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Michael Cooke's Fundraising Page
Page creator: Michael Cooke
Event: Flora London Marathon 2008
Event Date: 13th Apr 2008
Team Members: Paul Berry and Mike Cooke
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About our charity : CLIC Sargent CLIC Sargent
CLIC Sargent is the UK’s leading children’s cancer charity, supporting children, young people and their families through cancer every step of the way. Caring for children and young people with cancer through: * Nurses * Social Workers * Play Therapists * Home from Home * Research * Financial support and advice * Holidays
Charity Registration No 1107328
Fundraising target:  £5,000.00
Our donations to date :  £ 7,395.00
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Many of you will be wondering why Paul and I have decided to run a Marathon when we are clearly to old / unfit to do so. Quite simply the work of CLIC Sargent came to our attention when some close friends of ours lost their son, Connor, to cancer. The support that CLIC Sargent provides to families and children suffering from cancer is clearly summarised in the message below, written by Connor's mother.

"In February 2006, our son Connor was diagnosed with an aggressive malignant brain tumour, he was 8 yrs old.  He was incredibly brave undergoing surgery, radiotherapy & chemo, all of which he soldiered through without complaining. 

At the beginning when you receive a diagnosis like this you just feel numb with shock, you look at the MRI scans confirming the worst in disbelief as it’s hard to register the reality of what has happened to your once healthy child.  Early on during radiotherapy a Clic councillor took me to one side to ask how we were coping … I still have her card. 

Countless needles are involved during treatment and Connor developed a needle phobia which with the help of play/nursing specialists he managed to ‘sort of’ overcome – he still hated canulars but with distraction we usually got by.  We have had incredible support from friends and family that helped us keep strong.  Sadly Connor lost his fight in May 2007 shortly after completing treatment – they had always told us his cancer was aggressive.

This treatment is not for the faint hearted, children like Connor, and their families have to be brave on a day-to-day basis there is no quick fix.  Clic Sargent provides direct help and a voice for these children and their families."



Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: CLIC Sargent will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

So please sponsor me now!

Many thanks for your support.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: CLIC Sargent will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.So please sponsor me now!Many thanks for your support.

