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My story

 

RACEDAY UPDATE: I finished 2,763rd out of 34,000+ runners in a time of 3:17:36 - although I was beaten by Scooby Doo.

More importantly, NCH, the children's charity, will be able to bank more than £4,000 (after giftaid) thanks to the generosity of my sponsors.

(Those of you who didn't sponsor me will be delighted to know that there's still time.......)

David

My wife says I'm training for the marathon to get out of housework and childcare. That's really unfair: I'm hoping to avoid the shopping too.

On April 13, which is suddenly not very far away at all, I'm taking on the London Marathon. I suspect the marathon might win but I hope to finish and raise some money for a good cause.

I'm running for NCH, the children's charity. NCH help make families happen for children who would otherwise be in care, often through adoption. They make families happen for adults who might otherwise not become parents. NCH played a major part in bringing our daughter and us together.

I wangled my own marathon entry so I have no mimimum fund-raising target although I started off aiming to raise £1,000. Thanks to the generosity of friends, colleagues and (yes) politicians of all parties I've been able to "move the goalposts", as they say in politics, and raise more than I initially thought possible.

That doesn't mean NCH couldn't use some extra dosh. Every donation, large or small, is really appreciated. Thanks

David 

I have borne you in mind - despite your blog.... Donation by Leighton Andrews 20/03/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

It's a marathon session in the house ... Donation by Richard Evans 19/03/08  

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Good luck David! Donation by Tessa 19/03/08  

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Da iawn + Good luck David Donation by Sian O'Callaghan 19/03/08  

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Can you do a live 2-way on April 13th? Best of luck. Donation by Adrian Masters 19/03/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Don't forget to wear your name on your shirt Donation by Sam Ryall 18/03/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Hope the training is going well Donation by Ioan Bellin 18/03/08  

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All the best! Donation by Jonathan Isaby 18/03/08  

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All the best with the rest of the training and enjoy (?) the day! Donation by Fiona Fenton 18/03/08  

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Keep up the Welsh run of luck Donation by Elaine Thomas 18/03/08  

£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid

To help other families find a little Macey. Good Luck David Donation by Glenys Scott 17/03/08  

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Good effort David - best of luck! Donation by Adrian Browne 17/03/08  

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Great cause, now get running!! Donation by David Porter 17/03/08  

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I hope you continue the glory year and that it's more Ryan Jones 2008 than Western Samoa 15-10 Wales 1991. Keep it up, big boy. Donation by Patrick 17/03/08  

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good luck! Donation by James 16/03/08  

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Good luck, sounds even more painful than a Saturday morning election press briefing! Donation by Kirsty 14/03/08  

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Good luck ! Donation by Peter 14/03/08  

£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid

Delighted to help....odd amount which should take you to the target. I'm glad your fit to run. Best of luck! Donation by Carl Sargeant 12/03/08  

£28.84 + £8.13 Gift Aid

consider it danger money for training in Barry! Donation by Jenny Rees 12/03/08  

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A pound a mile to keep you going! Stay healthy and injury-free in these crucial last weeks! Donation by Mari Griffith 11/03/08  

£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid

After all my efforts, I did not expect to contribute as well. good luck Donation by Anonymous 11/03/08  

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I think £1 a mile is in order! Pob Lwc David Donation by Dafydd Trystan 10/03/08  

£26.38 + £7.44 Gift Aid

only 44?! Good luck. Donation by Alun Cairns 09/03/08  

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Keep up with yr training and you'll be 'good for age'. I'll give you £100 if you hop it next time. Donation by Ella & Sam Allpass 08/03/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by Adrian McMenamin 07/03/08  

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Donation by Progressive Policies Forum 06/03/08  

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I don’t know why I’m giving you this the orphans will only spend it on cigarettes and cheap cider!!! Your a star and well worth all the hard work. Donation by Craig Forrest 05/03/08  

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rather you than me! Donation by jenny randerson 05/03/08  

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I am the most generous of Cardis Donation by Oliver Hides 05/03/08  

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Run David Run! Donation by Ruth Woodward 05/03/08  

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