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For the 2010 Virgin London Marathon, the whole of the British horseracing industry has come together to create a team of 25 'athletes' (for want of a better word!) to run in aid of the Spinal Injuries Association, and specifically the Tristram Ricketts Appeal.

Sir Tristram Ricketts Bt died sadly in November 2007, and will always be remembered as one of racing's 'good guys' - universally liked, and described towards the end of his career as "racing's greatest civil servant". After his death, an appeal was launched in his name to raise £150,000 for the Spinal Injuries Association Academy, which provides a forum for expert discussion of research and medical innovation as well as offering training and education expertise, thus playing a vital role in the future betterment of the lives of paralysed people.

Unfortunately in our sport, accidents do happen, and many of us running have friends who have suffered spinal injuries whilst riding which have resulted in paralysis - so all of us are very proud to be raising money for a charity that makes a difference to the lives of people that we know and love.

So, please help the team (listed below) to not only meet, but exceed our target for the SIA and the Tristram Ricketts Appeal.

Richard Norris (Jockey Club Racecourses), Lizzie Lea (Tom Dascombe Racing), Ian Renton (Arena Leisure and BHA Board Member), Izzy Desailly (Professional Jockeys Association), Gerard de Waal (Racing UK), Annette Baker (British Horseracing Authority) , Lisa Delany (JETS – Jockeys Education and Training Scheme), James Oldring (British Horseracing Authority), Michael Wilson (Racing UK), Fiona Needham (Catterick Racecourse), James Armstrong (Newcastle Racecourse), Susan Carson (Catterick Racecourse), Jon Ryan (British Horseracing Authority), Harriet Collins (JSC Sport), Richard Hammill (Pontefract Racecourse), Emma McCall (Horse & Hound), Clare Higgins (British Racing School), Craig Benton (British Racing School), Dan Sait (Racing Post), Beth Greener (Racing Post), Clare Hazell (Professional Jockeys Association), Keith Jones (Cheltenham Racecourse), Philip Pritchard (Amateur Jockeys Association), Chris Stickels (Ascot Racecourse), Luke Harvey (At The Races), David Dennis (professional jump jockey), Kate Lewis

Unfortunately, Ian has had to withdraw due to injury...however he's still actively fundraising on behalf of us all, so please don't give him too much stick!

And as of Friday 9th April, James Oldring has been ruled out with tendon damage to the ankle (or more simply, 'a touch of a leg' if you're horsey-minded). He is totally gutted, but has promised everyone that has sponsored him that he'll run it next year!

19th April: I think everyone is beginning to appreciate just how hard it is to even make the startline of the marathon, never mind complete it - Luke Harvey and Lizzie Lea also fall victim to injury within a week of the race day!

Any size of donation is very much appreciated and welcomed - thank you in advance from all of us for your support, and please do feel free to come and cheer us on (or laugh at us) on April 25th 2010!

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Spinal Injuries Association

Spinal Injuries Association

Charity Registration No. 1054097

SIA is the national organisation of the UK's 40,000 spinal cord injured people. SIA provides a helpline, conducts research, campaigns and offers a peer advice network, a link Scheme and a website. SIA believes that life needn't stop when you're paralysed.

Donations 513

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Donation by nick buckley on 18/02/10

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

Donation by Bill Price on 18/02/10

£100.00

Donation by William Price on 18/02/10

£100.00

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best of luck

Donation by j p on 18/02/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Good luck to everyone taking part, especially Richard :-)

Donation by June and Mike Hawley on 17/02/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Can't think of anything witty but good luck to you all!! Gee/AP

Donation by Anthony McCoy on 16/02/10

£100.00

+ £28.21 Gift Aid

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I'd suggest that you run in PantoHorse fancy-dress, but I'm def not being the back-end for 26 miles! Have a great day and relish the challenge!

Donation by Liz Schofield on 15/02/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Run Richard, run!

Donation by Mark Goulding on 14/02/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Hi Richard - best of luck - you'll feel more sympathy for the horses after this.

Donation by Martin Shutkever on 14/02/10

£30.00

+ £8.46 Gift Aid

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Team, 10 weeks to go. Remember the pain you feel, is what the people we run for would love to experience. Thanks for everyone's donations so far.

Donation by Philip Pritchard on 14/02/10

£750.00

+ £211.54 Gift Aid

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In support of the Yorkshire Team, good luck to all.

Donation by Go Racing in Yorkshire on 12/02/10

£100.00

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Good luck everyone! x

Donation by Jennie Prest on 11/02/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Very proud of you Team. Go go girls... X

Donation by Ann Saunders on 11/02/10

£60.00

+ £16.92 Gift Aid

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Your determination to do this is an inspiration!

Donation by Neil Edmunds on 11/02/10

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

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Donation by Brian Walker on 10/02/10

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Good luck Richard

Donation by Patrick Wynn on 10/02/10

£20.00

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Good luck. I'm sure you'll do Yorkshire proud!

Donation by Amy Fair on 09/02/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Good luck and well done with the great effort for a great cause

Donation by Pete and Carmen Burrell on 09/02/10

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

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Kick some booty Lisa!

Donation by Keebe Fitch on 08/02/10

£25.00

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Rather you than me! Good luck.

Donation by Simon Channon on 08/02/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Good Luck Richard and the everybody running.

Donation by Fiona Witty on 08/02/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck guys!!

Donation by Jo Mapletoft on 08/02/10

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

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Very best of luck to "Team Catterick"

Donation by Stephen Lightfoot on 05/02/10

£154.50

+ £43.58 Gift Aid

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Lisa - we love you and will be watching ESPN - Sportscenter as you cross the finish line undoubtedly ahead of Mikey:)

Donation by Richard Delany on 26/01/10

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Lisa, I'm hugely impressed that you're taking this on with such determination & I know you'll do brilliantly, and for such a good cause! I'll be with you in spirit (but not in person as I'm lazy). Good luck! --Tia

Donation by Tia Cox on 24/01/10

£30.00

+ £8.46 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£23,095.21
  • Offline donations£16,449.02
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£39,544.23
  • Gift Aid£5,391.62

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