, and for the fourth year running (no pun intended!) I will be taking part in the BUPA 10K Great Manchester Run in support of George House Trust. GHT is a charity that provides advice and support for those affected by HIV/AIDS in the North West of England.

Today in the North West there are over 5,000 men, women and children living with HIV - over 3,000 in Greater Manchester - and new infection rates are higher than ever. In Manchester alone it is estimated that 1 in 10 gay men are HIV+ve. But this virus doesn't discriminate; each year now, there are more new cases of HIV amongst straights than there are among gay people.

For almost 25 years, George House Trust has been providing vital support to people living with HIV. Now more than ever they need our support to continue helping the rising numbers of people still becoming infected each year. Of course, these are difficult times and I will understand completely if any of you feel unable to contribute this time around. Nevertheless, I am sure that George House Trust would be enormously grateful for any help they receive, especially now, however large or small the contribution. In this case, size really doesn't matter ;-)

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: George House Trust will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

Last year, I managed to raise £685 which, when added to the Gift Aid reclaimed of £151 came to a fantastic total of £836 raised for this very worthy cause. Let's see if this year, together, we can beat last year's total.

I'm also going to try to beat my personal best for the 10k of just over 46 minutes, so wish me luck!

Thanks a lot.

Carl Howard

oops I forgot, its like everything else it crept up on me :-) x x Donation by audrey fry 26/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Whoops, we'd forgotten to sponsor you. Better late than never though! We're guessing you've probably finished the run by now ;-) Donation by Smyth and Ed 18/05/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Run Forest...Run!!!!xxxxx Donation by better looking younger sister, Mandy!!! 17/05/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Hope you beat last years time, looking forward to seeing you in lycra again :-), good luck baby and enjoy ! Donation by Tony Sutcliffe 17/05/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Have a great day Donation by mike@ideal 14/05/09  

£25.00

Despite the credit crunch its good to see you squeeze into those shorts! Donation by John & Robbie 10/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

keep running Carl. you are amazing x Donation by susi weizman 02/05/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Well done Carl. Let's see if you can beat last years time!!! Donation by Steve & Tim 01/05/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Get those knees up Carl!! Donation by Neville Johnson 27/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck with your run! Donation by Julie & Keith 25/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck sweet cheeks Donation by Ellie Osborne 24/04/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Donation by ben c 22/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Have a good run. Hugs. Donation by Richard 20/04/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

good luck darling x Donation by auntie lin 20/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Donation by Freddie Lloyd 20/04/09  

£20.00

Hey, good luck - enjoy & thanks for being an example! Donation by Ann Caulfield 20/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

GOOD LUCK !! Donation by Paula Lord 20/04/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Sorry its not much, things a bit tight at the mo - a bit like those shorts!!! lol Donation by Steph Salloway 20/04/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good job size doesn't matter!!! Donation by Roger 20/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

You're a star. Lots of love. xx Donation by Mum & John 06/04/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Good Luck Carl . Keep up the good work . All our love xx Donation by Auntie Rene & Uncle Eric 17/03/09  

£75.00

Go for it! Donation by Sorina 16/03/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Won't you get chaffing in black PVC shorts?? Donation by G&G 10/03/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck and get Sutcliffe running with you next year! Donation by Sadia 03/03/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Helping you helping me. Go for it Carl XX Donation by Gail 24/02/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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