David Cornock is fundraising for Action for Children

David Cornock's London Marathon run

Flora London Marathon 2008

on 13/04/2008

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Raising money for

Action for Children

Charity Registration No. 1097940

Action for Children meets the needs of the children and young people who most need support to achieve their full potential. Through our work and through speaking out, we seek to break the cycle of deprivation. We challenge injustice and empower children to overcome the obstacles in their lives that hold them back. We tailor our work to local circumstances, in partnership with children and young people, families, communities and local organisations.Charity Registration No. 1097940

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David Cornock

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Raised so far: £4,003.39

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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

	Best wishes with training and on the day. Donation by Roger Williams 05/03/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck David Donation by Ian Hamer 04/03/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Best of luck Donation by Hal Haines 04/03/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck ! Donation by Penny Roberts 04/03/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	good luck, sorry it's late! Donation by Michelle Bower 03/03/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Hi David - well done on the fundraising - amazing total Donation by Nick Skinner 03/03/08	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	I confidently expect you to smash the 2 hour barrier. Donation by Chris Bond 03/03/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Rather you than me. Good luck. Donation by Nigel Bateman 29/02/08	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Over three and half hours, I want the money back Donation by Kieran Prendiville 28/02/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Best of luck from Wales Office Donation by Andrew Mathias 27/02/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck! Donation by Kate Williams 27/02/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	For Macie and her Mum and Dad Donation by Sims Family 27/02/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	All good wishes. Donation by william Graham 27/02/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Pob lwc! Donation by Cerith Hynam 27/02/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	DC - go for it! Donation by Louise Elliott 27/02/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good cause, good luck Donation by Nick Bourne 26/02/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Pob lwc. Bydd wych! Guto Donation by Guto Harri 26/02/08	£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid
	no comment Donation by GP 26/02/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	London to Brighton next, David Donation by Elton 25/02/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Plus a £5 bonus for any silly hat action on the day Donation by Lisa Costello 25/02/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good Luck ! Donation by rob sellex 25/02/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	I'm very impressed - good luck! Donation by Jane Evans 25/02/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	I've rounded up the last 385 yards. Best of luck David - and worth every penny for such a great cause. Donation by Ed C 22/02/08	£26.39 + £7.44 Gift Aid
	Good luck! Donation by Emma Crawford 22/02/08	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Good luck - you're a brave man! Donation by Jenny Willott 21/02/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Pob Lwc. Donation by Tomos Livingstone 21/02/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	best of luck, you will need it Donation by wayne david 20/02/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck David, I will be thinking of you on the day Donation by Paul Robinson 20/02/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Better late than never! Donation by Mark Williams 20/02/08	£20.00
	If you flag, just think of that forfeit ... Donation by Betsan 19/02/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£3,402.39
Offline donations:	£601.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£942.72

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