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Hi folks! Just to let you know that I managed to finish the Flora London Marathon. The last 4 miles in pouring rain was very painful! I had a good run for the first half (13 miles), on course for just beating 5 hours, but I hit 'the wall' at 18 miles and my jogging had to be mixed with a little walking to recover. But still made 5 hours 41 minutes, which I was pleased with. I have to say the crowds (including family and friends) were fantastic and very encouraging, especially in the pouring rain near the end.

As this is my BIG 60th year, it was definitely a 'do or die' effort. But all the training over the last three months were more than worthwhile. I'll continue to run regularly, and my wife Sue and son Alex are thinking of entering next year's race. Sue has already run a 10-miler with me when I was training!

So dear friends, thank you for your support. I'm so grateful for the donations received. They were an inspiration for the training and long runs. But we are not finished yet. I know there are still one or two donations to come in for the Brain & Spine Foundation. I will let you personally know what we finish with, which will be way beyond our target.

We reached the initial £1,000 so have now moved it up to £1,500. My son's school, Skinners, is holding a non-uniform day in May which should help to reach this new target. So, again, thanks for all your support.

Kindest...

Jack

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Brain and Spine Foundation

Brain and Spine Foundation

Charity Registration No. 1098528

The BSF provides invaluable information and support to the 8 million people living with neurological conditions in the UK, through our nurse led helpline (0808 808 1000), via the website and with over 30 booklets on specific disorders.

Donations 21

So pleased you made it. Congratulations.

Donation by Joss Joselyn on 28/04/04

£10.00

Well done Jack! Sorry I'm so late with the payment!

Donation by BILL Wass on 22/04/04

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done Dad! x

Donation by Debbie Hay on 20/04/04

£5.20

+ £1.47 Gift Aid

Well done Dad! x

Donation by Anonymous on 20/04/04

£26.00

+ £7.33 Gift Aid

Good luck!!

Donation by Chris Barlow on 17/04/04

£30.00

+ £8.46 Gift Aid

Hope all goes well!

Donation by Creaseys Accountants on 15/04/04

£50.00

Good Luck... (You'll need it!)

Donation by Alex Hay on 15/04/04

£25.00

Contribution from Sweetwoods GC Seniors, with thanks

Donation by Jack Hay on 14/04/04

£32.30

+ £9.11 Gift Aid

Don't forget your lap of honour!!

Donation by Daren/Sam Q/H on 11/04/04

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

Walton In Gordano Villagers + 1

Donation by Anonymous on 04/04/04

£12.95

+ £3.65 Gift Aid

From Walton-in-Gordano Villagers

Donation by Bob Truby on 31/03/04

£68.00

+ £19.18 Gift Aid

Buy you a drink afterwards!

Donation by Anonymous on 09/03/04

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck, Jack.

Donation by Wendy Hobson on 09/03/04

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

contributions from neighbours

Donation by Anonymous on 02/03/04

£95.00

+ £26.79 Gift Aid

Money-back guarantee if you don't finish!

Donation by David Wilson on 19/02/04

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

Jack, the family hero!!

Donation by Sally Zamparelli on 13/01/04

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

Hope to come and watch you in pain.

Donation by Ian Wearing on 07/01/04

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

No pressure, but the last 20p is the toughest!

Donation by Chris Bolton on 07/01/04

£26.20

+ £7.39 Gift Aid

Do you think you can make it to April, Jack!

Donation by Roger Palphramand on 06/01/04

£26.00

+ £7.33 Gift Aid

Go for it Jack - we know you can do it!!

Donation by Bob Truby on 03/01/04

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

Well done Jack! (You fool!) Roll on the 18th!

Donation by Debbie Saunders on 03/01/04

£30.00

+ £8.46 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£746.65
  • Offline donations£885.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£1,631.65
  • Gift Aid£186.62

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