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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

Margo, it's a long way round, but the lap of honour's a killer. Take care and see you on the 2nd. Good luck

Donation by Derek Black on 23/04/09

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

You inspire us all with your courage Margot.

Donation by Cameron & Smile Sloan on 23/04/09

£100.00

So proud of you Debs, remember to dip at the line you could still win!!!

Donation by Mothra De Suave on 22/04/09

£26.00

+ £7.33 Gift Aid

2 years I was by London Bridge searching for my friend and the only person I recognised was you, Gordon. It made my day. All the best to the team.

Donation by Gwen Wright on 22/04/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Get Leslie to do the Marathon and I will double my giving!

Donation by John Lord on 22/04/09

£100.00

Good luck to you all

Donation by Alan Mather on 22/04/09

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

Margo, wishing you all the best, we will be cheering you all the way. We are so proud of you. x x x

Donation by Leslie, Hayati, Tania, Mark & Yasmin Whiteford on 22/04/09

£1,000.00

+ £282.05 Gift Aid

Good luck

Donation by Bendigo Partners on 22/04/09

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

Gordon, Tana, Margo and Deborah you're an inspiration. I'll be thinking of you every step and wheel turn of the day. Have a great 50th birthday Margo!

Donation by Claire Meal on 20/04/09

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

See you there!

Donation by Jason Atherton on 20/04/09

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck

Donation by Mark A on 20/04/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Margo!

Donation by Elspeth, Andrew and Hannah on 19/04/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

good luck

Donation by David Koppel on 19/04/09

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

I am volunteering at the London Marathon, il be at the 25th mile water stop cheering you on. Good luck x

Donation by Jess Randyll on 18/04/09

£5.00

Go for it Margo. Happy Birthday!

Donation by The Welbury Family on 17/04/09

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck - we'll be rooting for you! xx

Donation by Sauce Comm on 15/04/09

£100.00

Good luck and Happy Birthday!

Donation by Elaine Buchanan on 14/04/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck Deborah

Donation by Charles Snaddon on 14/04/09

£35.00

+ £9.87 Gift Aid

Good luck, we really think you are a star!

Donation by 88 Events on 09/04/09

£100.00

The very best of luck, Margo. Love from Michael and Kate

Donation by Michael and Kate Manogue on 08/04/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck - great cause & Happy Birthday Margo

Donation by Wilma Stewart on 08/04/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done Deborah. I'll be looking out for you on the day x

Donation by Donna Treanor on 06/04/09

£26.00

+ £7.33 Gift Aid

Good luck, all for a great cause.

Donation by Ian Johnston on 06/04/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Deborah, you are the Paula Radcliffe of the South Side .. but hopefully without the open-air toilet breaks. Best of luck.

Donation by Bongo K on 04/04/09

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

If you do it under 6.5hrs I will double the money!! With all the running about you normally do, you've been in training for years. Good luck! Craig

Donation by Craig Stevenson on 03/04/09

£100.00

+ £28.21 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations$8,665.18
  • Offline donations$5,855.88
  • Text donations$0.00
  • Total raised$14,521.06
  • Gift Aid$1,600.99

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