Paul Gibson is fundraising for Sailors’ Society

Paul Gibson's Fundraising Page

Flora London Marathon 2009

on 26/04/2009

Here we go again!!!! Oh, no!

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Raising money for

Sailors’ Society

Charity Registration No. 237778

The British & International Sailors' Society, provides practical help and spiritual support for seafarers. It's Port Chaplains visit thousands of ships throughout the year and are often the first person to notice when all is not well on board.

The charity provides counselling when tragedy strikes and also provides a home from home in it's Seafarers' Centres and a place of rest in it's homes for retired seafarers.

The needs of seafarers are certainly no less than they were in 1818, when the Charity was established. The charity's worldwide network of Chaplains and those of it's sister organisations and carers continues to provide a vital ministry in more than 100 ports throughout the world.

BISS are almost entirely dependent upon charitable donations and without them we could not function. In recent years the charity's annual expenditure on the provision of services to the international seafaring community has increased and the indication are that to meet the demands of the years ahead it will need more funds. Your support will help us to continue caring for seafarers in need.

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Raised: 159%

Target: £1,400.00
Raised so far: £2,229.50

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Post Marathon Update:

What a fantastic weekend! Managed to get around the course in 4 hours 50 minutes - which is 20 minutes slower than I hoped. But the weather topped over 70 degrees, which was too much to handle. Still, except for the last 5 miles, it was great, great fun, and I managed to get a suntan!!!

A huge thank you to all my friends who sponsored me.

Roll on the next one........................(only joking!!)

Update 6th April 2009:

Just under 3 weeks to go and the body has already gone into shock. I've been following a running plan in Running for Idiots Weekly, and last week I had to "enjoy" an 18 mile run, and yesterday I had to "enjoy" a 20 miler. "ENJOY"!!!! Are they mad! believe me, there is nothing slightly enjoyable about running 20 miles in yesterday's heat. Got around in about 3 hours 20 minutes, which should have been slower - but near the end, a lady pushing a pram almost overtook me, and so I had to speed up.

That was the last long run, and now it's down to "easy, shorter runs" according to RFI Weekly - that means 13 milers!! If I ever get to meet the moron who writes this stuff...........................................

I spoke to a proper runner yesterday (You know who you are Ginger) and now we have to cut back on alchohol and egg, beans and chips etc Mmmmm - I have to think that one through...

Original Update:

As a dedicated athlete, this marathon should be a walk in the park. No blisters. No shin splints. No cramp. No problems with my breathing. No turning a funny colour after a few miles. No being overtaken again by those annoying little turds dressed as an armadillo. Anyway, you get the picture...........

Thought it would be a good idea to run one last marathon before I retire from international athletics. Like my name sake Paula, I've been trying to get rid of my post-birth stomach and have a crack at improving on my last marathon time.

The first marathon (2003) was 5 hours. The second (2004) was 4.5 hours. So this one has got a 4 hour target on it, although I'll probably regress back to over 5 hours!!

Running when I had so many friends sponsor me with their hard earned cash certainly helped to keep me running last time, and so I'm hoping you can help again this time.

Donating to charity through Justgiving is the easiest way to sponsor me: If you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

Or, you can pop a cheque in the post to my house: The Manse, Llanbethery, Vale of Glamorgan CF62 3AN.

If you can sponsor me, I'd really appreciate it.

Thanks

Paul xx

	Well done Paul!! Donation by Jon and Liz Hunt 22/05/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Hope all went ok!!!!! Donation by Paul and Ali 05/05/09	£25.00
	We loved being there to cheer you on. xx Donation by Karen & Roger 29/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done Paul - we LOVE you Donation by Mandy, Lauren and JJ 28/04/09	£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid
	All the best for Sunday. We'll be looking out for you! Donation by Ken and Ruth 28/04/09	£20.00
	Good luck Donation by Biddy and Poppy 28/04/09	£5.00
	Good luck Paul, the Sailors will love you!!!!! Donation by Sam & Patsie Smith 24/04/09	£50.00
	Paul, remember pain is just weakness leaving the body good luck Donation by ROB AND LIZ 23/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Bring photos to Fox and Hounds Donation by Howard and Amanda Kynaston 23/04/09	£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid
	See you at the finish line!! Donation by Andrew Thomas 22/04/09	£50.00
	Good luck Paul. Cross the Finishing line and straight in the nearest pub?......if you can stay awake! Donation by Rob & Bev 21/04/09	£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid
	I think you're mad to put yourself through this torture again. Donation by Gary and Sue 14/04/09	£250.00
	Good luck uncle Paul [Loser]. Donation by Tom & Teddy Gibson 13/04/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Go Paul! (Mad bastard) Donation by Graham and Tracey C 09/04/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good luck from South Wales' premier jewler and worst chipper Donation by Paul Gentile 09/04/09	£50.00
	Rather you than me! Egg, beans and chips should always be acompanied by at least 4 slices of bread and a pint of Dark. Donation by Val & John Digby 08/04/09	£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid
	I hate the dick-heads who yell"only another 5 miles" Do they have any f..g idea how far that is? Good luck, have fun Donation by Debbie Angell 07/04/09	£60.00
	Paul you do not have to do this to prove you are still young and good looking I believe you - there must be easier ways. Karen you deserve a medal. Donation by Mike & Janine Rees 06/04/09	£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid
	I will buy you a bag of liqourice if that will help you get round quicker. Love Aud. Donation by Audrey Roderick 06/04/09	£10.00
	If you need any O2 on way give me shout. Donation by Huw & Ann Roderick 06/04/09	£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid
	Ha Ha Donation by Evo 06/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck! Donation by Andrew Bennett 06/04/09	£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid
	no to paper work! Donation by kevin 06/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck !! Donation by Roger and Karen Byers 06/04/09	£200.00
	Good Luck Paul Donation by James Charlesworth 16/03/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Hope you don't take as long as it has taken me to sponsor you....... not sure what bank you should put your money in......under the bed might be best! Donation by Conor Barrett 14/02/09	£27.00 + £7.62 Gift Aid
	Best of luck mate! Donation by Paul Moakes 28/01/09	£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid
	Don't bloody kill yourself mate Donation by Adam Fisk 18/11/08	£26.00
	sorry for delay - off sick for 6 weeks - £2 a mile - cheaper than a taxi, bargain! - still can't decide if your mad, determined or madly determined... Donation by Mike Parfitt 29/10/08	£52.00 + £14.67 Gift Aid
	Best of luck Paul. You're going to need it.....!! Donation by Peter and Eyrlis 15/10/08	£26.00

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* Total raised online:	£2,088.50
Offline donations:	£141.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£341.42

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