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:
117%
Raised so far: £2,061.22
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Impressive stuff - congratulations on exceeding your target! Donation by Rob Jacques on 15/05/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Colm - well done - hope to catch up soon! Donation by paddy moe on 11/05/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Good on u Colm Donation by Hayley Davies on 07/05/09 |
£5.00 |
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Well done Donation by Tim & Caro on 07/05/09 |
£10.00 |
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Well done Colm - John, Pam and Catherine. Donation by John Marchesi on 30/04/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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JRAG donation! Donation by J-RAG on 29/04/09 |
£10.00 |
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Stay away from stairs for the next day or 2! Donation by Skelty26 on 27/04/09 |
£20.00 |
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Top work big man Donation by Jones on 27/04/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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mmmm delicious caramel shortbread ... Donation by Uni Cake Sale on 27/04/09 |
£24.00 + £6.77 Gift Aid |
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thanks to Jo for heaving it to the supermarket Donation by QT Penny Jar on 27/04/09 |
£13.00 + £3.67 Gift Aid |
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Well done, hope your nipples are ok. Donation by Love Torpedo on 27/04/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Hope you've finished by now Donation by Craig Allan on 26/04/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Best wishes Colm - Jump That Wall!! Donation by Dublin Tolans on 25/04/09 |
£52.00 |
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Go for it Colm Donation by The One Who Sees on 25/04/09 |
£20.00 |
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Good Luck Colm! Donation by modern living on 25/04/09 |
£50.00 |
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Good Luck! Donation by Laura Mansfield on 24/04/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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26 miles! You are a mad man! Will be looking out for you on the TV! Donation by Meave on 23/04/09 |
£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid |
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Good luck on Sunday Colm! Donation by Daniel Lawson on 23/04/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Thank very much guys! Donation by Paul and Sinead on 23/04/09 |
£50.00 |
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Best of luck from Eamonn & lads in Motherboard Donation by Motherboard Group on 23/04/09 |
£160.53 |
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Just imagine Brian is chasing you man - whoosh - record time :O) Donation by Raegan Taylor & Maria Adair on 23/04/09 |
£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid |
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Best of luck! Donation by Colm O'Neill on 18/04/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Thanks very much! Donation by John and Breda on 18/04/09 |
£10.00 |
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Thanks very much! Donation by JP & Roisin on 18/04/09 |
£20.00 |
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Thanks very much everyone! Donation by The Great Big Marathon Madness Pub Quiz on 18/04/09 |
£250.00 |
| * 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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