My story
Welcome to my fundraising page.
Being severely bullied in school created various self esteem issues and at some level depression. My depression worsened on moving back to England and starting my law degree. I got through it all by hiding myself with a facade. Jolly, boisterous, friendly George but internally things were not good. So much so that I ate myself to a staggering 25stone1. (me at my heaviest) I needed to find a platform where my size didn't matter, or at least I thought it didn't, and theater and performance were it. The only time I felt alive and comfortable was when I was performing and over the years I got some brilliant opportunities including being a finalist on channel 4's operatunity but the best came with the opportunity to be part of SHINE. The kids inspired me and gave my performance a new depth whilst putting all my problems in perspective as well. The special needs kids perform with an exuberance that in my eyes translates to being alive and the other kids with an innocence and energy that showed they were enjoying every minute. And that is where my journey to becoming a better performer and person started in addition to realising that being morbidly obese was very dangerous, health wise. So with Mel, the founder of shine and a close friend, being a true motivation, the kids of SHINE being my inspiration and a network of very close friends, too many to mention,( who doubled as family) forming a fantastic support network, it all began. 3 pounds here, 1 pound there and 8 stone later I'm now facing one of my biggest challenges the flora marathon as part of BBC1's 'Run for Glory' documentary! 26 miles... HAHAHAHAHAHAHA... how ridiculous!! Even if I crawl to the end, I'm going to complete it... there are sooo gonna be tears.
So dig deep and sponsor me, as all the money will be going towards SHINE. A very worthy cause, the kids definitely deserve it.
For more info on me www.run-george.co.uk
and Shine www.shinetheatregroup.co.uk
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Donation by didier tandy 07/05/06 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid | |
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Congratulations George! We are so proud of your achievement. Has been a thrill to watch you on tv Donation by joan 03/05/06 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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Hey George, I'm so proud of you! Can't believe you did it! SO many congrats x x Donation by Leanne 30/04/06 |
£20.00 | |
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well done george - keep up the running & the singing ! Donation by another marathon runner 25/04/06 |
£3.00 + £0.85 Gift Aid | |
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You were amazing. Shame there was no grapevine though! x Donation by Zoe at Brighton Dome 25/04/06 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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"Brother" I spent loads of money on my ticket from Nigeria, this is all I can afford. LOL!!! - Adura Donation by "Your Sister Who Flew In All The Way From Nigeria" 25/04/06 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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Donation by clive 25/04/06 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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"Shine, shine like a star, shining so bright like the star that you are!" (as said Aswad) Well done! Donation by Sally & Daryl Holmwood 23/04/06 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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Well done George. Here is my pocket money too!!!! Donation by Jeremy Upton 23/04/06 |
£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid | |
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Hi George Glad you finished the Marathon. Here is my pocket money. Well done. Love Gus Donation by Gus Upton 23/04/06 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid | |
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Donation by Paul, Sylvia Emily & Jennifer Taylor 23/04/06 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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Go George go Donation by Dearden family 23/04/06 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid | |
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Shine for ever Donation by Jane Upton 23/04/06 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid | |
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Know you will do it. Lot os love M and A. xx Donation by Michele and Ambra 23/04/06 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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run, run for George, glory Donation by Rob and Donovan 23/04/06 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid | |
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This is from myself, Frank and Michael. We'll be thinking of you. Go George go!! Donation by Catherine Fowler 22/04/06 |
£26.20 + £7.39 Gift Aid | |
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Donation by Anonymous 22/04/06 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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Go on my son! wee scottish babs from PTF last year Donation by Barbara Gribbon 21/04/06 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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Donation by Helen Bennett 21/04/06 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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If you feel unwell after your run, don't call us. X Donation by Matt 21/04/06 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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Run like the wind...... Donation by Patti Griffiths 21/04/06 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid | |
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good luck!! Donation by clayton solicitors 21/04/06 |
£100.00 | |
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BJ is a... Donation by Douglas 21/04/06 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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Donation by Andrew Irvine 21/04/06 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid | |
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if you come 1st i'll never make you run down to the stream to wash up again!!xx Donation by marcus 20/04/06 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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with love fom chicken dumpling no.1!! Donation by marianne machin 19/04/06 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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..because George is one of the most special people I know! Donation by Margaret Rapacioli 19/04/06 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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It'll b pure hell but u can do it cos u r an absolute star. R u wearing that superman costume !? X Donation by Zoe 19/04/06 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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Very best of luck. Great effort for a great cause Donation by Richard Godfrey 18/04/06 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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You go girl! I know you can do it! xxx Donation by Simon Edwards 17/04/06 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
| * Total raised online: | £1,705.20 |
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| Offline donations: | £0.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £404.80 |
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