Raised so far: £2,647.00
My story
Many , many thanks to all who have donated. Your generous efforts and kind words of encouragement carried me through a very tough day to complete the course in a fantastic 12h46m06s. Individual splits were:
Swim 2.4miles - 1hr (200th / 2500 competitors)
Bike - 112 miles -6hr52m (1600/2500)
Run - 26 miles 4hr33m (843/2500)
Overall 1084th place / 2500 ( I like to finish in the top half 
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I was targeting 13 hrs so I am 'over the moon' as they say. many thanks one and all
** This page will run until August when I will have passed the final off-line donations to ECHO **
Thank you for visiting my fundraising page. ECHO is doing great work for children and families of children with Heart conditions. Please support them any way you can.
Our friends, Kevin and Debbie Houghton have a son called Ben born in April 2005. Pre-natal scans revealed that he had a serious heart condition and Doctors initially thought that only half his heart would develop. Against all the odds, at birth both chambers of his heart had formed but the left side was severely damaged. Ben had 3 separate operations in the first few months of his life to correct the condition by catheter ballooning. At the age of 2, Ben had open heart surgery to repair two of his damaged valves. The operation was such a success, (Ben was home from hospital in just 8 days) that it is now hoped further surgery will not be needed until his teenage years. As for now, Ben is a happy, boisterous 3 year old, who is totally unaware of what a remarkably brave little boy he really is!
ECHO was of great help to Debbie and Kevin throughout Ben’s time at St Thomas’s and continues to offer them, and families like them, advice and support. Their website can be found at www.echo-evelina.org.uk
Ironman France ( www.ironmanfrance.com ) takes place on 22nd June 2008 in Nice on the Cote D'Azur. At 6am I will join 1,999 other participants on the start line. The course comprises a 2.5mile sea swim followed by a 112mile bike then a Marathon to finish. I am hoping to complete the race in about 12½ - 13 hours. Your support for ECHO will help keep me going when the legs start saying "No !!"
Donating through this site is totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: ECHO 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.
Many thanks again for your support, Kia Kaha !!
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Well done lanky ! Donation by Peter S 20/08/08 |
£10.00 | |
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A superhuman effort....Well done! Donation by Douglas Walker 15/08/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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Well Done Duncan! Debbie is very proud! Donation by Enzo Genuardi 11/07/08 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid | |
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Well done mate, fantastic effort for a worthy cause. Donation by The DSU 01/07/08 |
£110.00 + £31.03 Gift Aid | |
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Well done Duncan! Donation by Brathers 29/06/08 |
£140.00 + £39.49 Gift Aid | |
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legs of steel, heart of gold! Can I rub the vaseline in at the end?? Donation by Lyle & Julie 16/06/08 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid | |
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Very best of luck with it, this charity deserves all the help it gets. Donation by Francis, Lisa & Ed 16/06/08 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid | |
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Best of luck Ironman, what a remarkable achievement (hopefully) Donation by Melanie Dann 15/06/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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I've see you put alot of hard effort down the gym good luck and remember the sun cream! Donation by Mark Draycott 11/06/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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Good Luck Duncan - especially with the full leg wax!!! Donation by Gill + Barry 10/06/08 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid | |
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Rather you than me. Good luck and have fun. Donation by Andy + Kate Durham 09/06/08 |
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid | |
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Good Luck in France! We both admire what you are doing to benefit this worthy cause. Donation by Nick & Chris Dennis 08/06/08 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid | |
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Brilliant intitiative ! Donation by eamonn m 20/05/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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Good Luck! Donation by Bee Joshi 15/05/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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you have my total respect! well done Donation by Ally Salisbury 15/05/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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Well done Duncan. Donation by Annie Owen 13/05/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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Good Luck Duncan from Ben's Nanny and Grandad! Donation by Bob and Mary McSorley 29/04/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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Thank you uncle Duncan for supporting ECHO, All the monies raised by your hard work will help me and others like me, your the best!! Donation by Ben Houghton 29/04/08 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid | |
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Will see you more often at the Gym then, Extra training! Donation by Pippa Blair 25/04/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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Rather you than me, good luck Donation by Liz Crede 23/04/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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Good luck, we'll be thinking of you - will you be dressing up as a robot as well? Donation by Kats and Bryan 20/04/08 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid | |
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You must be mad!! Good Luck!! Donation by Karen Orbell 18/04/08 |
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid | |
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Good luck Duncan! What a long way Donation by Anita Harris 16/04/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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Best of luck Donation by Sinead Moloney 15/04/08 |
£10.00 | |
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Phew! Tired just reading about it! Fantastic cause Donation by Fiona Smith 11/04/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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Watch out for the jellyfish Donation by John & Amanda 06/04/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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I would give more but my dollar is worthless to you Brits! Donation by Ernie de la Torre 27/03/08 |
£30.00 | |
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We are very proud of you! Donation by Pat, Ray + Winnie 24/03/08 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid | |
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Enjoy the day! Donation by Clive Wiesbauer 18/03/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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Bonne Chance, Homme de Fer! Donation by Steve Connor 09/03/08 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
| * Total raised online: | £1,910.00 |
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| Offline donations: | £737.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £465.38 |
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