Cornelius O'Brien is fundraising for Leonard Cheshire Disability

Cornelius O'Brien's Fundraising Page

Flora London Marathon 2009

on 26/04/2009

Nearly There!!

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Team members:

John Laycock

Raising money for

Leonard Cheshire Disability

Charity Registration No. 218186

Leonard Cheshire Disability supports over 21,000 disabled people in the UK and works in 55 countries around the world. We campaign for change and provide innovative services that give disabled people the opportunity to live life their way. Our services are wide ranging and include day and residential care homes, care at home, resource centres, rehabilitation, respite care and training and assistance for those looking for work. International services include inclusive education for disabled children, training and research to aid recovery in post-conflict and post-disaster countries, and improving access to advice and small business loans. Campaigning is a very important part of our work. Our Creature Discomforts campaign aims to challenge the way people think about and respond to disability in order to remove the barriers faced by disabled people. Registered Charity Number 218186

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Cornelius O'Brien

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Raised: 134%

Target: £2,000.00
Raised so far: £2,676.00

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My story

Hi Guys,

I have now returned from a weeks rest and relaxation in Somerset and thought it was time to say a HUGE thank you to all of you who so very kindly sponsored me. WE DID IT!!!

As you will probably already know I did not win the damned race on the day, however I did beat Jordan and Peter Andre with a time of just over five and a half hours. I say just over because I spent 20 minutes in the St Johns Ambulance tent getting my knee poked, prodded and bandaged (from thigh to ankle) at mile 16. This was a bit of a blow as the first half of the race went very smoothly.

Leonard Cheshire had one hundred runners in the marathon on the day and with your amazing support I have been able to raise in excess of £2,500 for a very worthwhile cause. I have been blown away by your generosity and kind wishes.

However if this is the first time that you are visiting my fundraising page, and would still like to sponsor me, fear not, there is still time - about four weeks to be precise to push this total even higher and break the £3000 barrier.

Thanks again for all your support and don't worry I won't be doing this again!!

Regards

Con

PS As you can see from the picture attached I maintained my Happy go lucky approach throughout.

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	sorry i didnt sponsor you till now, I was impressed by your post event writeup Donation by judith roscoe 12/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done Con, just wanted to be sure you had done it 1st, didn't forget honest.... Well done!!! Donation by Eamonn & Clare 06/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Very impressive -- were you the back end of that pantomime horse? Donation by Frank Wingate 05/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Andy & Sandra 05/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck - don't get lost looking for shortcuts Donation by Jules Lovelock 27/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	come on fat boy - I am only paying if you beat 4hrs 30min Donation by Ben Larkin 24/04/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Take it easy for the first 20 miles! Best wishes, T & T Donation by Tim and Tracie 24/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	best of luck Con Donation by Douglas Acton 24/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Always was mad Donation by AP & Michele 23/04/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Clearly quite mad. Donation by Fiona and Mark McEwen 20/04/09	£25.00
	Good luck Con! Donation by Crawford Knott 20/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Really proud to support your effort - Go for it! Donation by Steve & Anne Pinto 20/04/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Well done Con - hope you manage to enjoy the experience. Donation by The Arrival Ed Team 20/04/09	£25.00
	My mum thinks you deserve support for your efforts but couldn't work out how to donate so I'm doing it for her. She wishes you luck Donation by Jeremy Barker 17/04/09	£50.00
	Good Luck! Donation by Ken Sherwood 16/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Hope the weather is kind and you have a great day Donation by *Carolle STR Learning** 15/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	attaboy!! Donation by Marie Dawson 15/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Just make sure you keep going and don't wander off on any 'Con Tours' Good luck Donation by Janet Edwards 15/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Just don't get too competitive on the day Con! Donation by Phil Tilstone 15/04/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good luck! Donation by Kwame 14/04/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	With wings on your heels, a strong wind at your back, may the road rise up to meet you Donation by Brenda and Ron 12/04/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Good luck, and remember; follow the Kenyans Donation by Lorna Arnold 12/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck Con, just think of the beer (s) you'll earn at the end! Donation by Dan White 06/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck my darling!!!! We know you can do it. Love Mum & Dad xx Donation by Mum & Dad 05/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	It's a good cause and wishing you a good speed! Donation by Mary Francis 03/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good man Con, finishing line's in sight Donation by David Boyer 02/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Happy running Con. Lots of luck and vaseline x Donation by Krissy Scott 01/04/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Good luck on the day Con, I'm sure you'll be fine. George Donation by George Kwiecien, BvD 31/03/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done Con! Donation by Ross Feeney 31/03/09	£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid
	Go Con go... xx Donation by Sarah R 31/03/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£2,176.00
Offline donations:	£500.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£551.69

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