In August 2005,when Alan was 27, he was diagnosed with malignant melanoma. He was given a terminal diagnosis of only a few months in February 2007. His inner strength and courage in accepting this and his determination to live life to the full was amazing. He continued to take part in drug trials. He lived the next 11 months with good humour and a sense of contentment supported by family, friends and work colleagues at Nichol McKay. He followed his football team, Dundee United, and attended many sporting events. In October ,he was best man at his friend Mike's wedding.
Through various running events members of his family are raising money for the Beatson and their work towards finding a cure for malignant melanoma.
Marjorie,Alan's aunt, ran the London Marathon, in April, in just over 4 hours 30 minutes. In May, big sister Lesley ran the Edinburgh Marathon in 4hours 12 minutes. Mum Irene, and Lesley ran the Glasgow Women's 10K.
In September, Marje and Irene took part in the Great Scottish Run all 13 miles!
Last Event of 2008!! Dublin Marathon October 27th
Well, we did it. Weather was bitterly cold but we all got round. Running can't change what has happened to Alan but it has helped us to cope. Thank you to all who have supported us and continue to do so.
We're still going!!! 2009 Another year of running. Lesley is running London and Edinburgh marathons for Cancer Research. Dundee United are running The Alan Clarke football tournament, linking it to raising awareness about skin cancer in young men in Auigust. Lesley raised a magnificent £2000 for Cancer Research
2010 and we'll keep running! and raising money for the Beatson. Thank you to all who support us and remember Alan.
Raised:
102%
Raised so far: £2,155.00
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in memory of Alan Donation by lenzie Primary family on 24/06/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Good luck in fundraising for the Beatson Donation by Lenzie Primary parent on 23/06/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Well done Irene Donation by mae mcdougall on 16/06/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Best wishes Donation by Jacqueline Muir on 16/06/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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in memory of Alan Donation by Family friend on 09/06/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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with best wishes to the Clarke family Donation by A Lenzie Primary parent on 08/06/08 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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Well done the runners! Donation by Janice on 02/06/08 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid |
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Well done Lesley! Bring on the next one! Keep on running! Donation by Fiona & family on 02/06/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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collected on my walks around lenzie Woof Woof! Donation by Max on 01/06/08 |
£2.00 + £0.56 Gift Aid |
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Great effort and run Lesley - Alan would be very proud of his big sister! Donation by Marj and Stephen on 30/05/08 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Congrats on your success Irene & Lesley. Fondest memories of Alan with love. Donation by Angus and Pat on 28/05/08 |
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid |
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Well done Lesley a fantastic run Donation by Mum and dad on 26/05/08 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Well done Irene and Lesley for good runs in the Ladies 10K in Glasgow. Good luck to Lesley for the big one on Sunday! LOL Donation by The Missing Runner on 21/05/08 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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In memory of Alan Donation by Neighbours of Woodside Avenue on 29/04/08 |
£85.00 + £23.97 Gift Aid |
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For London Donation by Margaret and Ian on 27/04/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Don't let Paula get too far in front , Marje Good luck London Marathon Donation by David and Irene on 07/04/08 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Just as we told you Dundee United are still third in the league!! Donation by Mum and Dad on 25/03/08 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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In loving memory of Alan - a wonderful, brave young man Donation by The Runners on 07/03/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
| * Total raised online: | £2,155.00 |
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| Offline donations: | £0.00 |
| Mobile donations: | £0.00 |
| Total Raised: | £2,155.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £557.05 |
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