My story

Thank you so very much for taking the time to visit my online "sponsor me" page thing.

As some of you know, my step father Ken passed away in April 2006 from a rare type of lung fybrosis. This was made all the more tragic as after more than a decade with my mother, he got sick just a few months after their marriage and died 8 months after the wedding day.

I have since done a few small things for the British Lung Foundation, a charity I really believe in. The support and information they provide is invaluable and while there are many great charities out there, this is one I am determined to do as much as I can to support them and raise lots and lots of money so that they can continue to do what they do.

On Sunday 13th April I am running the Flora London Marathon in support of the British Lung Foundation. Let's not beat around the bush here.... I am begging for your material, financial and moral support. If I can run 26 miles, I'm hoping you can find it in yourself to donate some cash. I want very much to reach my target of £3000 and then smash it, so please, help me to do this. If I can smash my target it will be worth all the pain (oh so much pain!), and if you are willing to do so, please don't hesitate to forward details on to people who may not even know me.... I will be happy to answer e-mails from anyone who thinks it's a chain hoax thing... I'm not going to be shy about this either... I need money!!!!

If you'd prefer to sponsor offline, then please drop me an e-mail at dieter.thomas@theatrespot.co.uk

But if you're willing to donate/sponsor me now while it's fresh in your mind, then here's the bumph....

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: British Lung Foundation 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.

So please PLEASE sponsor me now!

Your money will be put to VERY good use indeed... thank you!

My charity

British Lung Foundation

British Lung Foundation

Charity Registration No. England and Wales 326730, Scotland SC 038415

The British Lung Foundation is the only UK charity working for everyone affected by lung disease. They support people affected by lung disease and fund world-class research to bring about positive change, improve treatment, care and support for people with lung disease.

Donations 61

Well done Tomcat, fantastic achievement!

Donation by Lynn & Chris & Hoagie on 19/05/08

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

You have reached your target! In memory of my dear husband who died of fibrosing alveolitis 3 weeks ago

Donation by liz on 15/05/08

£10.50

+ £2.96 Gift Aid

Well done Tom + sorry this is late! xx

Donation by Karen Spencer on 07/05/08

£20.00

Well done

Donation by Malcolm& Joyce on 21/04/08

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

Well done!

Donation by Grandma & friends on 19/04/08

£51.50

Belated sponsorship - sorry been travelling. Well done, mate.

Donation by Bernard Messenger on 16/04/08

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

WELL DONE!! We are soooo impressed. xxx

Donation by Lucy Clement on 15/04/08

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Da Iawn Uncle D. xxx

Donation by Ashton , Lucia and Celyn on 14/04/08

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

Under 5 hours!!!!! That definitely deserves yet more money!!!!! Love you xxx

Donation by Jayne Harris on 13/04/08

£30.00

Donation by N/A on 13/04/08

£250.00

+ £70.51 Gift Aid

Wishing you loads of luck ! (btw, you don't know me, I work with Kate & I admire you for doing this in aid of the BLF - hope you reach yr £3k target!)

Donation by kate maclean on 13/04/08

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Hope the haircut helps you run faster

Donation by Katy on 12/04/08

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck and best wishes. With much love from us all xxx

Donation by Clare, Ryan & Stanley Matthews on 12/04/08

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

sorry its not more but good on you for doing this

Donation by Deborah Vale on 11/04/08

£10.00

Go for it Dee - you will love it, just pace yourself and enjoy! Love Anna and Mark xx

Donation by Anna Lawson on 11/04/08

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck buddy!

Donation by Chris on 11/04/08

£15.00

+ £4.23 Gift Aid

Good luck!

Donation by Rosemary on 11/04/08

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

Lots of luck - you should be very proud. A brilliant thing to do for a very good cause. Lots of love xx

Donation by Aimee Barnett on 11/04/08

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Friend of Kate's - best of luck!

Donation by Bridget Wilkins on 11/04/08

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

He can sing, he can dance, and apparently he can run too! Best of luck x

Donation by Rachel Hughes on 11/04/08

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Rather you than me. All the best, try to enjoy it.

Donation by Simon Willis on 11/04/08

£26.00

+ £7.33 Gift Aid

(Kate's colleague) Good luck!

Donation by Shiona on 11/04/08

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Val Smith on 10/04/08

£5.00

Best of luck!

Donation by Frank & June on 10/04/08

£10.00

Good luck!

Donation by Judith Bond on 10/04/08

£10.00

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£2,945.00
  • Offline donations£80.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£3,025.00
  • Gift Aid£446.63

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