My story

Dec 09 - Firstly . . . many thanks for visting my fundraising page. . .

. . .  on Sunday 26th April 2009 the big chap pictured on the left (who is actually built for speed) will tackle the London Marathon. . . . I plan to try and raise "loads of money" for The Rainbow Trust and I need your help. . . .so please dig deep and help me to raise thousands.

My training has started.  All my Christmas presents were running related. . . . shoes. . . shorts. . . gloves. . . vest (XXL) and I now look like a runner. . . a very large one. I’m now running over 10k twice a week. . . . plus long runs on Sundays . . I'm training about 4 or 5 hrs/wk. . . I'm still very slow. . . it still hurts everytime. . . but I'm still smiling.

Rainbow Trust Children's Charity provides practical and emotional support to families who have a child with a life threatening or terminal illness.

Rainbow Trust's Family Support Workers join the family in their own home and are there to provide whatever practical support is needed. They may attend hospital appointments with parents, sit by the bedside of the sick child to give parents a break and take worried siblings out for the day. The charity supports families for as long as they need us - from diagnosis, through the illness and beyond.

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Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me. Rainbow Trust Children's Charity gets your money faster. . .  and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid is added to your donation.

So please please make every effort to sponsor me. . . . .Thank you very much for helping this truly worthwhile cause.

Thanks . . . George xx  

Jan 09 - I'm running very regularly now. . . . .but I never have time for training longer than 60mins. . .so the long runs (which are starting to get long) end up being short runs. . . . I've done one 9 miler.. .  and thats my lot. . . no way can I run that 2 more times.. . . .not without medical assistance. . . . . . It's only now that I'm thinking of taking performance enhancing drugs.

Feb 09 - I'm trying to average over 30miles a week now. . .working up to 40miles over the next 4 weeks. Starting to pick up small injuries now. . ankle and hip. Sundays long runs have to be over 2 hours from now on.. . . . . .How long will you take?? . . is the question that everybody is asking. . .. my objectives are . . 1st - to finish. . . 2nd - to finish before the man in the diving suit (the one with the lead shoes) 3rd - not to cross the line next to a man dressed as a rhino.

Mar 09 - . . .slowly but steadily the 26th April draws nearer. . . i seem to be over the injuries (not the hip. . but I seem to manage). . .christina (Swain + Powell - Sport Injury and Massage Clinic) gave me a massage last week. . . .and that seems to have got the blood flowing. I had a 6 day break from training last week. . . . . . . I may regret that on Marathon Day.

I cannot thank enough, all those that have sponsored me and offered words of encouragement (. . are you sure George?. . this could kill you - Ali Damant).

April 09 - .. . . .only 9 more days. . . a few short training runs. . . and then the 26.2 miles.. . . .  and all this madness will be over. . .

. . . . they said . . .“if you stick to the training plan. . you will finish the marathon”. . . .I’m still not sure if that will be the case. . . .after 26 weeks of training and losing nearly 26 lbs in weight. . . . . . the marathon finish line dosen’t seem any nearer.

I just want to say a BIG thank you for all the sponsorship and really nice comments and messages of support on my Justgiving page. . . it really means a lot to me. . .THANK YOU

April 09 - .. . . .only 6 more days. . . . .
 
. . . . . money pledged but still to be collected = £360

May 09 - .. . . . . . . .
 
. . . . . money pledged but still to be collected = £150. . ish

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Rainbow Trust Children's Charity

Rainbow Trust Children's Charity

Charity Registration No. 1070532

This year Rainbow Trust celebrates its 25th anniversary. Founded in 1986, we have now supported thousands of families who have a child with a life threatening or terminal illness. With the help of the families who share their inspirational stories about the difference Rainbow has made to their lives, we have been able to raise our profile and tell more people about the valuable work that we do. From the humble beginnings of two staff and a kitchen table to work from, Rainbow is now a national charity and supports approximately 1000 families across England. Thanks to the dedication and hard-work of staff and volunteers, Rainbow continues to grow year on year and makes progress towards achieving its vision that one day all terminally ill children and their families will have access to a Rainbow carer. To mark this anniversary, Rainbow will be holding special profile raising fundraising activities to make this year our most successful yet.

Donations 57

. . . .a magnificent effort George. .well done on raising so much money. . .xx

Donation by Allyson and Chris on 10/06/09

£52.00

+ £14.67 Gift Aid

5 € für jede gelaufene Meile- hier sind sie

Donation by Renate und Georg on 07/06/09

£113.00

Many Congratulations George and well done.

Donation by Sylvia on 16/05/09

£20.00

. . .we made you wait for the money. . . . .well done !

Donation by Bob, Joyce, Greg an Louise on 16/05/09

£50.00

Just a little extra for a job welldone!

Donation by Mum & Dad on 01/05/09

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

Well done George, you did it! Congratulations!

Donation by Mark & Mamita on 30/04/09

£26.00

+ £7.33 Gift Aid

Go for it George, we're sure you'll succeed and the pain will be worth it!

Donation by Lynne & Stu McGeroge on 26/04/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

it'll be those pesky last 385 yards that kill ya

Donation by Trevor Godman on 25/04/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done, good for you. Keep smiling and good luck :)

Donation by Dawn Oades on 25/04/09

£10.00

Best of luck... hope you reach the target mate..

Donation by Brian Hawtin on 25/04/09

£15.00

+ £4.23 Gift Aid

Good luck mate, it will be a doddle but rather you than me! Just imagine there's a pint of Pride waiting for you at the finish line xx

Donation by Grahame & Carol Neve on 24/04/09

£26.00

+ £7.33 Gift Aid

The Madness of King George ??

Donation by Angela and Steve Francis on 24/04/09

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

There is the 100km run to Brighton if you find this too easy....

Donation by Neil & Fiona Blackley on 22/04/09

£100.00

+ £28.21 Gift Aid

It will be tough but what a great cause all your effort is for! Enjoy your day and have fun. Best of luck!

Donation by Alex Levitt - Bricks & Mortar on 22/04/09

£20.00

Your persistence has paid off!! :) Good luck Mr O!!

Donation by Iona Meldrum on 22/04/09

£15.00

+ £4.23 Gift Aid

Good luck George - watch out for the last 25 miles they are the toughest

Donation by Kevin Saunders on 21/04/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Better late than never! Run light the wind my brother! xxx

Donation by Toni Corbin on 21/04/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Surely there are easier ways to pull a Monday sickie than running 26 miles on a Sunday?!

Donation by Daisy Ashby on 20/04/09

£26.00

+ £7.33 Gift Aid

Go George - may all your blisters be little ones!

Donation by Hils and Paul on 16/04/09

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

George is running for the Rainbow Trust. He'll make the finishing line or bust! We're cheering you on George! Run, Forest, Run!

Donation by Cyril & Gail Trimmer on 16/04/09

£30.00

+ £8.46 Gift Aid

Better man than me, I only every managed half marathons, hard enough. Hope the training is going well and the very best of luck on the day.

Donation by Garry Lea on 06/04/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

You only have to beat Caroline's time of 6Hrs. 20min. 26sec. to be my hero - don't foget the corn plasters for your nipples !

Donation by Andy & The Conways on 06/04/09

£100.00

+ £28.21 Gift Aid

Good luck George!

Donation by Mark Graves on 06/04/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Great stuff George! Keep an eye out for us, we'll be there to cheer you home in sub-3 we hope : ) !!

Donation by Trevor & Deb on 06/04/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Expect to see a special outfit on the day!

Donation by Vinny on 01/04/09

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£1,813.20
  • Offline donations£1,230.70
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£3,043.90
  • Gift Aid£385.90

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