Raised: 114%
Target: £500.00
Raised so far: £570.00
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My story

 

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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

Donation by Cavey 25/07/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Aa da best Gary Donation by Linda Mills 24/07/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck from the "Old Farts" on the touchline! Donation by Jim Livingston 23/07/08  

£12.00 + £3.38 Gift Aid

Best of luck Gary Donation by Joanne Haggart 21/07/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Gary - you should start your training now - Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6.30pm, Woodside!!!! Donation by Foggy 16/07/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

A £1 a mile!! Run Gary Run.. Donation by Rhona McWilliam 15/07/08  

£13.00 + £3.67 Gift Aid

Best of luck Gary - hope you reach your target. Donation by Mike Wallace 15/07/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

I was going to donate a fiver but since you have wee legs you will effectively be running a full marathon. worth a tenner i reckon. Donation by John Mason 15/07/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck Gary all the best. Donation by Jools & Louise Heywood 14/07/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Ronan!! Donation by Campbell Hayden 13/07/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck with the half distance, your short legs not up for the full marathon!! Donation by Nicky Cordiner 11/07/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by Alison Allan 11/07/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck, I'm sure it'll make all the training worthwhile. Donation by Tom Spears 11/07/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Very energetic, rather you than me. Lol. Good Luck . Donation by Viv Donnachie 11/07/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Gaz, get those wee legs going mate. Remember the key to success in running....lycra, loads of it!! Donation by Graeme Fergusson 11/07/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck from Romania! Donation by Raelene King 11/07/08  

£10.00

all the best young cuz speak soon Donation by ian mcaulay 10/07/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Better keep of the ale Mr L ha ha !!! Donation by Stu Betty 10/07/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Gary, mind the midges...... Donation by John A. 10/07/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Finally, a decision!!! ;-) Best of luck mate, will your knees hold out? Donation by Barry Davies 10/07/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Donation by Ryan Mountain 10/07/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
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