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My story

 

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It's 10 years since I left Glasgow for London, and in this my testimonial year I've decided to give something back to "The Big Smoke". So I'm running the London marathon with a mate, Neil who moved down with me back in 1999. (Click here to see Neil's fundraising page)
It's almost a kind of social experiment: Take 2 Scottish lads, hailing from the european capital of heart disease, make them give up drink for 16 weeks and run 26 miles at the end of it all. Who knows how it will turn out...

For the past 5 years I've watched the runners go past from my flat in docklands, or from a nearby beer garden(!) so figured it's only fair that I swap places for once. It can't be that hard, can it?!
Besides, it will make the beer taste so much sweeter in 2010 when I'm back where I belong watching others suffer the marathon from the safety of the bar!

The charity we're running for is called Bag Books.They create Multi-Sensory story packs for children and adults with profound learning disablities. These stories are stimulating and interactive and help educate people that don't normally get the chance. (see www.bagbooks.org )
For just £230, Bag Books can create a story pack for a special school which would put smiles on the faces of 23 children. For £2000 they can run a day of storytelling and training for a community library.
My running mate Neil's mum (recently retired) used to teach autistic kids, so we know just how positive an effect charities like Bag Books can have.
I'm extremely proud to be able to make a difference, and this is your chance to as well.

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

(Regardless of the size of your pledge, both Bag Books and I would like to say thanks, it really is appreciated)

Graeme.

Congratulations! fantastic achievement Donation by James, Lee & Pachie 13/05/09  

£25.00

Congratulations! What an amazing achievement, hope you enjoyed your beer! xxx Donation by Amanda 01/05/09  

£26.20 + £7.39 Gift Aid

well done mate!! Donation by marc melville 30/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done, Graeme! Very inspirational! Donation by Soretha Cox 28/04/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Congratulations!!! Donation by Paul Wright 28/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done!! Donation by Kam 28/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Finally got round to it. Well done, excellent time! Donation by jo campbell 28/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done mate! Great achievement! Donation by Craig & Ali 27/04/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

The marathon will be easier than the 16 weeks off the drink!! Good luck and all the best mate Donation by Richard, Michelle, Sophie & Cara 26/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

All the best mate - I am sure the first pint will be superb!! Donation by Aidan & Diane 25/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

What a picture! You've already beat Neil by a neck! Good Luck mate! Donation by Steven "Angry Boy" Milne 25/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

My colleagues at Glasgow City Council wish you all the best for a great run Donation by Allan Stewart 25/04/09  

£150.00 + £42.31 Gift Aid

When the business is up and running we'll get a larger donation for next years effort. Buen suerte y hasta pronto.T&J Donation by Ted & Jean 25/04/09  

£20.00

Get in there... Donation by Carol Nicholls 24/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

On behalf of Brucie's parents, and Vidula from work! Donation by Various 24/04/09  

£15.00

Good luck from us all up here in sunny Blantyre, we'll be looking out for you :) Donation by Julie, Stuart, Liam and Ruby 24/04/09  

£20.00

Good luck mate. You'll be fine if you run as well as you are posing in that picture Donation by John McLean 24/04/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Good Luck!!!!! Donation by Marcella 24/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck for Sunday mate - please make sure when you cross the line you and Neil shout the immortal words 'there's yer f**kin' dinner! :-) Donation by Simon Gorman 24/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

BEST OF LUCK MATE- HOPEFULLY SEE YE AT THE FINISH Donation by EOIN AND HANNAH 24/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck mate! Donation by Bruce Williams 24/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

good luck!!! Donation by steven and rosslyn 23/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Best of luck mate, sorry I can't gift aid it. It's a bugger not paying UK tax (or any tax for that matter) Donation by Scott Gemmell 22/04/09  

£26.20

Good luck buddy, Will be looking out for you at the flat window! Donation by Wai-kay Chan 22/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

good luck g, have a great run! Donation by steve cook 20/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

That photo makes me want to pretend i dont know u rather than sponsor u! But good luck - go on son!! Donation by Sev & Stacy 20/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Nice Pic, stop trying to flex those pecs!!! anyway good luck my good man, see you at the finish! Donation by Nicol and Julie 17/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

You know that greek guy that ran the first marathon died at the end? Don't worry though, I'm sure you'll be fine ;-) Donation by Rachel 17/04/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

You'll get another £50 if you beat your bumchum Neil. Nice photograph, you running with the Pet Shop Boys or Bronski Beat ? Pink pound eh ? Donation by Craig Stewart 15/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck Dad and don't stop! Donation by Lewis 12/04/09  

£50.00
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