Edward Richards is fundraising for Bone Cancer Research Trust

Eddie & Johnny's Fundraising Page

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Raising money for

Bone Cancer Research Trust

Charity Registration No. 1113276

90% of all new cases of Primary Bone Cancer (PBC) will develop in teenagers. The Bone Cancer Research Trust is devoted to promoting research into the causes and treatment of PBC, particularly Osteosarcoma & Ewing's Sarcoma, and to improving outcomes for patients; and providing information and support for patients and families.

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Edward Richards

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16/04/2010

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Raised: 3%

Target: £50,000.00
Raised so far: £1,680.00

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My story

Eddie - It'll probably be a bit of shock to everyone to get this from me; but no one can be more shocked than I was when I realised what I have committed myself to. Essentially the idea is drag my ever increasing waistline round three marathons in three different cities over the course of the next eighteen months. Starting with the Amsterdam marathon (October 2008), then the Edinburgh marathon (May 2009) and finishing with the Florence marathon in November 2009.

I stated training 15th April with a gentle jog and found that the 'wall' that people talk about coming 20 miles into the marathon came about 500metres from the front door, so its already looking quite tough. Since then I have completed both the Amsterdam and Edinburgh marathons and picked up an extra runner along the way.

Johnny - Driven on by Eddie's determination to achieve this goal and perhaps helped by one too many glasses of wine during dinner blocking out the memory of beeing lapped in the 800m at prep school, I stated my intention to run along side him in his next marathon. This is how I found myself, shoulder to shoulder with Eddie, diving over the Edinburgh finishing line to the Baywatch theme tune pounding in our ears.

I now hope to take part in theHong Kong marathon in February 2010 and one more in China towards the end of 2010.

We'll be doing all this for bone cancer research, a brilliant charity supporting research into a cancer that in 90% of new cases affects teenagers. We would appreciate any help in reaching our target, and any help in spreading word to friends, family etc who you think might be keen to help.

Thanks so much.

Eddie & Johnny

	Donation by Anonymous 07/07/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Well done Johnny Donation by Rob and Victoria 10/06/09	£50.00
	Seriously impressive! Well done Johnny and Eddie! Donation by David & Alex Thavenot 07/06/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	A long haul ahead - fantastic effort! Donation by Mary St Aubyn 05/06/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	I think you're both simply the vest Donation by Helen 05/06/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Well done both of you and Good Luck! Donation by Tim and Trish 03/06/09	£50.00
	Well done, John! One down and two to go... Donation by Willie & Netta 03/06/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Awesome congrats what an amazing achievement Donation by Tam Wilf 02/06/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	You should be very proud. Well done. Bring on Hong Kong 2010! Donation by Lily Heyland 02/06/09	£30.00
	Well done! Donation by Tara and Francine D-H 01/06/09	£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
	Well done - bet you don't feel like doing the next one now!! Donation by Xan & Sheena 01/06/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	We always support madness Donation by Fiona & Richard Stanley 31/05/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Don't start off too fast Donation by Alice 29/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Johnnie - With LOTS of luck to you both Donation by William and Virginia 29/05/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Who will be carrying the other at the end? Donation by David & Annabel 29/05/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Good luck to both of you on Sunday Donation by Lizzy (Johnnie's aunt) 28/05/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Good luck! take my hat off to you both! Donation by Ed P 27/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good Effort Donation by Rory Cumming 21/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck guys Donation by Alfie 21/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Awesome effort guys....supporting you in thought! i normally do £10 for these things but doubled it as there is 2 of you! Good luck xx Donation by Clemmie 20/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	good luck guys, i'll be on the sidelines cheering and at the finish line with a pint! Donation by Alick 20/05/09	£30.00
	well done, you're a star Donation by Cami 11/11/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Am deeply impressed and rather proud; well done you! Donation by Hoppy 03/11/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Well Done indeed! Donation by Karen McPherson 25/10/08	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	If you heed my advice, you wouldn't do it! Best wishes. Donation by James Thorne 20/10/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	It WILL hurt.....all the best. G Donation by Gareth Hayden 20/10/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Donation by The Maltese Falcon 17/10/08	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Good luck, Eddie! Donation by Amity Farrar 17/10/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	If you heed my advice, you'll be fine. Good luck Eddie! Donation by Marcus P. Richards and family. 15/10/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	good luck mate ; stamp that cigarette out! Donation by simon 15/10/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£1,680.00
Offline donations:	£0.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£428.72

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