Raised: 75%
Target: £20,000.00
Raised so far: £15,043.00
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My story

 
Thank you for visiting my fundraising page.

Last year my mum died of bone cancer, after a shockingly short battle with the illness. In June she was on holiday in Greece with me and her beloved grandchildren, apparently in good health, and by August she was dead. Mum was fit and strong, and only a few months before had spent 2 weeks walking in the Himalayas. Cancer is a terrible and savage disease, and it took away someone who was hugely loved not just by her family, but by everyone she met.

Although her illness was too brief to take advantage of the wonderful support that Macmillan provides, Mum had spent her whole working life as a nurse, so this charity seems entirely appropriate, and in memory of mum I want to raise as much money as I can for Macmillan Cancer Support, by putting myself through 5 arduous events over the course of 2009. All the details are on my website: www.runglassonrun.com - and I hope when you see what I'm intending to take on, you'll think it's worth a few quid to sponsor me. It's all about raising money, so I'd like everyone who can afford it to pledge £100, which is just £20 per event. If you can't run to that, then whatever you can give will be hugely appreciated.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Macmillan Cancer Support 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.

Thank you for your support.

Richard

Good luck with the last challenge! Donation by Karenza Nutley 19/11/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Lost my bet with Spencer but donating the money rather than giving it to him ;-) Donation by David Smith 16/11/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done Richard. Fantastic charity and one close to my heart. Keep going and never give up. Vicky Donation by V. de la Roch 09/11/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Just a bit extra to get you past the 15k mark ;-) Donation by David Smith 06/11/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done on another event completed, 3 down, just 2 to go.... Donation by David Smith 03/11/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

A superb cause and an insane endeavour. Best of luck with it. Donation by Paul Mander 29/10/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Richard, I'm moved by your endeavor and wish you best of luck (and endurance) in completing it. Donation by Kirtland 28/10/09  

£40.00

As Lance Armstrong's mum says - never give up. Truly amazing. Great cause. Good luck and take care. Donation by Alexandra Hamilton 25/10/09  

£50.00

Fantastic cause. Good luck with the remaining events. Donation by Julia Franks 23/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

That was for cycling and this is for the triathlon. Sticking with you on the long haul so far. Can't believe you just learnt to swim! Julie at EBC Donation by Julie Connell 22/10/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Remarkable both in what you're achieving and what you're doing for others. Donation by John Dutney 20/10/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Richard - you certainly don't do anything by half! The challenge of a lifetime for a great cause . . . . Donation by Jo Flanagan 20/10/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

NSW. Donation by Rich Perry 20/10/09  

£150.00 + £42.31 Gift Aid

what a fantastic effort... good luck with the rest of it. Donation by Chris Hare 20/10/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck Richard! Donation by Liz Bruno 20/10/09  

£25.00

Donation by Scouse in NY 19/10/09  

£50.00

Good effort, 2 down just 3 to go, shame matt beat you ;-) Donation by Dave 14/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Matt Bee destroyed me in the Vitruvian, winning £100 from me, which he's kindly donated. Thanks! Donation by Richard Glasson 06/09/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Donation by Trevor Hope 04/09/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Great cause and epic challenge - I think you are slightly insane, but wish you all the best - keep on running! Donation by Amy 28/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

You can do it! Donation by Pattie Pan 25/08/09  

£50.00

Wonderful cause. Sarah gave us your details - good luck with the rest of it Donation by Robin & Catherine 24/08/09  

£25.00

Great effort Evil. Keep up the hard work. Donation by Barnaby Ellis 24/08/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Richard Fantastic achievement - please email me with some dates that suit you to meet up Perhaps lunch or drink after work Best Richard Donation by Richard Kleiner 14/08/09  

£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid

A great cause in memory of a super lady Donation by Jacky Davies 11/08/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Well done Richard, this is a massive undertaking. I am so proud of you, and Mum would be too. Donation by Sarah, Alex, James and Amy 11/08/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

You have my vote. Thanks for sharing the story behind this fantastic effort. Enjoy the next 4 challenges. Thanks for all you have done for us at EBC. Donation by Julie Connell 07/08/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Richard - best of luck completing all of these - it's for a great cause. See you soon Donation by Simon Cope-Thompson 07/08/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

We are very impressed. Go for it! Donation by Taylor family 06/08/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

All the best Richard, worthy cause. Donation by christopher leggatt 03/08/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
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