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Final Update 26/4/09-

Well I completed my first ever marathon in London today and I have to say it was the hardest but best thing that I've done,  I finished in a time of 3 hours 14 mins, which I am absolutely delighted with. It was such a fantastic day (very hot though) and the crowd were unbelievable.  The main thing though is the amount of money raised for Motor Neurone Disease which has gone far beyond what I thought was possible, so thank you all for your fantastic support.

Carl

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Update 22/02/09 -

Training going really well and did my first ever race today, completing the Blackpool Half Marathon in 1 hour 26 mins, so really pleased with that and well on track for London.

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Thanks for visiting my fundraising page.

Now why am I going to put myself through 4 months of torture by getting up at stupid o clock to run up them never ending Queensbury Hills, here’s why:

For those of you don’t know, Martin Potts (Pottsy), a friend and team-mate was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) a couple of years ago and sadly passed away in November at the age of 42.  It was an awful shock to everyone who knew him and proves life’s not always fair and that we should all enjoy life whilst we can.  I gave up Rugby last year and wanted a new aim, so I thought even better if I can do something to keep fit and to help raise money for the disease Martin had.  So in short that is the reason I want to run the London Marathon for MND and put my body through this torture.

I’m hoping to raise £3000 for this great charity in order to raise awareness of this awful disease.  So please sponsor me and if you could pass this page on to anybody else that you could think of who would want to sponsor me, it would be much appreciated.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Motor Neurone Disease Association 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.

Many thanks for you support.

Carl

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Motor Neurone Disease Association

Motor Neurone Disease Association

Charity Registration No. 294354

The Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association is the only national organisation in England, Wales and Northern Ireland dedicated to the support of people with MND and those who care for them. Our mission is to fund and promote research to bring about an end to MND. Until then we will do all that we can to enable everyone with MND to receive the best care, achieve the highest quality of life possible, and die with dignity. We will also do all that we can to support the families and carers of people with MND. Our vision is of a world free of MND.

Donations 43

Donation by Australia friends on 04/06/09

£15.00

What's the next challenge!?!?!

Donation by Skelly on 14/05/09

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

Awsome, have posted a signing on form for next years big RL comeback

Donation by Craig Richards on 30/04/09

£26.00

+ £7.33 Gift Aid

Congratulations on finishing the 2009 London Marathon. Wicked! Here is your completion bonus!

Donation by Richard on 27/04/09

£52.00

+ £14.67 Gift Aid

Good luck from friends of friends

Donation by Cristina & David on 25/04/09

£26.00

+ £7.33 Gift Aid

good luck on sunday carl

Donation by helen hall on 24/04/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck Carl!!!

Donation by C&E Plumbing (Crafty & Stephen) on 23/04/09

£100.00

good luck from us all

Donation by Mitchell family on 21/04/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck Carl !

Donation by Basil & Berns on 14/04/09

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

I was going to put £50 on the national but this looks a much better cause. Good luck old pal. At least London is very flat compared to Queensbury!

Donation by Martin Girdlestone on 28/03/09

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

best of luck duracell keep on goin and goin and goin

Donation by craig hanson on 27/03/09

£30.00

+ £8.46 Gift Aid

Great cause mate and good luck (as long as you don't beat 3:35!)

Donation by Stuart Bennett on 09/03/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Can smurfs run that far? ! Know you can do it mate, good luck !

Donation by Andrew and Natalie Senior on 06/03/09

£60.00

Good Luck Carl

Donation by Joanne Kupse on 06/03/09

£10.00

All the best Carl from the Patch family we know you can do it with that true Queensbury grit.

Donation by Steve Patch on 05/03/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Carl, we don't know you personally, but its a very worthy cause.

Donation by SLP Services on 05/03/09

£100.00

Good luck Carl we know you will finish after we watched you finish the half marathon at Blackpool

Donation by Beverley + Steve on 01/03/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

I'm Martins Auntie and Godmother wishing you good luck

Donation by Molly Walker on 28/02/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

All the best Carl! X

Donation by Julie McClurg on 25/02/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Win the f****r!! Good luck

Donation by Brett Marriott on 20/02/09

£75.00

+ £21.15 Gift Aid

Good Luck mate, me and the family will be cheering you on, a great cause.

Donation by Matthew Galtress on 16/02/09

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

good luck carl dont try to finish in 80 minutes its not a rugby match

Donation by dad on 10/02/09

£150.00

+ £42.31 Gift Aid

Good luck Carl...You neaver know i may see you on the tv, All the best mate

Donation by Sam poole on 09/02/09

£26.00

+ £7.33 Gift Aid

He would be proud of you Carl.

Donation by Pottsy's Mum on 07/02/09

£26.00

Wonderful Gesture Carl

Donation by Pottsy's Dad on 07/02/09

£26.00

+ £7.33 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£1,744.00
  • Offline donations£2,118.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£3,862.00
  • Gift Aid£311.10

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