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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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I will donate another £200 if you break the 3.30 mark!

Donation by Michael Connell on 08/03/10

£200.00

+ £56.41 Gift Aid

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Go for it! Good Luck from Everyone at The Baldings, Park House, Kingsclere

Donation by Anna Lisa Balding on 08/03/10

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Cornelius Lysaght supporting David Dennis in particular. The Fatman runneth

Donation by Cornelius Lysaght on 07/03/10

£52.00

+ £14.67 Gift Aid

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Just imagine Nina's running too and you'll do brilliantly Richard!

Donation by Frances Elliot on 07/03/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Dan Sait run like Paula R and laughs at the cold. Good luck Dan. C xxx

Donation by Caroline Ringrow on 07/03/10

£30.00

+ £8.46 Gift Aid

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Good luck Richard! x

Donation by sally on 07/03/10

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All the best Dan Sait just look upon it as a quick walk to the pub and you'll be fine.....

Donation by Richard Walker on 07/03/10

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Good luck Em! Lots of love Ollie and Katy xxxx

Donation by Katy Gilder on 06/03/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Dan Sait are you really going to run all that way? Good luck and loads of love Lyn and Graham xx

Donation by Linda Jones on 06/03/10

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

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Dan Sait runs like a girl and cries when it's cold!

Donation by James and Rana x x on 06/03/10

£26.00

+ £7.33 Gift Aid

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Best of luck Emma M!

Donation by Victoria Spicer on 06/03/10

£20.44

+ £5.77 Gift Aid

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Richard H (and the team) Good Luck - have a good race. We look forward to seeing you on the day.

Donation by Jackie & Hugh on 03/03/10

£26.20

+ £7.39 Gift Aid

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Good luck M Brenda & Trevor

Donation by Trevor Meeks on 03/03/10

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

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run forrest run!

Donation by paul wareing on 03/03/10

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Hi Ol, We will be there to cheer you and all the other crazy folk on. With love Nid and Mac xx

Donation by Nicola McKeever on 03/03/10

£200.00

+ £56.41 Gift Aid

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Good luck - I'm (as ever) very impressed xx

Donation by Prudence White on 02/03/10

£15.00

+ £4.23 Gift Aid

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Good luck, Fiona. I am hugely impressed! Charley xx

Donation by Fiona Charlesworth on 02/03/10

£30.00

+ £8.46 Gift Aid

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Good luck Richard H

Donation by Pontefract Press! on 02/03/10

£66.50

+ £18.76 Gift Aid

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Don't forget the ice bath afterwards! Good luck guys. You're all mad.... xxx

Donation by Davina Mulford on 02/03/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Best of luck!

Donation by Timmy Murphy on 02/03/10

£50.00

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you rock baby...run like a horse x

Donation by Ellie Elworthy on 02/03/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Donation by Archie Orr-Ewing on 02/03/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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I'll give you a wave as you pass my door! Good luck Ems

Donation by Charlotte White on 02/03/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Good Luck, Richard. Auntie Susan&Uncle Alan.

Donation by Susan Patricia Squires on 02/03/10

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Good luck to you all. Fiona and Norris you must be mad!

Donation by Ellie Welton on 01/03/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 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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