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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Always remembered. You have a niece named after you Alanna xxx Donation by Irene Clarke on 17/12/10 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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With the new babies this year, it's up to the grannies to keep running! Always remembered x x Donation by Marj & Stephen on 01/02/10 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Two years today - you are always in our thoughts Donation by David, Irene, Lesley and Shevy xxxx on 21/01/10 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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For Alan Donation by Geralynn and family on 22/12/09 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid |
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Always in our thoughts especially when we sit in the stand at Tannadice!!! Donation by Mum and Dad on 27/10/09 |
£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid |
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well done. x Donation by mae mcdougall on 07/09/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Delighted to see you so near your target. Sorry I missed the tournament at the weekend. We'd hoped it would be on the Sunday so we could attend. Donation by Ross Matheson on 17/08/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Always in our thoughts Love Mum and Dadxxx Donation by Mum and Dad on 20/07/09 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid |
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was so sorry to hear about Alan. best of luck In reaching your target Lesley Donation by Jenni Banks on 06/04/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Thoughts are out to Alan this week. Inspirational fund raising efforts all round, congratulations due to all involved. Donation by Bob Keith on 23/01/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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For you Clarky. Donation by Mike Dineen on 23/01/09 |
£65.00 + £18.33 Gift Aid |
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Always in our thoughts, well done Irene and family in all your fund raising efforts! Donation by Iain Stanley on 22/01/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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in memory of Alan Donation by Sheila a Dundee United supporter on 19/01/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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in memory of Alan Donation by Geralynn on 31/12/08 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid |
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Well done on the fantastic runs this year. Just awesome. Good on you. With all our love the Aussie clan. Donation by Smith family on 19/12/08 |
£150.00 |
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A great achievement, Irene. Keep on running!!! Donation by The Craig Family on 05/11/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Well Done Irene, Lesley and Marje Donation by Lenzie Girls on 05/11/08 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Well Done the girls!!! Keep it going Donation by Fiona and family on 04/11/08 |
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid |
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Well done Irene! Building Bridges teaching colleague Donation by Gillian Stevenson on 03/11/08 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid |
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In memory of Alan Donation by Paddy and Margaret on 31/10/08 |
£20.00 |
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Well Done Donation by Jill on 29/10/08 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid |
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Every little helps. Donation by The Comrades South Africa on 29/10/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Had a few Yuan left over! A fantastic effort by you all today, especially you Irene. Fab stuff... xx Donation by The chinese cyclist on 27/10/08 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid |
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Beat those leprechans to the finish - wishing you all the best of luck! x Donation by Suzy, Joe & the boys on 27/10/08 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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It's 9am and you'll be at the start! Wishing you all a safe race and enjoy some of the black stuff at the end! All our love xxx Donation by Carole, Simon & Hannah on 27/10/08 |
£50.00 + £14.10 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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