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.
Raised:
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Raised so far: £2,061.22
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Good Luck - hard work but brilliant feeling crossing the finishing line!!!! Donation by Susie Nicholas on 16/04/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Run like the wind! Hope you haev a great day...Rx Donation by Ros on 14/04/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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good luck mate, well done on the fundraising so far Donation by Luke W on 10/04/09 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid |
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Good Luck Big C!!! xx Donation by Wendy & Ian Cairney on 10/04/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Run run as fast as you can! Donation by Ruth Symes on 10/04/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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The hardest bit is the training . . . right? You've worked really hard so enjoy the day, or at least crossing the finish line! xx Donation by Jo Bruce on 07/04/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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Good luck - hope the training is going well. See you in a couple of weeks in Newcastle x Donation by Fi & Neil on 31/03/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Don't fall over - and remember to stamp on Ramsey! Donation by Joanne Donnelly on 29/03/09 |
£9.99 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Good luck mush! Donation by Tim Crutchley on 22/03/09 |
£26.20 + £7.39 Gift Aid |
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Thanks very much everyone! Donation by Playschool Coffee Morning on 21/03/09 |
£510.00 |
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"Run Forest run......." Donation by Bronagh Berry on 20/03/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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All the best from Ed "the TIGHT Yorkshireman" Banks Donation by Ed Banks on 08/03/09 |
£8.50 + £2.40 Gift Aid |
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If you don't make it, I'll be waiting for you in A&E; thats enough to make any man run like the wind... Donation by Gareth Hicks on 04/03/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Hannah Palmer on 02/03/09 |
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid |
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You go big man!! Donation by Andy Hamilton on 02/03/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Good Luck x Donation by Donna Smith on 02/03/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Good luck. Just think of it as 4 and a bit supermac runs! Donation by Mark McGimpsey on 27/02/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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God bless the work and the run Donation by Mum & Dad on 27/02/09 |
£100.00 |
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Run like the wind! Donation by Mayleen on 18/02/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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May you be fleet of foot - good luck mate! Donation by Dave Symes on 17/02/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Run like the wind 'Little Fella'! Donation by Andy Marchesi on 12/02/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Alright Colm, in the words of Arnie "this is not a sissy program!!". Best of luck and keep the knees up!! Donation by Emer and Ronan on 30/01/09 |
£100.00 |
| * Total raised online: | £2,061.22 |
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| Offline donations: | £0.00 |
| Mobile donations: | £0.00 |
| Total Raised: | £2,061.22 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £195.66 |
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