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Hi everyone,

This page is dedicated to the memory of Ralph Murwill who collapsed and died on September 14th 2008, having just completed the Nottingham half marathon. He was just 28.

The cause of death was determined as Sudden Arrhythmic Death Syndrome (SADS), a disorder of the electrical system of the heart that can lead to the death of apparently healthy people without any warning.

Ralph had been hoping to take part in this race, so it seems a fitting tribute to the great man to run the marathon on his behalf.  Ralph's two brothers Phil and John Murwill and friend Mark Hughes will be tying ion their running shoes and hopefully in the process, we can help raise money for CRY, who fund research into Sudden Adult Death Syndrome, aswell as raise awareness of Sudden Adult Death Syndrome.

For all those who new him, Ralph was an amazing person, and his death has left a gaping hole in many people's lives.  There is simply not enough space on this page to do justice to a man who enriched the lives of all those he met.

Ralph was someone who was respected by everyone he met.  He was a great lover of sports. Rugby, football and tennis - happy with whatever the shape of the ball! (cheers for that marty!).  A solid, dependable and downright jolly bloke who had a tremendous future ahead of him. Ralph excelled at everything he did, much to everyone's admiration and occasional annoyance! 

There's little doubt he would have achieved his ambition of working as a physio for a top rugby team very soon.  In fact he had just been contacted about an opportunity to work with a professional rugby club in the weeks before he died.  He had recently moved into a flat with his beloved Katie, all was going well for the man. 

Ralph's death feels like a great injustice, and we have been robbed of a true friend and a great brother. Hopefully, by supporting CRY, other families will be able to avoid suffering a similar devastating loss.

 

Thank you all for your support. Every amount, however small or large, asides from helping CRY, will also make it easier us to face those dark, cold, winter training runs!

 

Cheers,

Phil, John and Mark

RIP Ralph,  we'll do you proud.

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So please add your sponsor and help to raise money for CRY who sponsor and support research into Sudden Adult Death Syndrome in the hope that in the future less precious lives are lost.

Well done John! Donation by David Hipshon 16/06/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Thanks to greg and parents! Donation by John 07/06/09  

£39.30

Donation by Zina 25/05/09  

£10.00

Donation by J 25/05/09  

£10.00

rest of the cash from greentrees and a collection from Page Aerospace. Thanks for the support everyone. Donation by Mark Hughes 21/05/09  

£350.00

Thanks to everyone at school Donation by John 19/05/09  

£254.40

Congratulations John, big effort. Donation by P Nicholls 19/05/09  

£26.22 + £7.40 Gift Aid

Glad you made it. Well done phil Donation by Mathias Banzi 19/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done John! Donation by A.Choimet 18/05/09  

£20.00

more money from greentress! thankyou people! Donation by mark hughes 16/05/09  

£61.00

money from school and friends Donation by john 09/05/09  

£91.20

well done! Donation by chike and amaka 05/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

well done phil! Donation by tim 05/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

congratulations! Donation by anne and barry 05/05/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

money from guys at school and neighbours Donation by john 04/05/09  

£127.00

Money from the guys at greentrees. thanks so much! Donation by mark Hughes 04/05/09  

£90.00

your fundraising is incredible: your marathon achievement is amazing! ...what a way to celebrate the life of such a special brother. Donation by Libbie and Francis 03/05/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

congratulations guys well done!! mark love the suit good work :) Donation by Dave Bullen 03/05/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Top effort guys! You did Ralph proud. Donation by Daniel O'D 02/05/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Congratulations guys..good on you mark running in the costume! Donation by Harri 01/05/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

In memory of a great tourist and friend - Maidenhead RFC tour to Toronto. Well done, guys! Donation by Jack and Richard Robinson 29/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

From Jane B - many thanks. Donation by Phil 29/04/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

A wonderful way to remember Ralph Donation by Jo and Dick Need 27/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

In memory of Ralph and in acknowledgement of Phil, John and Marks' acheivement in taking part in the Marathon. Donation by The Foot Family 27/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Am so proud of you both, your doing an amazing thing. Well Done! Donation by Cat 26/04/09  

£30.00

Superb effort lads,well done. Donation by Gary,Ju,Katie,Amy and Dan. 26/04/09  

£52.00 + £14.67 Gift Aid

Good luck guys, it's a great cause Donation by Pete McLeod 26/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

We are very proud of you. Good luck. Donation by Michael, Sofia, Tasha, Emily and Peter 26/04/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Go for it Phil and John! Will be thinking of you tomorrow. Donation by Sarah 25/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck with finishing John! Good luck with your time Phil, 2 hours 10 right? Donation by Rosa 25/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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