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.

Have a great day!! Good luck to you all Donation by Andrea Jenkins 27/01/09  

£10.00

Remember there's always a space on my hockey team if you need to do any additional training Katie! Wishing you all good luck for the run. Donation by Debbie Nik Jack and Tom 25/01/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Cash Donations 24/01/09  

£20.00

good luck to everyone hope the training goes well Donation by sian and luke 23/01/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Go Go Go !!! Donation by Tim 22/01/09  

£10.00

Good luck, Hope you reach your target of £1000, Go easy, try not to do your back in Rob. Donation by Knobby 22/01/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Pls run hard and fast good luck God bless you Donation by Sriram Sankaran 22/01/09  

£5.00

run chef run . . . .good luck !! Donation by richard 21/01/09  

£5.00

Good luck Donation by Samantha 21/01/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck Donation by Veronica 21/01/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best wishes you can do it, we will see you at the finish line.X Donation by Phil and Carolyn Baines 20/01/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Have you booked the day off work? Donation by Toby 20/01/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Marathon next year ??? Donation by Margaret Thomson 20/01/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best of luck to you all Donation by Angela O'Neill 19/01/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck Donation by Lou and Lee stonell 19/01/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

good on ya guys, good luck Donation by Tim and Michelle 19/01/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

I'd join you but I have a sore foot...ahem! Donation by Steven Hart 19/01/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Hope you can still walk the next day! Donation by Paul Evans 19/01/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Go Laura, go!! I look forward to seeing photographic evidence! AZK xx Donation by Ani Kowal 19/01/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Best of luck and wear thick soled trainers! Donation by Dom Clavell 19/01/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck! Donation by Julie Cass 19/01/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Laura, I admire your pluck. Great cause! Donation by Tricia 19/01/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Dear Katie And Chris - Wishing you the very best of luck - hope you enjoy the day and reach your target ! xx Donation by Meg Williams 18/01/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck to Katie and the team. Donation by Pam Downing 18/01/09  

£5.00

Go Rob and the team!! Donation by Lizzie Marchant 18/01/09  

£5.00

Such a fantastic cause- good luck to all of you. Donation by Amy Fletcher 18/01/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Good luck! Have an amazing day. The charity will benefit from all your hard work, so proud of you all. Remember each step is a step towards a cure. x Donation by Dad & Mum Dixon 18/01/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Good Luck everybody Donation by anonymous 17/01/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

What a wonderful cause. I hope you all have a great run (and tell Andrew NOT to stop off for a fag-break!) Also wish Chris good health henceforward. Donation by Gail and Bob Ford 23/10/08  

£15.00
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* Total raised online: £3,653.00
  Offline donations: £0.00
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £664.23

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