Raised: 114%
Target: £500.00
Raised so far: £570.00
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**Update**

Well I’m very pleased to say I completed the Great Scottish Run (half marathon) in a time of 1:50:55 finishing 2464 from a field of 22357. Not bad for my first attempt!

At the moment we have raised £560 for the RNID and £320 for a local charity The Link Centre for Deafened People which is helping my sister directly. These are 2 great amounts!

There is still time to sponsor so don't be shy! 

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I've decided I need a new challenge and really wanted to raise some money for a worthy cause in the process! So a 13 mile half marathon sounded about right and definately something I've never done before!

RNID is that cause for me. Early this year my sister Audrey gradually lost her hearing, this was sudden with no real cause initially found. It was a seriously long process going through the NHS and only in the last month or so has a diagnoses been found and she has now been added to a long waiting list for a cochlear implant which will return some kind of hearing ability bringing a welcome improvement. I also have a good friend with hearing problems and that gives me even more incentive! So to help a charity that helps people like my sister in a wide range of areas will be a seriously rewarding challenge!

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

I really hope this is enough to make you dip into your pockets and sponsor me no matter how much!

Cheers

Gary

Well Done Donation by Keith Leslie 17/09/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Well done Gary. Keep on running Donation by Izzi Davidson 16/09/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Finally got round to doing this, cutting it fine i know!! Good luck,xx Donation by Heather Walker 05/09/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Best of luck Gary! Donation by Mick and Mandy 05/09/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Go on sunshine, NYC next! I'll be there for you with the medicinal toddy! Donation by Steve Christie 31/08/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck Donation by Val Wallace 29/08/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

I don't want to think about you in Lycra - glad Fergie is though - clearly a backs thing. Donation by Ian Clayton 27/08/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Gary, expecting a fast time from you! Donation by Neil Smith 26/08/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck Gary Donation by Anon 26/08/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by Ann Munro 25/08/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Gary. As you know, RNID is a cause close to my heart. Best of luck. Donation by Simon Houghton 25/08/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

All the best for it mate! Hope you enjoy better luck than the Indians have this season! Donation by Alan Clark 22/08/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Gaz and get arse back down to Rugby Donation by Coco 22/08/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

one way to avoid pre-season training. Good Luck Donation by Mike Roulston 21/08/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Great cause! Best of luck Donation by Richard Goodwin 20/08/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Best of luck Donation by Gillian Liddle 20/08/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good for you! Donation by Caroline Reaper (Petrotech Apps Team) 20/08/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Best of luck Gary, I'm sure you'll do us all proud. Donation by Janet McG 19/08/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Would your little legs not manage a full marathon. Shire's answer to Paula Radcliffe! Donation by Mike Monro 19/08/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by Fiona Kelman 19/08/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Great cause, good luck. Donation by Andy P 19/08/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Go For It Gary! Donation by Ivor Walker 19/08/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good cause, best of luck Donation by David Ballingall 19/08/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Better complete it in record time! :-) Donation by Ian Gillan 19/08/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Donation by Lawrence Thirkell 19/08/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good One Gary Go for it! Donation by John Gordon 19/08/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Best of luck Donation by Innes 19/08/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by James Broadribb 19/08/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Will it take you twice as many strides as everyone else?Good luck! Donation by John Dickinson 19/08/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck Gary!!! Donation by Susan Middleton 14/08/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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* Total raised online: £570.00
  Offline donations: £0.00
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £157.95

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