Raised: 104%
Target: £3,500.00
Raised so far: £3,653.00
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My story

 

Thank you for visiting our fundraising page!

THE TEAM: CHRIS AYRES, KATIE DIXON, ROB AYRES, LAURA DIXON, ANDREW SMYTH, TAMSIN FORD, CHRIS PAINTER, RACHEL BROADHEAD & RACHAEL MERRY.

As a lot of you will already know we are attempting to run our first half marathon! 

In August 2007 Chris Ayres was diagnosed with Testicular Cancer at the age of 25.  He had an operation, followed by an intense course of chemotherapy which lasted for 5 months and was closely monitored by Dr Rogers (Clinical Oncologist).  Chris then had another major operation in February 08 which was carried out by Dr Cranston (Urological Surgeon), a trustee of the charity UCARE.  We have all signed up for the Reading Half Marathon as a way of supporting the incredible work and research that is being done by UCARE.  A charity that is extremely important to us all. 

So now there is no way out of it, and in the next couple of months we will all be training hard so that we can run 13 miles on the 29th March 2009!

We are hoping to raise as much money as possible for UCARE.  UCARE (Urology Cancer Research and Education) supports cancer research projects in Oxford and are taking a leading role in the global fight against cancer.  Urological cancers represent nearly 20% of all cancers diagnosed in the each year.

Your support will make a difference.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor us: UCARE (OXFORD) 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.

So please sponsor us now!

Thank you for every penny!

From, Chris A, Katie, Laura, Rob, Rachael M, Rachel B, Chris P, Tamsin and Andrew.

Good luck! Donation by Catherine Dand 09/02/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Go Chef!!! :o) x Donation by Anna Kastelnik 08/02/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck in the race will be cheering you on Donation by Susanna and Nigel Robson 08/02/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Rachel! I am sure that you will make it ... Donation by Jenn Lau 07/02/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Don't run in Corduroy whatever you do. Good luck. Donation by Andrew Eley 06/02/09  

£10.00

Good Luck - remember - yellow spandex used incorrectly will chaffe ;0) Donation by Bert 05/02/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck guys! Donation by Howard Feather 05/02/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

your pestering has finally paid off !! good luc k Donation by denise and family 04/02/09  

£10.00

Good luck Laura Donation by Rosie Edmonds 04/02/09  

£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid

Good luck guys! have a great day! Donation by Chris Walker (Rob) 04/02/09  

£10.00

Lots of luck from us both, we'll see you at the finish line with some water and oxygen hehe xx Donation by Nixxy + Mat (Rob) 04/02/09  

£45.00 + £12.69 Gift Aid

i'm going to second that £2 a mile thang.. best of luck to you lot its a great cause,if i wasnt so idle i'd do it too. much love..up the spurs Donation by Jonathan Wood 04/02/09  

£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid

£2 a mile. So impressed with your efforts! Good cause :) well done guys. Donation by Carolyn Cairns 04/02/09  

£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid

Good luck everyone! Donation by Marius 03/02/09  

£20.00

Good luck Laura - lots of fluids on route and party soles for girls in those trainers! Alcohol after in moderation! Donation by Helen Piggy Price 03/02/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

good luck, such a good cause Donation by Natalie Field 03/02/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck to you all..xx Donation by sandra abbott and family(dixon) 03/02/09  

£20.00

You're worth it!! Good luck chef! Donation by Christine 02/02/09  

£20.00

Best of luck to you all, you'll all do fandabbydozee! Donation by Mr Crennell & Vicky 02/02/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

F**k the lot of ya!! x x x x x x x x x Donation by Chris Davison 01/02/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by Lhara Ghowry 31/01/09  

£5.00

Good luck Chris. We be thinking of you on the day! Donation by Jackie & Gerry Brindley 31/01/09  

£20.00

Good Luck Chef Donation by Steven Brindley 31/01/09  

£20.00

Have a great day! Proud of you all. We'll be waiting at the finishing line, good luck! Donation by Dad and Mum Ayres 31/01/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Good Luck Rachel, didnt know you would run for charity but best of luck and do your best :) Donation by Andy Lau 29/01/09  

£10.00

Good Luck Andy - all that training we did sitting around in Sonning will come in handy! Donation by Kat Sheppard 29/01/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck, hope you find it easy!! Donation by Dave Gilbert 28/01/09  

£20.00

With all my love and best wishes, Nan xxxx Donation by Iris Ward (Dixon Nan!) 28/01/09  

£20.00

Good luck chef! Donation by Richard Capel 27/01/09  

£10.00

Now you can stop pestering me!! Good Luck! Donation by Vicki Saunders 27/01/09  

£10.00
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* Total raised online: £3,653.00
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  Gift Aid plus supplement: £664.23

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