Paul and Mike

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Display Name Date Amount Tax Bonus  Comment
kim Howat 30/04/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Well done Mike 
Paul McKerrell 16/04/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Well done mate. 
John Dewberry 16/04/2008 £25.00 £7.05 was going to suggest I would only pay if you broke 4 hours!!! 
Geoff Challiner 16/04/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Well Done Mike, an excellent cause and result 
Tain 14/04/2008 £25.00 £7.05 Michael, are you quite mad? Well done mate. 
Craig Roberts 14/04/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Well Done!!! Hope you don't have too many stairs to navigate today 
Sarah and James 13/04/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Think you may be nearly finishing by now!! Go for it! 
Foxy and Dave 12/04/2008 £26.00 £7.33 Now Paula has withdrawn the door is wide open for a new champion ...Who do you think it will be?! 
Lee Ann Russo 12/04/2008 £100.00 n/a 40 is the new 20! I'm expecting a PR. Good luck.  
Richard Bracey 11/04/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Good luck Paul on the long trudge... hopefully the knees hold out ! 
Jussi Ahonen 11/04/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Brave effort, good luck! 
Al Kaiser 11/04/2008 £88.00 n/a I'm out of breath just typing this message! 
Veronica & John 10/04/2008 £100.00 £28.21 Good luck, see you in the pub!! 
John Dawson 10/04/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Rather you than me 
Lucas Moore 10/04/2008 £25.00 £7.05 Best of luck 
Sion Richards 10/04/2008 £30.00 £8.46 Good Luck 
darren luff 09/04/2008 £20.00 £5.64 good luck mate,  
Alex & Sally 09/04/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Don't forget to wait until the vinegar strokes before you put that extra little spurt in !! 
Gemma 09/04/2008 £30.00 £8.46 Better late than never! Keep on running!! 
Zain 08/04/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Best of luck to you both 
Jonny Cooke 08/04/2008 £50.00 £14.10 That all my Grand National winnings gone! Good luck little un. 
Dennis & Daphne 08/04/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Good luck-it will be hard for an "oldie" like you! 
Friend 07/04/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Go for it !!! 
james g 07/04/2008 £40.00 £11.28 Good luck to both of you! 
Alison and Colin 06/04/2008 £20.00 £5.64 best of luck 
Beverley, Ryan & Gabrielle 04/04/2008 £25.00 £7.05 Good luck, what a worthy cause 
Bob Piller 01/04/2008 £75.00 n/a You are a better man than I --if I add up all the running in my lifetime, it just make a marathon 
Martin Huxley 01/04/2008 £25.00 n/a Good luck Mike 
Steve Clawley 28/03/2008 £30.00 £8.46 Keep those little legs going 
Melanie Troop 27/03/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Good luck! 
Barry Donnelly 27/03/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Best of Luck Mike-I'm impressed! Hope you are quicker than Dennis Doyle-"Run Fat Boy Run"! 
Grahame & Anne Mace 25/03/2008 £30.00 £8.46 Good Luck Guys x 
Don Newport 25/03/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Good luck Mike! 
Neil Parry 21/03/2008 £30.00 £8.46 It will be just like running back to Finsbury Circus everyday Mike ! 
Katy Hawker 19/03/2008 £50.00 £14.10 I fear for your toenails, good luck to you both x 
Matt Blom 17/03/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Good on ya Cookie! What's all this about a chicken suit though?  
Joe Ashe 17/03/2008 £250.00 n/a Be sure to take all of that day off! 
robert sack 17/03/2008 £40.00 £11.28 great work mike - good luck  
Karin Melling 17/03/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Go for it!! Be rooting for you.... 
Peter&Alison 15/03/2008 £100.00 £28.21 Surely you are past it???? 
Steve 14/03/2008 £25.00 £7.05 Good on you mate, that's serious commitment for a great cause, good luck. 
Mike & Clare Goddard 13/03/2008 £30.00 £8.46 Great cause you can be proud of your attempt. Take your time and you should enjoy the experience 
Lou 'n Ed 12/03/2008 £50.00 n/a Totally impressed Paul! We'll be watching out for you guys x  
Keith 11/03/2008 £25.00 £7.05 Good luck - you have a lot more guts than I have 
Alistair Reid 11/03/2008 £42.00 £11.85 You're running for a very worthy cause - Good luck. 
Andy Mitchell 11/03/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Good luck - I hope the Gimp outfit doesn't slow you down. 
Phil and Rachael Burgess 10/03/2008 £25.00 £7.05 See you both at the finish line! 
Dave Whatham 10/03/2008 £50.00 £14.10 I'll support you from The Dickens again! Good luck. 
Tony Stringer 10/03/2008 £100.00 £28.21 Run like the wind you little scamp... and try to stay off the guinness the night before or it may prove unpleasant for those in your slipstream.  
