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On Sunday 5th October I will be running the London Half Marathon.  I have chosen to raise money for the Hospice of St Francis in Berkhamsted.

A very good friend of mine, Ali Rainback was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour in November 2007 and sadly passed away on 22 June 2008.  Ali was a talented and inspirational ski instructor.  I was lucky enough to train with him while we progressed through the British Ski Instructors system, and later we worked together and went on to start a very successful ski school together in Courchevel, France.

Ali was fortunate to spend his last 7 weeks at The Hospice of St Francis, Berkhamsted,  where he received the specialist palliative care that only they can provide.  Ali felt safe, comfortable and happy in the warm and loving environment created by the dedicated professionals caring for him and which should be available to everyone.

I visited Ali at the hospice and I was simply amazed with the care he received and the fantastic facilities that the hospice provided for both Ali and his family.  It is for this reason and because of the speed Ali’s life was taken from him, from diagnoses to passing away I am running the half marathon for Ali, and the hospice.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Hospice Of St Francis (Berkhamsted) gets your money faster and, if you’re a taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.
So please sponsor me now with as much or as little as you can afford.

Many thanks


Dinga

Good luck, off the beers and on with the ipod and trainers pal.... Donation by Lee Townend (Chefski) on 11/09/08

 

Good Luck Richard Donation by Andrew on 11/09/08

 

All the best, Rich....Pragna x Donation by Pragna on 09/09/08

 

Nice one Dinga Donation by New Generation on 09/09/08

 

Should be a great occasion Richard, enjoy it, am sure you will. Well done. Sally Donation by Sally Chapman on 09/09/08

 

Good on you Rich. Hope the run goes ok. We will try to come along and cheer you on! Donation by Campbell and Nina on 08/09/08

 

Well done Richard Donation by Andrew and Melitta Ling on 08/09/08

 

Dear Richard you were always great friend of Ali's and helped him all through his illness. Thank you for supporting HOSF and good luck on the day. Donation by Diana and Ian on 07/09/08

 

When are u doing the other half ? Good Luck Donation by Nick G. on 04/09/08

 

Maybe you'll be fit enough to play tennis when you've done your run! Donation by Liz and Duncan on 04/09/08

 

Good luck mate Donation by Amy Gavin on 04/09/08

 

If only I could be at the finish to see you drag your arse in. Is this practice for a whole one in April? Donation by Russ & Belle on 04/09/08

 

Good luck with the run, hope the weather is good for you and not too many blisters by the end of it. Donation by Adrian O'Shea on 03/09/08

 

Good for you, Rich. I heard about Ali through Dave B. Too sad for words. Take care mate. Donation by Mick Jennings on 03/09/08

 

well done rich Donation by matt hill on 03/09/08

 

bootcamp! Donation by Amanda Grard on 03/09/08

 

Good luck Rich and well done for doing this, I was really sorry to hear about Ali. Donation by Alice Hocknell on 03/09/08

 

Go for it Rich x Donation by Baillie on 03/09/08

 
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