Gavin Winbanks is fundraising for The Dystonia Society

Gavin Winbanks's Fundraising Page

Flora London Marathon 2009

on 26/04/2009

Will I be smiling on 26 April??

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Raising money for

The Dystonia Society

Charity Registration No. 1062595

The Dystonia Society provides practical and emotional support to people living with this neurological condition by providing support and information services both nationally through our Helpline and at local level through our network of branches. It also encourages research to find better treatments for this incurable condition.

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Gavin Winbanks

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Raised: 120%

Target: £2,600.00
Raised so far: £3,130.00

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My story

Greetings,

Thanks for visiting my fundraising page. On Sunday, 26 April I will be running the London Marathon for the Dystonia Society.

The Dystonia Society is a small organisation with a passionate core of supporters for a condition that is little known. Dystonia is the term used to describe involuntary sustained muscle contractions that lead to abnormal movements and postures. It is a neurological disorder that affects movement, but does not lead to problems with other functions of the brain such as intellect. The Dystonia Society provides support for people with the condition through research, support and information, and a network of local branches.

After a personal introduction to the Dystonia Society, I made the decision to run the marathon for them as a way of making a genuine difference. All charities need money but the impact made by the funds donated by my friends, family and colleagues to the Dystonia Society will make a bigger impact than donating to a better funded, much larger charity.

The blisters have begun and the distance is way beyond my current capability but I am going to put my energy (and hopefully your money!) where my mouth is and run the marathon for Dystonia. Any funds raised will also be part matched by the Macquarie Group Foundation so give generously.

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

Thanks for your generosity.

Gav

	Mark Vorbach Donation by Gavin Winbanks 10/06/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Well done Gav. Your perseverence paid off and your chiropracter will be less wealthy from now on! Donation by David Reay 18/05/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Well done Gavoir!! I cant wait for next year and we can train together and do it in half the time and its going to be so much fun! :) Donation by H Pat 12/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good work Gav:) Donation by Raffa 11/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Barrie Stevens and change Donation by Gavin Winbanks 05/05/09	£102.62 + £28.94 Gift Aid
	Cheque and cash donations Donation by Gavin Winbanks 30/04/09	£185.00 + £52.18 Gift Aid
	Peter Shore Donation by Gavin Winbanks 27/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	well done!! Donation by Lisa Jamieson 27/04/09	£25.00
	Hope the blisters don't hurt too much!!! Donation by Gordon Parsons 26/04/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good luck Gavin, love from Maggie and Gerry Donation by Gerry and Maggie 25/04/09	£25.00
	Will be there to cheer you on Gavina! Really proud of ya! x Donation by Shahira 25/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Go for it, Gav!! You can do it! :o) xx Donation by Joanna Gilbert 25/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	We are very impressed, and proud. We will be thinking of you, love the Conways xx Donation by Michael, Gillian, Ruby, Rudi & Maddie 25/04/09	£20.00
	Good luck for Sunday G2! Donation by Jen and Tom 24/04/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Best of luck Gav! Donation by Jo Harwood 24/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Gav - hope your nanna knees are ok! :o) Donation by Ange Hughes 24/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Let us know you survived!! Enjoy? Donation by Rach Denoon 24/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Run like the wind, Gav! We love you, man! xxx Donation by Jen & Chris 24/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	From one gammy knee sufferer to another - when Nurofen Forte doesn't work, cortisone will!! Good luck Gav!! Donation by Julia Symons 24/04/09	£20.00
	Don't be doing a Paula Radcliffe on us now!!! Donation by Louise McGrath 24/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck Gavin!! Donation by Louisa 24/04/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Good Luck! Donation by Lynn 24/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Best of luck Donation by Gemma Adams 24/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	At least delirium sets in once you break the pain barrier - Good luck Gav Donation by Kris Neill 24/04/09	£50.00
	Good luck to you and your feline friend. Go hard Gav!! Donation by Zabs, Casey and Nichole 24/04/09	£50.00
	Hydration and sunscreen are key Gav. While it's all for a good cause, you don't want to prematurely age Donation by Fiona McD 24/04/09	£20.00
	Darling Gav, we'll send over some chaffing cream! Run like the wind !!!! And cut some Tainted Love for us on the track :) Donation by Sam & Vic Manauzzi 24/04/09	£25.00
	Running toons for your iPod: Born to run, Run Baby Run, Running Up That Hill, Running on Empty, I'm Not Running Anymore... Long May You Run Gav. Nav.x Donation by Nav 23/04/09	£20.00
	Don't forget, protein loading is just as important as carbs Donation by Stephen Y 23/04/09	£10.00
	Fine work gav. Donation by Neil Mac 23/04/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£3,130.00
Offline donations:	£0.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£698.50

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