Gary Smith is fundraising for SPARKS

Gary Smith's Fundraising Page

Flora London Marathon 2009

on 26/04/2009

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Raising money for

SPARKS

Charity Registration No. 1003825 (England & Wales), SCO39482 (Scotland)

Sparks is a unique children's charity dedicated to funding research into the prevention, treatment and cure for conditions and illnesses affecting children, babies and expectant mothers. Sparks aim is for ALL babies to be born healthy and stay healthy. Since 1991, Sparks has committed over £18 million to fund research into conditions such as childhood cancer, childhood arthritis, meningitis, club foot, cerebral palsy, spina bifida and all the risks associated with premature birth. www.sparks.org.uk

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Gary Smith

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Raised: 75%

Target: £2,000.00
Raised so far: £1,508.50

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My story

Well would you all believe it, Gary Smith running the Flora London Marathon 2009. To those who have known me for years, this may be quite a shock, but believe me it's true. At almost 18 stone at Christmas 2007, I decided to make a change to my lifestyle. I started running in April, then someone suggested that I might want to try a challenge.

So in order to keep losing weight and getting fit I contacted SPARKS, the Stratstone chosen charity and had this mad idea!!

By using this justgiving website, it's easier than me going around with a pen and paper and the money gets to SPARKS quicker.

Please donate generously and don't forget to GIFT AID it. Details of the charity can be viewed from this site and I hope you all agree it is a worthy cause.

If you see anyone I haven't spoken to and they look like they may have a spare fiver then please collar them for me.

To see how my training is going, read my Marathon Training Blog and I hope to hear from you all soon.

Thanks for your support.

	Donation by Pre-School Mini Marathon 15/06/09	£184.50 + £52.04 Gift Aid
	Donation by Tesco/NJK Non-Uniform day/Malvern Water collection 13/05/09	£644.00 + £181.64 Gift Aid
	Was somewhat suprising to see you around the10 mile mark, not having seen you for 20 odd years! davecarter3148@ggoglemail.com Donation by Dave Carter 27/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Top man Gary! Me and Reuben will be watching out for you. Clearly I'd run it myself, but as you know - the car's fine! Donation by Dave James 24/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	good luck brother Donation by simon,nicky,brad & abbie 24/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	will pay cash do not need finance quotes for this! Good Luck. Donation by Andrew Hegarty 22/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Gary. Hope you get to your target (and the finish line !!) for a great cause. Donation by Mark Ridley 22/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Do it in less than 1 hour and I,ll pay double! Donation by Steggs 21/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck Gary Donation by Mark Liscombe 20/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Still can't believe it, but good luck anyway. Donation by Mark & Jayne 19/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Gazza we salute you - takes balls! Donation by Sam and Adrian 17/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck Gary!! (DSG) Donation by Vicki Dowdall 01/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Ginge!!!!!!!!! We are so impressed! Donation by Abdul,Gingerella+Jess 31/03/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck! Donation by Leroy Curtis 28/03/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done! Donation by Garry Knowles 27/03/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	All the best Smithy, I remember when you struggled to run 22 yards ! Donation by Sean Cairney 23/03/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	well done!! Donation by linds & ant 10/03/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	good luck, motorhouse lincoln :) Donation by Kirsty Hiatt 09/03/09	£2.00 + £0.56 Gift Aid
	well done mate Donation by anthony marriott 26/02/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	best of luck! Donation by Beckie Widdowson 25/02/09	£10.00
	Go big boy Donation by Martin Goodwin 25/02/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	You are a truly and wonderful inspiration Gary and we are proud to be your In-Laws. Go on Son!!!!! Donation by Terry & Joan Auty 19/02/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Your the best and i envy you!! Donation by Phil Auty 19/02/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Donation by Bosa Nova Collection 19/02/09	£98.00 + £27.64 Gift Aid
	Well done Gary! I'll look out for you on the telly! Donation by Lucy Clarke (Mapfre Abraxas) 04/02/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Gary, respect! Donation by Lysa & Pete 02/02/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Gary, be looking out for you! Donation by Alison & Nigel 28/01/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	best of luck mate - reckon you'll walk it!! Donation by Andy Kilvington 25/01/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	will be at the finish line with a beer and a curry for you! Donation by Nicky Emery 23/01/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Ran New York Marathon in 2007. Was the hardest but most rewarding thing I have ever done. You will enjoy it? May not feel it at the time. Good Luck Donation by David Leatherdale 09/01/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£1,508.50
Offline donations:	£0.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£422.65

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