My story

Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

 

As you will know, my wife Jane passed away suddenly on February 9th, 2010.  She was my entire world.  I cannot describe the devastation that this has brought to my life and to the lives of all those who knew Jane.

Jane and I lived for just over a year in New York City.  We made some very close friends in the city who were very dear to us and to me now.  The city was a special place to both Jane and I and its a place that holds many memories for me of times spent with Jane.

I've run a number of marathons in the past.  Last year I completed the NYC marathon and I maintained that it would be my last marathon - a view that was strengthened when I tore ligaments in my right ankle in December of last year.  However, subsequent events have changed my view.  No-one should suffer what I have been through this year.  If by raising funds for The Cardiomyopathy Association I can help just one person to avoid my experience then all of the training, all of the effort, and all of the pain will have been worth it.

Please help me raise as much as possible for The Cardiomyopathy Association.

Cardiomyopathy is a disease of the heart muscle.  Jane's cardiomyopathy was being managed, but events have shown what can happen suddenly and without warning as a result of this condition.  The Cardiomyopathy Association provides information and support to affected families.  They provide funding for clinical care, including nurse specialists.  The organisation receives no government funding, instead it relies totally on donations and fundraising.

I would be really grateful if you could help raise as much as we can for The Cardiomyopathy Association.  They do some great work - lets do all that we can in Jane's memory to assist them.

Thank you for your support. 

 

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My charity

Cardiomyopathy Association

Cardiomyopathy Association

Charity Registration No. 803262

We are the charity for everybody affected by heart muscle disease (cardiomyopathy). We help with free support and information. We campaign for greater awareness. We want everybody affected by cardiomyopathy to get the best treatment and care. Join our fight against heart muscle disease!

Donations 160

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Dougie, well done, very impressed. Rudds, watch and learn...

Donation by Katy & Simon Best on 12/01/11

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Hi Dougie. A belated New Year contribution and many thanks for the wonderful gifts for Christmas: Ellie was delighted with her clothes!

Donation by Gavin Jamieson on 06/01/11

£30.00

+ £8.46 Gift Aid

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Well done Dougie in completing the marathon and for raising such an amazing sum for a fantastic cause.

Donation by Pauline Scott on 30/12/10

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

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Dougie, many congratulations - a fantastic effort and all for a great cause. Just seen your video clips on Facebook - inspirational stuff! Boydie

Donation by Jamie Boyd on 29/12/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Great effort Dougie, fantastic cause. Martha and Ttim Kemp xx

Donation by Martha Harvey-Jones on 07/12/10

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Well done Dougie! With all those 26 milers behind you, you'll have no problem with the Stornoway Half Marathon in May...

Donation by Peter Greenstock on 06/12/10

£250.00

+ £70.51 Gift Aid

Donation by North Harris Medical Practice Isle of Harris on 30/11/10

£250.00

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Donation by Alexander Young on 25/11/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by David Marshall on 22/11/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Good Luck Dougie, Sue told me about your run; it's a fabulous way of remembering Jane and helping others like her. Best of luck.

Donation by Lorna Culverwell on 05/11/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Best of Luck

Donation by Pete & Charlotte Hambling on 03/11/10

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Good luck Dougie

Donation by Robert Hall on 02/11/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Looking forward to having Dougie visit Magnolia Bakery!

Donation by Magnolia Bakery on 02/11/10

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Good Luck with your forthcoming venture, it is a wonderful cause in memory of a wonderful person. (Becca Angus - parents)

Donation by Catherine Walker on 31/10/10

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Good luck & all the best in NYC.Jane would be so proud of you as are we all. She was one in a million & is sorely missed. Becca, Ewen & George Angus

Donation by Rebecca Angus on 31/10/10

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I met Jane at Holly's hen party many moons ago. Good luck with the run and congratulations for raising so much money.

Donation by Brigid Martin on 29/10/10

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Hey Dougie, we met at Stu and Holly's some time ago. Very sorry to hear of your loss. Hope the run goes well.

Donation by Adrian Park on 29/10/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Good Luck Dougie, Jane was a truly lovely person and I hope your run goes well, lots of love from Rebecca

Donation by Rebecca Dempster on 29/10/10

£50.00

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Run well, Dougie. Will be thinking of you and Jane. Lots of love

Donation by Holly CAMPBELL on 28/10/10

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

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Best of luck, Dougie! Let us know next time you're in London and perhaps we can meet up for a drink.

Donation by Stu Campbell on 28/10/10

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

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Good luck Dougie, so very sad for your loss. Best wishes from Julian and Ruth

Donation by Julian Patrick on 28/10/10

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Good luck Dougie - so sorry to hear about your loss.

Donation by Angela Toner on 28/10/10

£30.00

+ £8.46 Gift Aid

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Donation by Jane Tweedale on 28/10/10

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Hi Dougie, I never did improve at hockey! Good luck.

Donation by Jim McGaff on 28/10/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Dougie, Thinking about you all the time. Good luck Dougie. Thinking about you all the time, know you'll do it.

Donation by Jennifer & Peter Green on 27/10/10

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£9,486.70
  • Offline donations£2,154.70
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£11,641.40
  • Gift Aid£2,208.66

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