Hi Everyone,
UPDATE! Now that we are finally in London marathon week, I just want to extend a massive thanks to everyone that has sponsored me. The generosity shown has been amazing. Every single penny donated has been greatly appreciated by myself and the Butterwick Hospice.
All that remains now is to finish the race in one piece. Luckily, I remain free from injury so it is just a matter of hauling myself around the 26.2 mile course. Paul has not fared so well, running a Marathon with a fractured shin bone will never be a good idea no matter how much you want it! 53 weeks to get in shape for next year!!!
Cheers, Chris
My Brother-in-law Paul Rogers and myself are running the Flora London Marathon in memory of Paul's Dad, Roy, who passed away on New Years Eve 2007 after a brave battle with cancer.
Since that day, Paul and Claire (the better half) have spent an huge amount of time and effort raising money for organisations striving to eradicate the disease and those providing care for the unfortunate number who contract this awful illness. For me it was the realisation that most of these organisations are not big government funded NHS departments, they are small companies, surviving on 100% charity donations and the great self sacrifice of a small number of dedicated carers. When I found this out that, I knew it was time to give something back.
Paul and I are aiming to raise six thousand pounds that will be shared equally between the Butterwick Hospice Care and the Institute of Cancer Research (www.justgiving.com/paulrogersmarathon). So please forget about the credit crunch and help out the best you can by making a donation. Any amount will be greatly appreciated, and you can be rest assured that every single penny you pledge will be going to a fantastic cause.
Many thanks
Raised:
170%
Raised so far: £5,111.00
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Well done Chris!! Donation by Acergy Staff on 10/07/09 |
£90.00 + £25.38 Gift Aid |
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Better late than never. Well done Chris Donation by Steven Strathie on 01/05/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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better late than never :-) Donation by Graeme Booth on 27/04/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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better late than never (sponsoring I mean , not the running) Donation by Rachel, Steve and Edie B on 27/04/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Really admire you doing this, best of luck Donation by CARL THOM on 26/04/09 |
£10.00 |
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Best of luck, sooner you than me. Donation by Carol Cottrell on 26/04/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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hope you enjoy your marathon love granda xx Donation by granda on 26/04/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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£1 a mile hope you do it. good luck. Donation by clare and joseph on 26/04/09 |
£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid |
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If you don't win I want my money back. If you can extract the 80 quid from Aboy that he owes me you can have half of that n'all. :D Donation by Scrote on 26/04/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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A nice round number, 4400, YAY! Donation by Robin Beasley on 26/04/09 |
£30.80 |
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Good for you Chris - hope you have a good run ! Donation by Chris Erni on 25/04/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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How do you invite an ant to a party?? Answer if you finish... Donation by Kate on 24/04/09 |
£10.00 |
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Good luck on the big day, know how your feeling, just pleased it's you and not me this time! will be thinking of you Sunday morning! xxx Donation by Gill, Andy and Archie on 24/04/09 |
£26.20 + £7.39 Gift Aid |
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Best of luck! Donation by Olivia on 24/04/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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good luck with the run, you coming back to rowing this year? The girls have done fabulously, shame to let them beat you! Donation by Lynsey Thomas on 24/04/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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All the best for Sun, Enjoy the pint after it! Donation by Kev Harper on 23/04/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Good luck! Donation by Mary & Terry on 23/04/09 |
£20.00 |
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Lots of luck. You'll be fab! Donation by Victoria,Stephen, Joshua & Hope on 23/04/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Good luck Chris! Donation by Lyndsey Waters on 23/04/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Good Luck on the day. Donation by Blair Jamieson on 23/04/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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best of luck from all at guy salmon land rover Donation by john underhill on 23/04/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Go for it Chris!!! You can do it. All the hard work training will pay off on Sunday. My Dad will be very proud of you as we all are. Donation by Paul, Sarah and Isabelle on 22/04/09 |
£52.00 + £14.67 Gift Aid |
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Good Luck Chris Donation by Shirley & Denis on 22/04/09 |
£20.00 |
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Good Luck Chris Donation by Joan Atkinson on 22/04/09 |
£10.00 |
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Good luck Chris, I'm very proud of you and I know Roy would be too x x Donation by Kathy (mum in law) on 22/04/09 |
£100.00 |
| * Total raised online: | £2,785.00 |
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| Offline donations: | £2,326.00 |
| Mobile donations: | £0.00 |
| Total Raised: | £5,111.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £683.75 |
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