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My story

 

*** UPDATE 29/04/09: MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!!! ***

Made it round in 2hrs 48mins!!!

A huge "thank you" to all my sponsors and supporters on the day for making it a much more enjoyable experience than I could have imagined. Rather disturbingly, I am already finding myself thinking about taking part next year but hopefully this will wear off once I come back down to earth!

Thank you again for helping us to raise so much money for the Karen Morris Memorial Trust.

"You can shoot me if you see me in a boat again" - Steve Redgrave, five-time Olympic rowing gold medallist, speaking in 1996 shortly after winning his fourth gold medal in Atlanta. Four years later he was back in the boat, winning gold in Sydney.

"I'm never, ever running another marathon" - David Peters, April 2006, after hobbling over the line to complete his first - and to date, only - marathon. Three years later, he is back for more punishment.

In keeping with the traditions of true Olympic champions who eat their words, I have decided to have another crack at the London marathon in 2009. This time round, I will be raising money for the Karen Morris Memorial Trust. Karen was a friend of mine who passed away in 1998 at the age of 23, just a year after being diagnosed with leukaemia.

Her mother, Sylvia, set up the KMMT in her memory to provide facilities for leukaemia patients and their families. The Trust has already provided funding for part-time complementary therapists at the Royal Free Hospital, London and the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham. In addition, the first Karen's Homes from Home have opened at Hammersmith Hospital, London. These provide self-contained accommodation, where families can be close to their loved one during periods of extended hospital treatment.

Little Britain's Matt Lucas is Patron of the KMMT, and in 2004 Matt appeared on Celebrity Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, winning £62,500 for the KMMT.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: the Karen Morris Memorial Trust 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.

Many thanks in advance for your generosity during these credit-crunched times.

David

Well done you!!! You are fantastic! mexx Donation by Claire Holness 10/05/09  

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Well done, easily made the top 500 Donation by Anthony O'Brien 01/05/09  

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Here's a bit more! Well done and sorry I couldn't keep up with you on the Isle of Dogs! Donation by James Ward 30/04/09  

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Well done Donation by Clem Dixon 29/04/09  

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Well done keeping going as the wheels fell off Donation by Alan James 27/04/09  

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Well done Donation by Ben Horsburgh 27/04/09  

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Donation by Trevor Pugh 24/04/09  

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Woodridge Primary School salutes you Sir. Donation by Tarun Mathur 24/04/09  

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Good luck mate, hope you enjoy it Donation by Simon Burnett 24/04/09  

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ill be looking out for the bbc interview Donation by david landes 24/04/09  

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Go on David, enjoy it this time ! Donation by Cavin 24/04/09  

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Good luck! See you on the way round! Donation by James Ward 22/04/09  

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Outstanding leadership! Donation by N.A. Cummins 20/04/09  

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Will quadruple if you get in the top 500 Donation by Anthony 17/04/09  

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go weener go ! Donation by Bombaybond 17/04/09  

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Going back for more punishment?! I take my hat off to you David. Good luck. K xx Donation by Kirsty Allen 14/04/09  

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In great admiration Donation by Ronnie & Frances 10/04/09  

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Good luck Donation by Ellis 07/04/09  

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Run David Run! Donation by Tanja 07/04/09  

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Good luck!! Donation by Sabine 07/04/09  

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Best of Luck .. Donation by Bill 06/04/09  

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I'll double it if you promise never to do another one ... x Donation by Ronit 05/04/09  

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best of luck Donation by Robert Thomas 01/04/09  

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Good Luck Donation by Rosemary and Paul 31/03/09  

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Thanks for all the training tips. Donation by Daniel and Dot 30/03/09  

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one pound for every foot per km! good luck!! Donation by Tom Schuhbeck 27/03/09  

£86.00

Nase nach dem ersten Marathon noch nicht voll? Bewundernswert!! Also lauf... und lauf... und lauf! Im Geist rennen wir alle mit :-)) Donation by Anke Gallmeister 25/03/09  

£100.00

Fynn drueckt dir die Daumen! Donation by Marco 25/03/09  

£100.00

Best of luck - will double it if you win the whole race... Donation by Nick Barnes 24/03/09  

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We're glad it's not us!!! Best wishes Donation by ALAN & BARBARA SHOTTS 23/03/09  

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