David Thomas is fundraising for Impact Initiatives

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Brighton Marathon 2010

on 18/04/2010

Knackered, just fin. 1/2 marathon whopee

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Knackered, just fin. 1/2 marathon whopee

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Raising money for Impact Initiatives

Charity Registration No. 276669

Set up in 1978, the Impact team enables people of all generations in need of support to reach their potential through innovative, professional and high quality service provision. <p>Children & Young People Services provide safe places where they can get advice & guidance, learn new skills such as cooking & IT and have a break from often extremely difficult lives. The services are fun and innovative where adults truly listen to understand, enabling children & young people to create a positive future for themselves. <p>Older People Services provide places where they can feel safe, meet others, learn new skills and get a healthy freshly cooked meal. We have a modern approach to working with older people within our own centres, supported minibus trips and in people’s own homes. <p>Adults of Working Age Services help people to achieve independence through training, advocacy and one-to-one support. We provide advice and guidance to support people into work. We ensure those with disabilities have the right support at the right time from the right people so they have the opportunities that many people take for granted. <p> Making a positive difference for every generation in Sussex.

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David Thomas

Raised: 80%

Target: £500.00
Raised so far: £401.00

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You may be wondering what on earth made me decide to run the Brighton Marathon, at times I wonder too, but my trainings going well. So far I'm running about 11 miles quite comfortably and in November will be doing the Gosport 1/2 marathon.

Last week someone helpfully offered to take me on a run over the Dovwns (10 miles, they assured me) nearly 17 miles and 3 hours later we finally returned home soaking wet and knackered. My wife was on the verge of calling the air ambulance - what did I learn? Nipples, keep your nipples protected my legs might have been okay, but boy my nipples were sore!!!

Fri 13 Nov - As a stepping stone I'll be doing a half marathon this weekend, but have you seen the weather forecast, gale force winds and running along the solent, probably find myself on the isle of wight before I know it. For all those really interested you'll be pleased to know my nipple problem has been resolved, I recommend anti-chafe, but I think my breastfeeding days are over!!!

Sun 15 Nov - Finished in 1hour 54 minutes, which was pretty okay, but more impressed with the free fruit cake, drink and biscuit. Definately doing it again next year and try to get two goodie bags!

fri 22 jan - managed to keep running in the snow by running on the beach, of course when the tide is out, it is a nice alterative to running on the roads or even better if you are thinking of going 26 miles take a taxi

Sat 13 March - Firstly would like to thank all friends and family who have made a donation, I'm really grateful and hoping to get towards the £500 mark. Today did a long run and am now really thinking I can do it, just hoping its not going to be with me crossing the line on my knees. I really am beginning to feel my age - yes 35 haha.

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	good luck Donation by James on 05/03/10	£10.00
	good luck Donation by richard / window wise on 05/03/10	£10.00
	good luck Donation by kevin dillon on 05/03/10	£26.00
	Good luck David, and watch out for that chafing ouch. Donation by keith, vicki, maddie & finn on 05/03/10	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	good luck Donation by bill on 14/02/10	£10.00
	Keep on running David! Good Luck Donation by The Kozlowskis on 11/02/10
	Good luck, I couldn't do it! Donation by Andrew Wealls on 06/02/10	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	GOOD LUCK Donation by MICHAEL LONG on 01/02/10	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Dave , your an inspiration. Maybe one day I will attempt something like this - not yet though..... Donation by Darrell Issitt on 23/01/10	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Who's looking after the allotment while you're doing all this running about? Seriously, good luck with everything and best wishes from us all. Donation by paul and jo sullivan on 19/11/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	I will get you some breastfeeding pads so that your nipples stay in tact. Go Thomas go!!!! Donation by Rosie Parfitt on 09/11/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Dad, old man don't expect me to carry you, I'll try and hire you a wheelchair!!! Donation by Chloe Thomas on 27/10/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck, hope that your legs hold out! Donation by Maxine Thomas on 27/10/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

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Offline donations:	£165.00
Mobile donations:	£0.00
Total Raised:	£401.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£50.77

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