Dickie Armour is fundraising for Cancer Research UK

Cardiff Half Marathon for my Dad

In memory of:
John Armour

Dad, I miss you so very much. xxx

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Raising money for

Cancer Research UK

Charity Registration No. 1089464

Cancer Research UK is the world's leading independent organisation dedicated to cancer research. We support research into all aspects of cancer through the work of more than 4,250 scientists, doctors and nurses. Over the past 10 years alone, thousands of lives have been saved through earlier detection and improved treatments. But, much work remains to be done if we are to achieve our aim of beating cancer.

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Dickie Armour

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04/12/2009

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Raised: 42%

Target: £2,000.00
Raised so far: £846.09

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My story

Thank you for visiting my fundraising page.

On October 18th 2009 I am going to run the Cardiff Half Marathon in memory of my Dad, John Armour. I've been puffed in by a good friend, Martin Gibbs, who's a very good runner and he did the Cardiff Half Marathon last year. I'm very pleased to see him on here as my first sponsor.

My dad died from Cancer, Mesothelioma, in 2000 and I have a website dedicated to his memory - www.formydad.co.uk
I have raised nearly £15,000 for Cancer Research UK through Triathlons but I have not competed since 2006.

I have never been a runner and in fact the longest run I have ever done is 5 miles. The triathlons I've done were only Sprint events where the run leg is just 5K and my 5K time in 2006 was 34mins!

So the thought of doing a Half Marathon fills me full of fear and dread!

But to raise some more money for Cancer Research UK in memory of my Dad, to help prevent others from having to suffer like he did, definitely makes this a worthwhile challenge.

Please help by supporting me.

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

Thank you so much for your support.

UPDATE: 5th June 2009
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Martin Gibbs who is also doing the Cardiff Half Marathon has pledged his support for Cancer Research UK in memory of my dad and will be raising money for the cause!!
His JustGiving fundraising page will be live by early next week.

Thanks Gibby!

	Good luck! Donation by Nicholas Trimble 18/11/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Donation by paul horner 27/10/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done Dickie... Thats fantastic! I bet you enjoyed every step of the 21.097494 kilometres. Whats next????? Donation by James and Libby 21/10/09	£21.09 + £5.95 Gift Aid
	Donation by Paul Kinane 21/10/09	£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
	Well done. Donation by Carole at Threshers! 19/10/09	£5.00
	GO BOY GO BOY GOGOGO Donation by Leigh Angus Phoebe & Hugh 18/10/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Have a great run! Very impressive! And hope the weather turns out to be good running weather! Donation by Bernie Ritchie 15/10/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Best of luck Donation by John Gorodecky 15/10/09
	Not long to go!! Good luck. Lots of love from The Athertons Donation by Moody Margaret 09/10/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done Rich, we're so proud of you. Lots of love Mum and Al xxx Donation by Mum and Al 05/10/09	£25.00
	Good luck with the run Dickie. Donation by Kev 05/10/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Rich. Dad would be so proud of you! Donation by Jane Armour 04/10/09	£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Dickie. Great to meet up again, support you and remember your Dad Donation by Peter Barber 22/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Dickie keep up the amazing work and all the best for the event Donation by Adrian Wright 22/09/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Best of luck superstar! Lots of love Jen, Ollie and Sam x x x Donation by Jenni, Ollie and Sam Kerslake 19/09/09	£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid
	Well done Dickie !! Keep going. Donation by Lynda & Mark 02/09/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	A wonderful way to honour your father - best wishes Donation by VC 25/08/09
	Go Gorge! Donation by Nicky Armour 21/08/09	£30.00
	good luck! see you soon :) Donation by Rachel White (your hygienist!) 17/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Keep running Dickie!! All the best Donation by Rich Kyd 11/08/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Anonymous 28/07/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck Dickie. Donation by Rob Kirkham 10/07/09	£20.00
	The cash instead of your book :) Donation by @nimblerunner 01/07/09	£13.00 + £3.67 Gift Aid
	Best of lcuk Dickie! Donation by Phil Kingsland 24/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	It's only a little way from start to finish, you already have the first step, just keep going friend, we love you lots Donation by James Taylor 18/06/09	£25.00
	Love the shades! Good Luck. Donation by Jason and Kevin 12/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Go for it Dickie! Donation by Lesley Cowley 07/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	With all your triathlon experience, I'm sure you'll be fine...just have a swim and a cycle before the start! Donation by Nick Dash 06/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Emma 06/06/09	£10.00
	you go girl ;) Donation by Jamie Forster 05/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£746.09
Offline donations:	£100.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£169.54

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