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My story

 

Thanks for visiting my fundraising page.

I'm running the London Marathon on 26th April 2009 to raise money for the Myfanwy Townsend Melanoma Research Fund. This is in light of close experience. A very close friend, Kerry O'Dwyer, is currently battling this terrible disease.

This charity funds research to promote awareness of this deadly skin cancer that affects 1 in 50 in Britain with a very high death rate and funds research to help find a cure.

The incidence of Malignant Melanoma is doubling every 10 years. 

Please help us spread the word. All donations to this very worthy cause will be much appreciated.

UPDATE

Neil Galloway and I have spent many years battling for the number one all round sportsman award. for the next couple of months Neil has decided "If you can't beat em, join em"

I'm delighted Neil has joined me to create the "2009 London Marathon Dream Team" 

Neil will be running with me (at least until he gets bored of my snails pace!) to help raise even more money for the Melanoma Research Fund.

Chris & Kerry.


Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Myfanwy Townsend Melanoma Research Fund 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.

Leftover money from Poker Night Donation by Poker Night 25/05/09  

£10.00

Unbelievable...4 minutes in it!! Well done, guys - great efforts to both be under 4 hours! Donation by Andrew Newbon 18/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done Chris. Sorry this is after the event - better late than never. Fay Coles (Killpack) Donation by Coles Family 11/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done Neil Donation by keith and Sue 10/05/09  

£10.00

Sorry it's taken me so long!! Hope you are in training for the Football Marathon now Neil!! Donation by Jason Weinrabe 10/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

well done, a great cause Donation by Louisa Pearce 05/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Keith Doney 05/05/09  

£20.00

Great work Donation by Mumin Moin 26/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck for tomorrow to you both. Donation by Jackie & John 25/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Go for it Chris and Neil! Will be looking out for you guys tomorrow. Donation by E Bate 25/04/09  

£150.00 + £42.31 Gift Aid

Great work Chris and Neil! Beers on me Sunday evening! Donation by Kerry 25/04/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

A really good cause - good luck. Donation by Ann Brockett 25/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck. Donation by Paul & Rach Ogier 24/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

I had & thankfully recovered from skin cancer, glad to be able to give to a fantastic cause. Donation by Karen Mercer 24/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck Chris! Donation by James Taylor 24/04/09  

£20.00

Good Luck! Donation by Denise O'Hara 24/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck Neil, Cocktails Monday if you can still walk:-) Donation by Alison (Brooklyn) 24/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

best of luck! Donation by Jenny, Tony and Nicola 24/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

best of luck Donation by Jon watts 24/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Hope the knees hold out. Donation by Sally Smith 24/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck guys! Donation by James & Lucy Galloway 24/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck Chris we'll be there to cheer you on. All that training will be worth it! Donation by Yvonne & Jim 23/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

good luck for the race and all the very best to Mr O'Dwyer Donation by chantal bezzina (bhs) 23/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

from Donna & family Donation by Donna King 23/04/09  

£20.00

Good luck will cheer you on from outside the Walrus & Carpenter Donation by Trevor & Ann Gaston 23/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

I know you'll do it ! Well done and God Bless ! Donation by Beccy 23/04/09  

£10.00

Good luck Neil! A fantastic effort for a very worthy cause. Donation by Susan & Tony Ingledow (Hub Residents) 23/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Life is a journey - a hard one at times, just like the Marathon. However, fight the struggle & relish your sense of achievement when it's over Chris! Donation by Chris Vinall 20/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Will be thinking of you next week. Hope all your training pays off! Donation by Elissa 19/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good Luck Neil! Donation by Lee & Lauren 18/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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