Douglas Waddell is fundraising for Children's Liver Disease Foundation

So Much More Than The London Marathon

Flora London Marathon 2009

on 26/04/2009

Alps in Summer not UK in Winter!!!!

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Raising money for

Children's Liver Disease Foundation

Charity Registration No. 1067331

Children's Liver Disease Foundation is the UK's leading organisation dedicated to fighting all childhood liver diseases. From funding pioneering research giving children a future to providing an essential and tailored information and support service, CLDF is here for every family, child and young person. CLDF picks up the pieces and gives them hope for the future.

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Douglas Waddell

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Raised: 88%

Target: £10,000.00
Raised so far: £8,805.00

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My story

Dear all,

I know when I sobered up after last years effort I may have said "never again" but I made a mistake! Well it was not really a mistake in fact it was one of the most enlightening experiences of my life. After last years race I went to the post race reception. I got the normal photos taken, had a cup of tea and a sandwich and then met some of the kids who have been helped by the charity and have had life saving operations. It was a very humbling and altogether amazing experience and I must admit I had more than one tear in my eye. Anyway there and then I said to Margaret that I would be back again next year but I would have to think up something special to encourage people to sponsor me yet again.

However what a year 2008 has been with the Credit Crunch. I know that I will have to work even harder to get each and every one of you to commit your money to this cause so I have thought up the ultimate challenge for a 40 something man who works long hours and has a young family.

The challenge is going to be:

Monday 20th April. We will get on our bikes and over the next 6 days cycle from Edinburgh to London. We aim to arrive in London on the Friday before the marathon, have Saturday off and run the race on the Sunday. We will publish the route that we will be cycling and if anyone wanted to join us on a day then let me know. One important point to remember when you are putting your donation in the box is that cycling from Edinburgh to London is NOT DOWNHILL. This is a myth!!!

We will set off from city centre Edinburgh and there will be three of us. Last year when I went to the Alps I was accompanied by three other guys. Two of them have taken the same "silly pill" as me and are joining for this challenge. Dave Kinshott and Dave Parry are both raising money for the Lenord Cheshire charity.

This is going to be a value for money charity event and I ask each of you to dig very deep to help the charity out. I do not believe that there will be any charity opportunity in the year that will offer you as much value for money.The work done by the charity is amazing and I feel privilaged to be involved.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Children's Liver Disease Foundation gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

So please sponsor me now!

With thanks and kind regards,

Douglas

Offline Donations from John Pye from Reflex £250, Stratford Rugby Club £100

	Good luck Douglas for this incredible challenge, what's next Kilimanjaro? Donation by Jason Bloomfield 06/03/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Best of luck Douglas Donation by Dom's mum and Dad - 04/03/09	£20.00
	Best of luck Douglas Donation by Isabel Grant 04/03/09	£10.00
	We know you can do it ! - Best of luck x Donation by Jimmy and Ellen 04/03/09	£40.00
	Search for the Hero inside yourself ! Keep on aiming high. seek yourself and you'll shine!! You make me feel proud! T.M.D. Margaret x Donation by Margaret 04/03/09	£320.00 + £90.26 Gift Aid
	Dad, you are our Hero! - that's what you are, Once you get going , it'll not seem so far ..... ( 2nd part on Connor's donation ) Love Ciaran x Donation by Ciaran 04/03/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Come on everyone!! step up to the mark, donate your pennies - and give our Dad the best start. Lots of love Connor x Donation by Connor 04/03/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Never say never! Best of Luck x Donation by Claire & Roy 03/03/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck! Donation by Porter Family 02/03/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Douglas you have the inspiration & Motivation to go all the way.God bless you! Donation by Mike Davis 02/03/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Talk about going the extra mile! Next year Kilimanjaro or the seven peak challenge?! Good luck. A very worth cause. Donation by Natalie Amos 26/02/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good luck with your amazing challenge Donation by Deb Seymour 24/02/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	You mad fool!! But good luck... Donation by Iona Courtenay-Warren 17/02/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good Luck, I hope you have something for your saddle sores!!!!!! Donation by Rebecca French 17/02/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Try not to fall off any more! Good luck... Donation by Lesley Pritt 16/02/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Best of luck with the challenge Donation by Peter Nicoll-Nutfield Priory 16/02/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	We will give £1 for every minute you are under 4 hours - so please do 3 hours 59 minutes. Best of luck Donation by Tim & Chloe Hughes 14/02/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good Luck!!! Donation by Candice Skelton 14/02/09	£10.00
	Good Luck Douglas -rather you than me! Donation by Sue Feichter 11/02/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck! Donation by Ruth Hayes 05/02/09	£15.00
	I couldnt finish a ten minute sponsored silence when I last tried so I'm feeling somewhat humbled ! Donation by Mark White 04/02/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck! Donation by Emma Newham 04/02/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Donation by Malcolm Payne Group Ltd 03/02/09	£50.00
	I know how hard it is to raise funds for a charity! I also know how hard it will be to complete your feat - don't forget your puncture repair kit! Donation by Anne Pierce 02/02/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	fantastic cause, I think you are mad but good luck! Donation by Bev King 30/01/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Avoid the M1 Junctions 23-25 major roadworks so I am told !...Good luck Donation by Jonathan Squire 30/01/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Daddies pocket money and he better match his boys, DW get a tandem and get on the back. Donation by Stephen Fearnley 30/01/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Our pocket money to a really great cause.....good luck daddys boss x Donation by Harry and Oliver Fearnley 29/01/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	WOW....glad it's you & not me! Good luck Donation by Charlotte Bailey 29/01/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	A tall order i like it , If you are around after pop into brands for a sports massage, I think you will need it Donation by Liam Handley @ Brands 29/01/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£5,605.00
Offline donations:	£3,200.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£964.62

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