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****FINAL UPDATE: Elvis completed the 2009 Flora London Marathon in a time of 4 hours 42 minutes (stopping en route to be interviewed by the BBC - see http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00k78wg/London_Marathon_2009_Part_Two/ at 1:15:30!). Elvis would like to say "Thank y'very much" to all his sponsors; this page is still open for anyone else who has yet to donate.****

****Update: Elvis warmed up for London by testing out his brand new jumpsuit in the Hastings Half Marathon (15/03/2009, see photo), finishing in a time of 1 hour 45 minutes.  London here we come!****

Dear all,

As some of you may know, back in April 2007 I ran the London Marathon for the Mental Health Foundation.

In 2009 I will be making a comeback. But this time there is a difference - I will be running the Marathon dressed in full costume as the King of Rock 'n' Roll himself, Mr. Elvis Presley!

Again, I am raising funds for the Mental Health Foundation. This is a cause I really believe in - given the extremely high prevalence of Mental Health issues I believe that they deserve to have a much higher profile (from local GP level to our entire national consciousness). For example:

* 1 in 4 of us will experience a mental health problem in any one year;

* 1 in 6 of us are affected by depression at some point in our lifetime; and

* Suicide remains the most common cause of death in men under the age of 35.

(Source: http://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/about-us/why-support-us/. Please visit the website for more information). 

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: the Mental Health 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.

Whether you are a new or returning sponsor any help will be greatly appreciated.

Many thanks,

Thomas Gibson.

Phew - I finally remembered! See you at August hockey. Donation by Kathryn 14/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Congrats Gibbo - and well done on getting on the TV! Donation by Rachel Compton 30/04/09  

£26.20 + £7.39 Gift Aid

congrats Donation by anonymous 28/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

bon effort mon frère! Donation by Chester Draws 27/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done Gibbo - you did every Cumbrian proud! Donation by Andrew Brough 27/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Liked the hair colour!!! Is it permanent?! Donation by Davina Guinness 27/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Roisin 26/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

i is hoping you runned fast, innit Donation by Martin Jack 26/04/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Hope it went well! Donation by Elizabeth 26/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Hope the blue suede shoes were up to it. Well done! Donation by Mark D 26/04/09  

£260.00 + £73.33 Gift Aid

Tommo, Put on your Blue Suede Shoes, It's Now Or Never Don't Be Cruel to your Wooden Heart. Don't Get Stung and reach The Promised Land. Donation by Sal M 26/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Have fun! Donation by Anne G 26/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Excellent Tom. Such an important cause. Good luck. You can do it! Donation by Simon Green 25/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck mate Donation by Mike M 25/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

There will be a cheese burger waiting for you at the finish Gibbo! Good luck Donation by Doug E Fresh 25/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

"Run On!" (not exactly appropriate lyrics, but it's the closest Elvis came to a running theme I think) Best of luck! Donation by Lee 24/04/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Donation by Tom 24/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Donation by Alistair 24/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Donation by Sam Neckar 24/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck tom! Donation by Gem R 23/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

nice photo - good luck for the weekend! Donation by Tim Venables 23/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best of Luck! Donation by Stephanie Barrett 23/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Tom! Donation by Irina Janakievska 23/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

I love the photo. Good luck! Donation by Emily Henderson 23/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck Donation by Kevin 23/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Tom Donation by Michael Raymond 23/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck!! Donation by Tamsin 23/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Run fast! Donation by Adrian B 22/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck, Elvis! Donation by Grace Y 21/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

The very best of luck Donation by Anonymous 21/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
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