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My story

 

This April I'm running the London marathon to raise awareness and funds for Chestnut Tree House - the only children's hospice in Sussex.

The people at CTH care for children who will not make it into adulthood and support their families. They get little from the government so they need your help to keep going and open new rooms.

I’ve been running for a few years now and back in Sept 2007 I entered the Littlehampton 10K it offered a flat and fast course and I was in search of a good time.

The race was sponsored by CTH and as I warmed up on the start line I couldn’t help but notice 30-40 people all wearing shirts with "Jack’s Birthday Wish". They were all shapes, sizes, ages and fitness levels – running is such a superb sport – everyone is welcome, everyone is supported and encourage these people were exactly what the sport is all about – giving their all to support their cause.

When I got home I read about Jack, a very moving story about a boy who died on his first birthday at CTH; I read about all the amazing work that the people at CTH do; I read about how they needed more money to open more rooms. A sharp reminder that there are more import things in life than how long it takes me to leg it round 10,000 meters. I was inspired. I decided there and then that I would run the London Marathon and that I’d collect money to help CTH.

You can read about Jack's Birthday wish here: http://www.chestnut-tree-house.org.uk/default.asp?id=86

more about the hospice here: http://www.chestnut-tree-house.org.uk/default.asp?id=1

and for the runners among you: http://www.chestnut-tree-house.org.uk/default.asp?id=106

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor us: Chestnut Tree House will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

Many thanks

Dave

Donation from the Bests Donation by The Best Family 17/05/08  

£10.00

Donation from the Booths Donation by The Booths 29/04/08  

£20.00

Wonderful cause Dave. Well done! Donation by Anita Gray 27/04/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

well done mate...amazing time. trust you to welly it Donation by mark daly 22/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation from the Oads Donation by Margaret and Andrew 20/04/08  

£20.00

Donation from the kind people who looked after cinders while we were away running Donation by Cuckfield Cattery 18/04/08  

£25.00

Donation from Dave G Donation by Dave G 17/04/08  

£5.00

Hope you enjoyed your run Donation by Ann and Brian 17/04/08  

£26.00

A massive effort inspired by a very special little boy - hope you enjoyed the run! Donation by Colin & Julie 16/04/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Congrats for Sunday! Superb effort! Donation by Sarah Parfitt 15/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done Donation by Iain Anderson 15/04/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Donation from Julia Donation by Julia, Mike and Robert 15/04/08  

£30.00

We admire your determination to run the Marathon Donation by Peter and Ann Bishop 15/04/08  

£20.00

You are my first pupil to run a Marathon! Donation by Helen Lewis 14/04/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good Luck Dave Donation by Kayleen 13/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

wishing you good luck on Sunday Donation by Janis and Martin 12/04/08  

£10.00

Good luck and lots of energy for the marathon Donation by The Mundys 12/04/08  

£10.00

Good luck for Sunday, will be thinking of you. Donation by Juliet 10/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Whey aye man, all the best Dave. Donation by Nathan Myers 10/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Have a good day, thanks for your support! You have inspired me to sign up for next year for Children with Leukaemia, a cause dear to my heart as you! Donation by Crookie! 10/04/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

All the best, hope you enjoy the day. Donation by Gill Elkin 10/04/08  

£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid

All the best, Dave. Donation by John Leadbetter 09/04/08  

£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid

Dave you`ve done the training, go out and enjoy the day, well done! Donation by James Lawne 07/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

good luck my fellow dolfan Donation by John Bowden 07/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

No using your bike Dave, go pound those pavements. Goo luck. Donation by Gareth Cooper 04/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best of luck Donation by Mike Warren 04/04/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

enjoy the pre-race taper :-) Donation by Fiona 02/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation from Helen Donation by Helen and Gordon 01/04/08  

£10.00

Wishing you the very best of luck in the "Big Run" Rob, Dilys, Charlotte and Isobel Donation by Rob and Family 01/04/08  

£20.00

Thankyou from the bottom of our hearts. We are so proud of what our little boy Jack is achieving. Donation by Karen & Dave 31/03/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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