Julia and John Greener 10/03/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Good luck and enjoy every minute of the 26.2miles! Hope you don't lose any toe nails (i lost 4).We will be looking out for you! 
The McKinnons 09/03/2008 £100.00 £28.21 Good luck boys - we will be watching from the comfort of our sofa. 
Chris Mitchell 09/03/2008 £26.00 £7.33 I wish I could run with you, but carrying me for the last 25 miles might slow you down. Good luck. 
Richard Askey 09/03/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Good effort - best of luck 
Mike Kayman 08/03/2008 £100.00 n/a I can't imagine this is what they mean by "workout" division at the Bank--Good Luck! 
Nev 07/03/2008 £30.00 £8.46 I'll race you! Good luck mate see you at the finish. 
Sasha 06/03/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Good luck bro!! (PAUL) 
Rob Broadbent 06/03/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Good luck Cookie - try and keep your equipment under cover for a change! 
Andrew La Trobe 06/03/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Great effort. 
Andrew Daley 06/03/2008 £100.00 £28.21 A great effort for a great charity. Good luck. 
David Duffy 05/03/2008 £200.00 £56.41 Best of luck 
Anish Nakum 05/03/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Good luck Mike! 
AliG 04/03/2008 £100.00 £28.21 Is the gold thong still part of the deal?? 
Brian Robertson 04/03/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Run Cookie Run 
bruce u 04/03/2008 £100.00 £28.21 A Leeds supporter running through Millwall and West Ham territory. Better pray as well as run, Mike.  
James T 04/03/2008 £50.00 n/a Good luck Mike ! 
Nizam and Katy Memon 03/03/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Good luck Paul! wish we could give more to such a worthy cause! 
Joely 03/03/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Good luck! 
Chew 03/03/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Ouch!! 26 miles!! Have fun! 
Marcia 03/03/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Brave Man, Go Paul !!! 
Sue Jones 03/03/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Book in for the pedicure now! 
the malkins 03/03/2008 £25.00 £7.05 we'll look out for you on the telly, knee's up boys and empty the bladder before you leave! xx 
steven forster 03/03/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Good luck, where do we get to cheer you along the way? 
mark knighton 02/03/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Need a trainer ? 
AFS 01/03/2008 £25.00 £7.05 So you'll still be going to the gym that day Mike? 
Tony Kemp 01/03/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Good luck Mike  
suzanne.kelt@standardbank.com 29/02/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Rather you than I. Good luck and I'd book in for a foot massage after, if I were you. 
Clive Gallagher 29/02/2008 £25.00 £7.05 Good luck. 
Fred Baloutch 29/02/2008 £50.00 n/a Good luck Mike!! 
Bev 29/02/2008 £26.00 £7.33 Good luck - great cause. 
Gursharan 29/02/2008 £50.00 £14.10 good luck, mate, with the marathon. 
Robert Jones 29/02/2008 £100.00 £28.21 I'd rather have that weekend in the West Bank...Good luck! 
Andy Hall 29/02/2008 £100.00 n/a Good luck. 
Máire Gibson 29/02/2008 £30.00 £8.46 Such a worthwhile cause Mike. Well done and good luck. 
Charmian 29/02/2008 £26.00 £7.33 Best of Luck! 
Kike&Edu 29/02/2008 £100.00 n/a We'll be cheering for you 
Leigh Hall 29/02/2008 £26.00 £7.33 Enjoy! 
Matt 29/02/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Good luck 
Lauren & Daniel 29/02/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Uncle Marmite, why are you always asking for more of our pocket money?? 
Leigh Crump 29/02/2008 £25.00 £7.05 Good luck - such a worthwhile cause...! 
Paul R 29/02/2008 £150.00 £42.31 Best of luck, hope it goes well. 
Cate Keogh 29/02/2008 £25.00 £7.05 You just might hear my cheering (or jeering) from the sidelines. What a worthy cause!! Good Luck! 
Louise 29/02/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Fantastic cause. Don't forget the nipple plasters !  
Tracy 29/02/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Good Luck, I hope the high heels don't give you blisters!  
Sophie Papasavva 29/02/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Good luck Mike 
Rele 29/02/2008 £100.00 £28.21 I commend you for taking action. Well done. 
Alex the auditor 29/02/2008 £20.00 £5.64 I will require some evidence! 
Jan-D. 29/02/2008 £25.00 £7.05 Go Mike Go ;) and too old is a question of definition :) 
Brian 29/02/2008 £40.00 £11.28 It's good to see some older guys taking part - not that we are likely to be able to see you, of course 
Scott Carey 29/02/2008 £20.00 £5.64 If you don't make it, you are sacked! 
Branchy 29/02/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Plus I'll get your coffee for you on the Monday!! 
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