My story

I finished! Completed in 4:13:22.

Thank you to everybody who made a donation to Dementia UK and helped support me in my first marathon!

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I am running the Paris Marathon on April 11th, which is now just over a week away. It might seem like I've just decided to do this, but don't worry I've been training since last year. I've even given up the booze. 
 
I am running in aid of
Dementia UK. This is a charity close to my heart and which many of you helped support when I did my first 10km race in 2008. At the time my grandfather was suffering from vascular dementia and whilst he was fortunate to receive great support and care, lots of people suffering from dementia and Alzheimers are not . He died later on that year and it is in honour of him that I'd like to continue to promote the good work of this small charity. 
 
Training has been tough not least because I injured my leg earlier this year (hence holding off on the fundraising) but with help from Elaine at the
Abbey Clinic I am all mended and my legs shouldn't fall off. 
 
I will be pounding the Parisian roads with my brother-in-law Jim and good friend Jack. My family, Carter, Katie, Nick, Viv and Nicky along with various other miscreants will be there to cheer me along/toast me from the sidelines. I'm so grateful for their support.

If you can spare anything to help me raise money and support this charity then please hit Donate Now and I'll let you know how I get on!


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My charity

Dementia UK

Dementia UK

Charity Registration No. 1039404

Dementia UK in a national charity committed to improving quality of life for all people affected by dementia. The charity has four core areas: - Admiral Nurses - Admiral Nursing DIRECT - Uniting Carers - Dementia UK Training

Donations 29

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Good man, Haydn. From the picture I take it you did the marathon carrying your buddy. Heroic! Larry and Sheila

Donation by Larry McShane on 07/05/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Well done Haydn really impressed hope you have recovered from Paris and Beirut love Linda John and Stephen x

Donation by Linda Crofts on 27/04/10

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

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By the time this is registered your feet will have recovered! well done. Wenna & I cant imagine it - we have not run since Grammer school. Love to all.

Donation by Arthur (Pat) Taylor on 26/04/10

£25.00

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Hope you recover in time to enjoy Paris, well done Haydn. All our love

Donation by Ann & Gareth on 12/04/10

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We hope that you had a 'good run' and were able to enjoy the city after - well done !

Donation by chris & june tyler on 12/04/10

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

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Go Haydn Go! Lots of love and best wishes from Rachel and Dave. Sorry we can't donate more but this emigrating is expensive work!

Donation by Rachel Herzberg on 10/04/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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If we lean against each other on the way round does that make it easier? See you in Paris sir.

Donation by Jack Shute on 09/04/10

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

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Bonne chance, monsieur Jones. All the best!

Donation by Adam Lovell on 07/04/10

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

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Enjoy Paris, but take the Eurostar next time! Good luck with it. ciao amico Cx

Donation by Christopher Harris on 07/04/10

£30.00

+ £8.46 Gift Aid

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Pace yourself Haydn - and enjoy!

Donation by Frances and Denys on 06/04/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Well done Haydn. Enjoy the sights!

Donation by Robert andWendy on 06/04/10

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

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The only marathon I have personally run is what the French call a "seance-marathon" at the office! Best of luck! Roy and Sue

Donation by Roy Knott on 06/04/10

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

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Here is some extra for such a good cause.

Donation by Mum & Dad on 06/04/10

£150.00

+ £42.31 Gift Aid

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Good Luck, we will have a celebratory night of drinking on your return! XXX

Donation by Nadine Mahoney on 06/04/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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bonne chance mr. jones!

Donation by mr. payne on 05/04/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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This means so much to Granny Mary and Auntie Gwyneth. We'll be cheering for you down those boulevards in Paris and will have bouteille du vin ready.

Donation by Mum & Dad on 05/04/10

£150.00

+ £42.31 Gift Aid

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Best of luck Haydn, I have faith in you though, if you can give up booze, you can do anything! xx

Donation by Claire A on 05/04/10

£30.00

+ £8.46 Gift Aid

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So much luck! The very thought of running this far scares me, I'm in awe. You'll be marvellous, I'll be cheering LOUDLY in the Paris sunshine x

Donation by Nicky n. on 05/04/10

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

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good luck and enjoy.

Donation by jane miguta on 05/04/10

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

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Allez, Allez, Hayd!

Donation by H and Barb on 04/04/10

£35.00

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All power to your legs, Haydn! we'll have the drink for you....

Donation by Bill and Alison on 04/04/10

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

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Good Luck Haydn!

Donation by Gubby on 04/04/10

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

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YaY! Run Payday! I shall be shouting/cheering you on from the sidelines. Whoop!

Donation by Carter Newman on 04/04/10

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

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Well done, Haydn. Go easy on that leg.

Donation by Anon. friend and business aq. on 04/04/10

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Wow, I'm so impressed you gave up booze, I had to give. Oh, and it is also a great cause! Hope to catch up soon, but post a few pics on fb of the run!

Donation by Leith Stevens on 04/04/10

£30.00

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£1,110.00
  • Offline donations£0.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£1,110.00
  • Gift Aid£258.08

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