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My story

 

2010 VIRGIN LONDON MARATHON

Unfortunately, I injured me knee just after chirstmas and had to pull out of the last Flora London Marathon in 2009. Luckily however, Children in Crisis were fantastic and said that I could keep fundraising and defer my place until 2010 which will be the first Virgin London Marathon.

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Therefore, on the 25th of April 2010 I’m going to be lacing up my trainers, for the second time now, and beginning a 26.2 mile plod around London for the Virgin London Marathon. I ran the race in 2007 for Gap Activity Projects and like the masses, thought that one marathon would be more than enough. However, the annoying fact that my housemate beat my time so convincingly (we were supposed to running together!) meant that it was inevitable that I’d have to run it again sometime and alas next year seems to be the one!

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This time round I am going to be running for Children in Crisis which is a charity which exists to improve the lives of children around the world affected by conflict, deprivation, poverty or other hidden crises, by working in partnership with local communities to provide education, healthcare and protection. The charity exists to give children in some of the world's poorest countries the educational opportunities they need to help transform their lives. At the heart of their work is the belief that education is an essential tool to overcome poverty. Children in Crisis currently operates in eight countries including the U.k, Arghanistan, China, Democratic Republic of Congon, East Timor, Liberia, Sierra Leone and the Ukraine.

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I've set myself the target of raising £1600 before the start of the race. Any donation you could make would not only be very motivating for me, but would also help a very worthwhile charity. Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Children in Crisis 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. Thanks for reading this begging message!

Ed x

 

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You can visit the Children in Crisis website at www.childrenincrisis.org/ to find out more about the work they're currently doing.

Good luck old chap! Donation by Auntie Wynne 18/05/09  

£20.00

Good luck tomorrow. We'll be looking out for you on the television. An excellent cause. If you visit the charity in action, please tell us your story. Donation by Isabella, Stephen, Amelia and Natalie Wing 25/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

A wonderful cause - all the best! Donation by Judy and Philip Brown 23/04/09  

£10.00

Hope the knee will be better soon. Good Luck Donation by Hilary Jones 25/03/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Hope the training is going well - good luck!!! Donation by Carol & Stuart 22/01/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Got the begging letter! Great charity. Hope that you are training already and that the weather is kind to you on the day! Donation by Richard & Martina 23/11/08  

£60.00 + £16.92 Gift Aid

Hoping to get this back in baby sitting services... Donation by Ali, Howie and Squirmer 19/11/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Great idea and a really worth while charity Donation by Gemma Benoliel 19/11/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck! An excellent cause. Hope to be in London to cheer you on. Donation by Mum & Dad 17/11/08  

£60.00 + £16.92 Gift Aid

Don't get lost! Donation by David & Sue Cooper 17/11/08  

£26.20 + £7.39 Gift Aid

Go for it Ed! Don't leave the training to the last minute! Donation by Salli & David Pelling 15/11/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Delighted to contribute to such a worthwhile cause.We shall be thinking of you all through your training and on the big day.Take care. Donation by Winston & Ruth Hoe 14/11/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Ah, to be young. Just thinking of the 26.2 mile stretch makes me tired. Good luck! Donation by Wendy Robertson and Ivor Chomacki 13/11/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck little guy- i'll come and cheer you on and buy you a big steak at the end Donation by David Moore 12/11/08  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

May the wind be always at your back (not THAT kind of wind)! Good luck! xxx Donation by Lucy Howard 12/11/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Great to hear from you and well done in your aim to raise money for this worthwhile cause. Hope the training goes well and you stay fit! Martin x Donation by Martin Peters 12/11/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Great to hear from you. Delighted to support you and hope you soon get all the money in. Keep in touch. Love and Best Wishes, Christopher Donation by Revd Christopher Evans 12/11/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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