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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 

Very impressive! good luck Donation by Marie Jessel 19/02/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

good luck Donation by Paul M 19/02/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Look forward to seeing you on the tv!! Donation by Heather Meurig 19/02/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

superb effort - well done Donation by ian stroud 18/02/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Remember a sachet of salt !! Enjoy the day - you will love it. Donation by Bethan James 18/02/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

In return can I please borrow a tie tonight as I left mine at home! Donation by Aled ap Dafydd 18/02/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by A. Friend 15/02/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Run David Run!! Donation by Your cousin, Elizabeth 14/02/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

David, it was worth the tenner just for the photo.... Good luck. Donation by rowan bridge 12/02/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Nick Speed 12/02/08  

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Good Luck David! Donation by Rhian Medi 12/02/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Pob lwc a rhwydd hynt David Donation by Elin Cadifor 12/02/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Nice one Donation by Nick Smith 11/02/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best of luck David. Thanks for the 3 points yesterday. Donation by Paul Usher 11/02/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Very best of luck! Donation by Nick 11/02/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck, David Donation by Granny 10/02/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck - I've left the field clear for you Donation by Mark Hutchings 08/02/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Good luck Donation by Paul Murphy 08/02/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck, from Paul Murphy's office! Donation by Anthony Hunt 08/02/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck for this David, hope it goes well Donation by Andrew Law 08/02/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Hope the prize is a bottle of Ryvita Donation by Pablo the wise 07/02/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Leala P 07/02/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Something to tell Macey in years to come... Donation by Phil Parry 07/02/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck, David, for a good cause Donation by Rowland 07/02/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

hope you make it !!!!! Donation by Cheryl Gillan MP 07/02/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good For you! good luck! Donation by Pauline McLean 07/02/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck. See you there... perhaps. Donation by Phil Gomm 06/02/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

pob lwc.. and enjoy! Donation by Beth L 06/02/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

44 and there's so much more... Donation by barry michael jones 06/02/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by Toby Mason 06/02/08  

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