Raised: 63%
Target: £2,500.00
Raised so far: £1,564.00
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My story

 

Having tried for several years I have finally got a place in the Flora London Marathon on 26 April 2009. The diet starts now! Clearly the hierarchy at Maiden Newton Running Club thought that the best way to prevent me running away with the club championship was to divert my attention away from local races, and thus gave me the club London place. Or maybe they thought it was the best way to actually get me out running.

For some time I knew that if I ever ran the marathon I would want to run in aid of the Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance as they've picked up a number of people I know. In lovely unspoilt Dorset it is an essential service, and can reach  any remote and inaccessible part of either county within 18 minutes.

It is staffed by volunteers and relies entirely on donations so your generosity really will help. There is no government grant or NHS subsidy, so every penny is crucial to the £2,500 cost of each flight.

Thanks for visiting my fundraising page. I really hope you are able to sponsor me - the cold winter morning training sessions will be (slightly) easier knowing people have kindly supported me. For those wanting to know what time I'm aiming for - I'll let you know afterwards!

Please give as much as you can - the chances of you being asked again in future are pretty slim as I'll probably take about five years to recover.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: The Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance Charity 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.

Sorry for delay - sorting my emails out now and realised I had not sponsored you. Well done you and for a great cause so close to home. Donation by Ellie Birchenhough 08/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Congratulations! Sorry, I've been meaning to send you some money but never quite got round to it. G just told me I could do it online - much easier!! Donation by Mark, Belinda & Freddie 07/05/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Read your email in Dharamshala and sent good vibes to you! Not a great amount, but every little helps. Well done and come and see us again soon. Donation by Godmother Karin 30/04/09  

£10.00

As I write Andy has just spotted you at half way...we are all really proud of what you are doing - keep going!! Donation by Justin, Anneliese and Maddison Rhodes 26/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck from all the team at Lycetts!! Donation by Simon Hay - Lycetts 24/04/09  

£25.00

Hope this helps to spur you on during that 26th mile! Such a great charity. Best of luck! Donation by Duncan & Indy Stoddart 24/04/09  

£150.00 + £42.31 Gift Aid

I never knew I had such a sporty cousin! VERY impressed! Donation by Lucy and Simon Ellis 22/04/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Apologies for the poxy sum, but the exchange rate is a killer. Run like the wind my friend... shame it's not Nathan... we could then use Go NAD Go... Donation by Jim Davis 22/04/09  

£10.00

It's a marathon not a sprint Donation by Andrew A 21/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Allez Daddy!! Donation by Cecilie 21/04/09  

£20.00

Have fun & make all those 'alcohol-free' nights worthwhile!! Donation by Georgie 08/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck! Donation by Renwick & Emily 06/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Run like a gazelle Donation by Jason Diwan 03/04/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

A 'vaguely decent' time is simply not good enough. Make sure your 'blades' rotate sufficiently to get you round within 18 minutes! Donation by Alex Garton 01/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
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* Total raised online: £580.00
  Offline donations: £984.00
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