Christopher Tune is fundraising for Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice

My name is Chris & I'm a marathonaholic

Flora London Marathon 2009

on 26/04/2009

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Raising money for

Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice

Charity Registration No. 1076958

Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice is a charity raising funds to build a dedicated children’s hospice to serve families living in the South Yorkshire and North Midlands area. Currently in this catchment alone there are over 200 children suffering from life-limiting and terminal conditions, who are not receiving the support and care that they need.

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Christopher Tune

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Raised: 107%

Target: £3,000.00
Raised so far: £3,196.30

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My story

My name is Chris & I'm a marathonaholic. Apparently admitting I have a problem is the first step. Unfortunately I then have to do another 45,000 or so steps to complete the 26.2 miles of the marathon course.

You may already know or may have guessed I am running the London marathon again. This will be my 4th marathon having vowed every year that I wouldn’t do it again. I don't have a specific time target this year having finally beaten the 4:30 barrier last year. It would be nice to improve on my time but completing the course is an achievement in itself. I do however have one target - I want to complete the marathon quicker than all of the people in the 80 plus age category. Last year one person in this category completed the 26.2 miles quicker than I did (by about 10 minutes).

On a more serious note, I am once again raising money for a cause close to my family - the Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice near Sheffield. The hospice has recently been used by some family friends and their 16 month old son Callum. Callum was born with a rare brain condition (Lissencephaly) and has severe epilepsy. As a result he has several daily seizures, requires frequent hospitalisation and round the clock care from his family.

Bluebell Wood provides support to families of children with life limiting conditions both at home and by offering the whole family planned periods of respite stay at the hospice. This allows the family to spend some quality time together and for some a chance to get a complete nights sleep for the first time in years.

Bluebell Wood has 8 children's rooms and 7 family rooms which cost £2.4 million a year to run. Less than 4% of this amount is provided by the government so the hospice is dependent on the generosity of people like you.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice 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.

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	Well done you weirdo.... I wouldn't like to be your poor thighs though! In all seriousness; I'm very proud of your achievement. xxj Donation by Jochem van Ast 18/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by patric 09/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done so proud of you, great to be there on the day x Donation by Fran (mum) 01/05/09	£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid
	Well done again, very proud of you x Donation by karen 29/04/09	£162.00 + £45.69 Gift Aid
	Well done Chris! Donation by Mark Tantam 29/04/09	£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
	Well done Mr Tune Donation by Cath 29/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	On a job well done Donation by Flip 28/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Congratulations! What a brilliant achievement... it was great to catch up with you afterwards at the party! All the very best, John and Chris xx Donation by John and Chris 26/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Chris I saw you at 25 miles but you had your ipod on and didn't hear me - Nick was running too - just a bit behind you I think - hope alls well Donation by Diane Moses 26/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	You are on your way round by now, hope it goes well. see you later at your party mister. x Donation by Tim and Simon 26/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Go for it boy! By the way, how much did the shorts raise last time? Donation by David Cutler 25/04/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	anonymous Donation by anonymous 25/04/09	£5.00
	Have a good one! Donation by Humphry 24/04/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Best of luck Chris Donation by Anonymous 24/04/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Best of luck Chris Donation by Nicola Broad 22/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck, hope the weather is kind! Donation by Darren H 22/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck! Beat the old fogies!!! Donation by caroline smith 22/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Best of luck! Donation by JCB 22/04/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	keep smiling! Donation by Phil Stewart 22/04/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Great picture :D Donation by Luciano 22/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck mate Donation by Pete R 22/04/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Good luck. I'll think of you sweating in the street whilst I'm doing the same on a beach!! x Donation by Nick 21/04/09	£64.10
	Donation by Sarah Chorlton 21/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Chris, hope you beat the over 80s! Donation by Helen Anthony 21/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Personally I think you're mad, but good luck x Donation by Andrew Macnair 21/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	After doing a half marathon I can only sympathise with you doing double that! Donation by Catherine Smith 21/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Anonymous 21/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	A great cause - good luck! Donation by Helen Grisdale 21/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck on Sunday! Donation by Helen Rogers 21/04/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Best of Luck - I will be cheering you on Donation by Cameron Cartmell 20/04/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£3,196.30
Offline donations:	£0.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£872.16

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