Raised: 118%
Target: £1,750.00
Raised so far: £2,061.22
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My story

 
Hello and thanks for visiting my fundraising page.

Yes, yes, stop laughing. It's true, I've decide to have a crack at the London Marathon this April 26th. As many of you will know, I had a serious back injury a number of years ago and as a result had to give up my beloved rowing. I know first-hand how debilitating a back injury can be and how long and slow the recovery can be. Thankfully my back is now much better, so I've decided to to haul my running-unfriendly frame around London in the hope of helping those with much more serious injuries.

The charity I'll be running for is Aspire, who work to help people with spinal injuries regain as much of their independence as possible. They offer funding, advice and support, by providing grants to buy specialist equipment, by providing specially adapted temporary accommodation for recently-discharged hospital patients and by carrying out research into assistive technologies and fitness training at their Aspire National Training Centre and Aspire Centre for Disability Sciences.

In particular, Aspire offer practical support through Independent Living Advisors (all of whom have a spinal injury themselves) who work with patients giving information and advice on equipment and services available to greatly assist them living independent, fulfilled lives.

One of the projects they are piloting is FES Rowing, a programme investigating rowing as a viable form of regular full body exercise for a people with a spinal cord injury where their whole body is actively involved in the exercise, with all the associated potential health benefits.

All this work is funded entirely through charitable donations and project based funding.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: ASPIRE 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.

This cause is very close to my heart, so I ask you to spare a little, to help Aspire continue with their amazing and life-changing work. Thank you.

Impressive stuff - congratulations on exceeding your target! Donation by Rob Jacques 15/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Colm - well done - hope to catch up soon! Donation by paddy moe 11/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good on u Colm Donation by Hayley Davies 07/05/09  

£5.00

Well done Donation by Tim & Caro 07/05/09  

£10.00

Well done Colm - John, Pam and Catherine. Donation by John Marchesi 30/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

JRAG donation! Donation by J-RAG 29/04/09  

£10.00

Stay away from stairs for the next day or 2! Donation by Skelty26 27/04/09  

£20.00

Top work big man Donation by Jones 27/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

mmmm delicious caramel shortbread ... Donation by Uni Cake Sale 27/04/09  

£24.00 + £6.77 Gift Aid

thanks to Jo for heaving it to the supermarket Donation by QT Penny Jar 27/04/09  

£13.00 + £3.67 Gift Aid

Well done, hope your nipples are ok. Donation by Love Torpedo 27/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Hope you've finished by now Donation by Craig Allan 26/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best wishes Colm - Jump That Wall!! Donation by Dublin Tolans 25/04/09  

£52.00

Go for it Colm Donation by The One Who Sees 25/04/09  

£20.00

Good Luck Colm! Donation by modern living 25/04/09  

£50.00

Good Luck! Donation by Laura Mansfield 24/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

26 miles! You are a mad man! Will be looking out for you on the TV! Donation by Meave 23/04/09  

£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid

Good luck on Sunday Colm! Donation by Daniel Lawson 23/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Thank very much guys! Donation by Paul and Sinead 23/04/09  

£50.00

Best of luck from Eamonn & lads in Motherboard Donation by Motherboard Group 23/04/09  

£160.53

Just imagine Brian is chasing you man - whoosh - record time :O) Donation by Raegan Taylor & Maria Adair 23/04/09  

£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid

Best of luck! Donation by Colm O'Neill 18/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Thanks very much! Donation by John and Breda 18/04/09  

£10.00

Thanks very much! Donation by JP & Roisin 18/04/09  

£20.00

Thanks very much everyone! Donation by The Great Big Marathon Madness Pub Quiz 18/04/09  

£250.00

Good Luck - hard work but brilliant feeling crossing the finishing line!!!! Donation by Susie Nicholas 16/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Run like the wind! Hope you haev a great day...Rx Donation by Ros 14/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

good luck mate, well done on the fundraising so far Donation by Luke W 10/04/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good Luck Big C!!! xx Donation by Wendy & Ian Cairney 10/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Run run as fast as you can! Donation by Ruth Symes 10/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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* Total raised online: £2,061.22
  Offline donations: £0.00
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £195.66

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