Raised: 106%
Target: £1,000.00
Raised so far: £1,055.50
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My story

 

Thanks so much for popping by my fundraising page.

I'll be making my Great North Run debut this year as part of the BBC Radio 5Live team and am hoping to make as much money as possible for the RFL Benevolent Fund which supports those seriously injured while playing the great but brutal game of rugby league.

Last October Wakefield's loveable giant Adam Watene collapsed and died after a weights session. He was one of the nicest blokes you could meet. Months later the club's young forward Leon Walker died on the pitch. The RFL Fund supported the grieving families in the aftermath, with such horrible tasks as organising and paying for the repatriation of the bodies...which for Adam, was back to New Zealand.

This is just a small part of the work the Fund does, and I'd be really touched if you could throw a few pennies my way for this run. I've only run one half marathon before. That was last year in the monsoons of London. It was badly scheduled as it was the day after the Super League Grand Final so I was feeling a little worse for wear, but got round nonetheless. I promise to prepare properly this time.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: The RFL Benevolent Fund 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 so much,

georgeyboy

Keep up the good work on Radio 5. It's great there's ONE person on national radio who gives RL the coverage it deserves. Donation by Andrew Grundy 14/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done, handsome. Marvelous effort that. Donation by Peter Jump 08/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Orna Merchant 05/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Have you finished yet? Target raised I see, congrats. Donation by Andy Wilson 30/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Great work mate Donation by Gareth Jones 21/09/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Well done, Porge. Great effort. And you've reached your target too! x Donation by Jacqui O 21/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done George. Sorry this is a bit late. Donation by Rob Simmons 21/09/09  

£13.50 + £3.81 Gift Aid

Well done big man. Donation by Mani 21/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done g, sorry it's a bit late! x Donation by Layla Harden 21/09/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good Luck George! (PS. Only just found out how to donate as not a twitterer or Facebook user). Donation by John & Mary Collings 20/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done Georgeous! Donation by Bec Brierley 20/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

I will be cheering you on from my front room ..Good Luck g x Donation by Sherlynn 20/09/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

I'll give you another tenner if you go as sponge-bob squarepants. All the best. Donation by Paul Bond 19/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck George. I've got a Bulls shirt you can borrow for the run but I suppose a lot of people will be dressed as clowns. Donation by Jon Francis 18/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck and let me know how you get on as I'll be in the same boat in three weeks! eek! Donation by Nia 18/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck! It's a great cause. Donation by Mark Dorey 18/09/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

good luck! Donation by Victoria Baker 18/09/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Hey George, sorry it can't be more but sponsored a few folks for this! Good luck & good work! Rather you than me!! Donation by Katie Porter 18/09/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck GR!! Donation by Ben Jacobs 18/09/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Best of luck George - I am sure that you have retained all that pace you had on the track at Allerton Grange Middle. I expect a top 50 finish! Chris. Donation by Chris Truss 17/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

See you at the end...eventually. x Donation by Rachel Burden 17/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck G-B! Donation by Dawn Dunlop 16/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

In the words of Jack Karnehm, "Good luck, mate" Donation by Ruthie 15/09/09  

£20.00

Good luck George - if you beat Ed, I'll double it! Donation by Danny Garlick 15/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Best of luck Donation by Tony Shearman 15/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Rocky. Duval. Donation by Jim Hollis 15/09/09  

£13.00 + £3.67 Gift Aid

2 tips after our run together. 1) Don't get drunk the night before. 2) Don't gag on Lucozade carbs gel on the start line. Good work George. Donation by OLIE DALBERTANSON 15/09/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

very best of luck to you George.. Donation by anita anand 14/09/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Dude wont see you in Pizza Hut as I am doing Palace (yes, the worst ground in the country to get out of!) hope to be around for Sunday night! Donation by Andy May 13/09/09  

£11.00 + £3.10 Gift Aid

Good Luck! :o) Donation by Caroline Jones 07/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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