Raised: 77%
Target: £500.00
Raised so far: £386.01
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My story

 

Thanks for visiting my fundraising page.

Over the coming few months, I am running in a number of events, culminating in the Great North Run 2009 on the 20th September.

I am running the 'Two castles run' a 10k in Warwickshire on the 7th June, the 'Swanage 1/2 Marathon' on the 19th July, and finally the 'Great North Run' in September.

That's a combined total of 32.4(and a bit) miles, and that doesn't even include training!

The charity I have chosen to sponsor is Papyrus, they help prevent young suicides, and also help and support the families left behind.

One of my friend's from school sadly decided to end his life last year, and this is why Papyrus is my chosen charity. They've worked wonders for my friend's family, and could do so much more if they had the funds, which is where you come in.

I appreciate times are hard for many people at the moment, which is why i've grouped my runs together, for one handy sponsorship! Please give whatever you can, as a great marketing guru once proclaimed 'every little helps'.

Thanks in advance to all of you, it really is much appreciated!

If any of you want updates, or fancy coming along to support (or just to laugh at me in running shorts) then please let me know and i'll try and organise something.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It's also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Papyrus (Prevention Of Suicides) 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.

So please sponsor me now!

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Latest News

 

Swanage Half Marathon (13.1miles) completed in 2hours 13 minutes

 

Photos will be up on the facebook group soon; Gavin's Fundraising Page

http://www.mapmyrun.com/run/united-kingdom/swanage/841124869796279466

same as before, let me know if you don't have access and i'll send over photos

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News

Two Castles Run (10K) completed in VERY WET conditions in 51 minutes 28 seconds.

Photos now up on facebook, with more to come. If you want photos and don't have facebook, let me know, and i will e-mail you.

Video @

http://www.bbc.co.uk/coventry/content/articles/2009/06/02/two_castles_2009_video_feature.shtml

50'-55' gun finish time

About half way through that video you'll see someone you should recognise

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Better late than never! for the last 2 runs: Swanage and G.North. Well done Gavin a great charity to support. Love Leony & Graham Donation by Leony Albrecht-Brown 17/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done on running those many miles!!! Donation by Jason Howe 04/10/09  

£5.00

Brilliant work Gav and a worth cause! x Donation by Heather Dilks 03/10/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Well done Gav! Keep going :-) x x x Donation by Ellie Cox 20/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Run Forrest (I mean Gav), Run! Donation by Rachel Harris 11/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck - at least you've done a bit of training for this one! x Donation by Jo Nussbaum 29/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Here's my sponsorship money for you. Hope all the runs go well and don't keep beating me to the finish line!!! Donation by Lesley Gardner 18/06/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good job man! the 1p means you're over the 200 mark! Donation by John Taylor 17/06/09  

£10.01 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck with the runs mate Donation by Paul 11/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done Gav!! Such a wonderful idea - good luck with the rest of them!! xxxx Donation by Kate 08/06/09  

£20.00

Great cause - best of luck Donation by Vaughan Shayler 08/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Just for starters, we will sponsor each run as it comes. Very proud of you Gavin, Good luck and hope you get better weather for the next 2. Love us xx Donation by Leony & Graham 06/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Best of luck Gavin and well done! Donation by Leanne 02/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Gorgeous - try not to exhaust yourself too much! xxx Donation by Lauren 30/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

well done Gav - Johnnie is away but I know would really want to support you Donation by penny 27/05/09  

£30.00

lots of love Donation by Kitty 26/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

£10 for each run, on your marks get ready..... Donation by Jason 21/05/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

good luck Gavin! Brilliant thing to be doing :) Donation by Rachael 21/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good job - hope all your limbs and back etc hold out!! Well done and good luck! xxx Donation by Erin T-C 21/05/09  

£10.00

You star! Very proud of your efforts, you put my lazy self to shame!!! All love and happy running xxxxx Donation by Jamie Davies 20/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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