My story

Thanks for visiting my fundraising page.

Early in 2007 Julie and I discovered we were about to have a Baby! The most exciting news we could have hoped for.

Everything was going smoothly, morning sickness, a packet of biscuits a day, right up until our routine 12 week scan.

It was this day, that we were told that our unborn baby was faced with possible anomalies such as Downs Syndrome, major heart disease and many more. We were given no advice or support, and left to make our own difficult decisions with no guidance when we needed it most.

The Hospital tried to push us into invasive tests, risking miscarriage, with no alternative explanation or reasons of the ultrasound result. We decided as a family not to have these tests, much to the disbelief of the hospital.

Our daughter, Abi-Leigh, was born on 5 October 2007, a perfectly healthly happy little girl.

I want to raise awareness of my chosen charity ARC, who give the support and advice we missed out on. They do a magnificent job, helping parents in the same position we were in, and give them advice and support to help them through the difficult times they face.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Arc Antenatal Results And Choices 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.

I hope you can help me get through the 10 months of training for FLM 2009, and of course on race day the 26.2 miles through the capital.

Your donations will go a long way towards this, and i thank you so much in advance.

Dave

My charity

Arc Antenatal Results And Choices

Arc Antenatal Results And Choices

Charity Registration No. 299770

Each year 35,000 parents are told their unborn baby may have an abnormality. ARC provides information about antenatal testing and supports parents and their families when an abnormality is discovered in their much wanted baby. ARC is a lifeline for expectant and bereaved parents.

Donations 33

better later then never!!!!

Donation by leigh wilkes (the best keeper in the world) on 15/05/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done mate

Donation by Andy and Dena on 27/04/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

every little helps!!!

Donation by tracey tudor on 26/04/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

I said a £1 lap but i think £1 a mile is better, Good Luck Dave

Donation by Phil Doody on 24/04/09

£26.30

+ £7.42 Gift Aid

Good Luck Dave .... Im sure you dont need it tho..<3

Donation by Sandra Lucchesi on 24/04/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Good look dave is that you dressed as the gorilla?

Donation by Matt Ford on 24/04/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Sorry its not more but skint!

Donation by Denz on 22/04/09

£2.00

+ £0.56 Gift Aid

Hope your knee holds out :-)

Donation by Helen Eskins on 20/04/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck Dave

Donation by Aston Villa FC on 20/04/09

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

YOUR ACE DAVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Donation by Dave's best friend on 20/04/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

"Is that a house?"

Donation by Sean Dalton on 17/04/09

£26.00

+ £7.33 Gift Aid

Pain is temporary - pride is permanent.

Donation by Lord Loverocket on 11/04/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Let's get it back to a nice round figure! Good Luck Dave, and if you look right as you go down the hill by McDees in Canary Wharf you'll see my flat!!

Donation by Bazz the Submariner on 09/04/09

£13.20

+ £3.72 Gift Aid

Little White Bull

Donation by Mike Warmer on 31/03/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Dave

Donation by villajk on 31/03/09

£10.00

Start out fast, accelerate in the middle then sprint finish. job done!

Donation by Tim Pepper on 26/03/09

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

Best of luck

Donation by S B Services on 26/03/09

£20.00

Good luck, will be watching out 4u on the day

Donation by Maggie (Electrite) on 25/03/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Go get them Bytheway, remember Col Spence's training techniques

Donation by Russ Cockburn on 23/03/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck mate. UTV

Donation by Sean McGurn on 16/03/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Best of luck- UTV

Donation by Geoff (H&V) on 14/03/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Hi Dave, saw what you were doing via Facebook. What a brilliant cause, all the very best with it mate. Rob

Donation by Rob Baker on 04/03/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Cant wait to see you in your tight pants - xxxx

Donation by TROY (BIG BOY) on 03/03/09

£2.00

+ £0.56 Gift Aid

"star in it, write the feem toon, sing the feem toon

Donation by Dennis on 03/03/09

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck Dave! What a great cause, hope you reach your target and more.

Donation by Dawn & Jill, The Black Country Connection on 24/02/09

£10.00

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£529.30
  • Offline donations£1,016.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£1,545.30
  • Gift Aid£135.19

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