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Sponsor Gordon & Tana to complete the London Marathon with Dr Margo Whiteford, Chair of the Scottish Spina Bifida Association and Deborah Roe, Head of Fundraising, to help raise vital funds for the Charity's Specialist Support Team.

I first met Dr Margo Whiteford, Chairman of the Association at the start line of the Great North Run in 2002. Margo, who has spina bifida, was about to compete in the wheel chair race. I had been at the line complaining about a sore knee and suddenly I became aware of how small my problems were compared to trying to complete 13 miles in a wheelchair. Margo wrote to me shortly afterwards and asked me to become Honorary Patron of the Association, which I instantly agreed to. I then went on to meet some of the children affected by the condition. I was immediately humbled by what they, and their families, overcome on a daily basis. They climb a mountain every day.

To celebrate Margo’s 50 birthday and my tenth marathon, Tana, Margo, Deborah and I are completing the 26.2 mile gruelling London Marathon to raise much needed funds for the Association's Specialist Support Team.

The charity need to raise over £850k every year to keep supporting everyone who needs help. Margo will be competing in the wheelchair race and it’s her first ever marathon, but she is determined to beat my best time of 3hrs 40mins - it’s going to be a heated competition.  Who’s your money on?

Leave a message of support and please be as generous as you can

Gordon, Tana, Margo and Deborah

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The Scottish Spina Bifida Association

The Scottish Spina Bifida Association

Charity Registration No. SC013328

The SSBA seeks to increase public awareness and understanding of individuals with Spina Bifida and / or Hydrocephalus and allied disorders. It aims to support all those affected to identify their needs and to empower them to make informed choices and decisions. Thank you for making a difference.

Donations 84

Good luck! go go go! x

Donation by Olly and Sophie Smith on 26/04/09

£100.00

+ £28.21 Gift Aid

Good luck!

Donation by Clare Collins on 25/04/09

£22.00

+ £6.21 Gift Aid

Good Luck! A great cause and we will cheer for you all! x

Donation by The Bacon Family on 25/04/09

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

Good Luck!!

Donation by Elinor & Andy Craig on 25/04/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Debs - we love you!!! go for it!!!

Donation by Dad+'Wicked' Stepmother on 24/04/09

£40.00

+ £11.28 Gift Aid

Good Luck -you can do it!

Donation by Marilyn Cringles on 24/04/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck guys. we'll be watching and cheering for you all the way. Xxx

Donation by Emma, Jade and beau on 24/04/09

£200.00

+ £56.41 Gift Aid

I am so impressed that you are both doing it again. One day I will have the courage to do it too. Lots of luck to you both xxx

Donation by Lyndy and Otis on 24/04/09

£100.00

Crazy Fools.....!! Lots of love and luck to you all. xxxxx

Donation by The McNally Mob on 24/04/09

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

Tana and Gordon, you put me to shame, I couldn't run for a bus! Good Luck and lots of love

Donation by Amanda Ross on 24/04/09

£150.00

+ £42.31 Gift Aid

Good Luck Deborah, hope you beat Gordon!!!

Donation by Cheryl Bradshaw on 24/04/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Go Deborah and Margo! Will be with you every step of the way, albeit from the comfort of my bed!!!

Donation by Clare Cogan Turner on 24/04/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck!

Donation by Jamie Oliver on 24/04/09

£200.00

Rather you than me! Masses of good luck to you all x

Donation by Tim, Penny, Tilly and Bella on 24/04/09

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

Good Luck Deborah!!!

Donation by Sean Kenny on 24/04/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Deborah, just think of a nice glass of wine at the end waiting for you, or if you are feeling energetic a bottle. Best of Luck x

Donation by Caroline Kenny on 24/04/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck!

Donation by The Ratcliffes on 24/04/09

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

As you know Tana, I am in awe! x

Donation by Catharine Boardman on 24/04/09

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck to you all. Happy Birthday Margo, I know you can thrash Gordon. Will be watching you on the telly. Love Fi. xx

Donation by Fi Fyfe on 24/04/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

I'm with John Lord :-)

Donation by Stephen Ferrando on 23/04/09

£50.00

Sponsoring Team Roe! xx

Donation by Amanda on 23/04/09

£26.00

+ £7.33 Gift Aid

Wishing you all the best Tana

Donation by Saadia on 23/04/09

£20.00

Good luck.....

Donation by Susan Holgate-Bendigo Partners on 23/04/09

£50.00

Best Wishes

Donation by Michael Katz - Bendigo Partners on 23/04/09

£50.00

good luck !

Donation by deyrick smith on 23/04/09

£26.00

+ £7.33 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£5,682.20
  • Offline donations£3,840.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£9,522.20
  • Gift Aid£1,049.85

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