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SUPPORT CHRIS AND CMHA AT THE LONDON MARATHON!

Thanks for visiting the CMHA fundraising page! 

CMHA (www.cmha.org.uk) is making an appearance for the first time in this year's Flora London Marathon (FLM) set for Sunday 26th April 2009.http://www.london-marathon.co.uk/site/

From Chris:

"Once upon a time I could not run 200m without huffing and puffing! Luckily once upon a time was a while ago so I have decided to run that tough 200 metres again ! And then another 41,800 metres!"

Seriously, after watching so many London Marathons on TV and live, I consider this an honour to partake! I am running for the small charity with a BIG heart, CMHA, whom provide amongst many things:

l          Counseling services and a national helpline

l          Gambling advice

l          Housing advice and support services

In terms of London running experiences!

  l        I once ran from Old Street to Canada Water but that does not count!  

  l I have run after many a bus or last tube!

        l I once legged it (unsuccessfully!) after some pickpockets   down the Seven Sisters but that does not count! Neither did pegging it away from a hostile gang once..'

What DOES count is that with the economic downturn, people are suffering both financially and EMOTIONALLY. Depression affects people of ALL races and class systems.

Those in the BME (Black Ethnic minority) communities often face language and cultural barriers in seeking help. This is where CMHA come in.

I like helping people and I like running so why not combine the two!  This will help promote the serious issue of depression AMONGST ALL. A word of kindness to someone can even save their lives.

I used to work for CMHA and believe in the work that all the staff and volunteers do so this is a great way to raise money, promote CMHA and have some fun!

I have run 5km, 10km, 15 km and 21km but never the full 42 km so i look forward to the challenge!

Please support me! All the money goes towards a good cause and I promise I will not run away to Argentina and embezzle the money! (The exchange rate is not that great anyway!)"

The London Marathon is one of the worlds greatest marathons! To find out more about FLM, please visit the official site http://www.london-marathon.co.uk/site/

CMHA (www.cmha.org.uk) helps the less fortunate in society by providing counselling services and advice throughout the UK. 

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure! It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor us. CMHA gets your money faster and, if you’re a taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

If you have any questions about this fundraising event, please email info@cmha.org.uk with the subject line “The CMHA London Marathon”. 

Thank you!

CMHA Fundraising Team

Great job Chris, you looked so chilled at the 14mile mark! Congrats Donation by Priya Joshi 23/05/09  

£11.00 + £3.10 Gift Aid

nicely done. Donation by DK 12/05/09  

£50.00

Well done dude. Buy you a beer in HK next time. Donation by Chris & Annie 04/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good effort! Donation by Luke and Hui 03/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

For he's a jolly good fellow... Hurray! Well done, Chris! Donation by Stephen Hiew 27/04/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Well done Chris - amazing stuff x Donation by Sophie W 27/04/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

God will lead your way Donation by Sally Lau 26/04/09  

£30.00

Thank you Chris! Donation by Rebecca Tang 26/04/09  

£23.00 + £6.49 Gift Aid

I admire your courage, Chris. Do your best! Donation by Cliff Xuan 25/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best of luck, remember the Vaseline! Donation by Vincent 25/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Hi, Chris! I don't think we know each other. However, I've learnt about this event from Rebecca. Just do your best tomorrow. God bless. Donation by Karen Wong 25/04/09  

£10.00

good luck baton man! Donation by Tony Ho 25/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Go 33284!! Donation by Aneesha 25/04/09  

£50.00

Super Chris: Get set, on your mark, GO! And then I will see you Sunday & take a photo for you and put it to the Chinese Media in the UK! Donation by Perry, Erica & Faith FUNG 25/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Enjoy it mate, hv fun! Donation by Michael Herrmann 24/04/09  

£20.00

Chris, just do it and have fun too! Donation by Fred Ng 24/04/09  

£50.00

Chris, just imagine the finish line is the gal and keep thinking " I wanna run to u, u...." Donation by Catherine Suen 23/04/09  

£50.00

GO CHRIS!!!!! =) Donation by Nadia&co 22/04/09  

£50.00

Just do it !! Donation by Auntie Doris 21/04/09  

£100.00

GO GO GO!! and see you in Mong Kok Stadium when you are back... Donation by Gregory 21/04/09  

£20.00

Have fun with the run & best of luck! Donation by Xi 21/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Go Chris Go!! Donation by Leo Lau 18/04/09  

£50.00

Go Chris......see you at the finishing line! All the best! Donation by Leon and Laura Lee 18/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

good luck!! Donation by Jee & Fred 17/04/09  

£10.00

Good luck Chris, will try and make it down so look out for me in the crowd! Donation by Kitty 15/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

I'll double it if you wear pink lycra shorts! Donation by Chengy aka Sicknote 15/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Run Forest, Run Donation by Peter Wan 15/04/09  

£100.00

All the best ... see you soon! :) Donation by Weyn&Jun 14/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

I joined CMHA as a volunteer 08, partly becos of your dedication to them & partly becos I believe it is a very worthwhile cause! Good Luck m8! Donation by Fontine Lee 09/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Cheap viagra to help you run harder, buy enough and you get a free i-pod! Contact me now! Donation by Jimmy 09/04/09  

£50.00
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