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My story

 

31/03/09: After undergoing 9 weeks of chemotherapy in late 2008, i found out after treatment last year that in January of this year i had to undergo major abodominal surgery, now my surgeon has told me this will prevent me from running this year as i will not have recovered fully in time but everything is in place for me to run in 2010. Thank you all so much for your kind and genorous donations up until now.

15/9/08: I am James Corfield i am 18 years old and on the 14th of August 2008, the same day as my A Level results, i was diagnosed with testicular cancer. This came as a huge shock and as a result has changed my life forever. My plan originally this year was to be at Worcester university undertaking the first year of my Business Studies degree and enjoying student life!!!!! I now have an unexpected gap year which i need to fill. Yes, the very near futute will be getting better and having chemotherapy, but in time i will recover and will train back to fitness and put my body to the ultimate challenge by running the London Marathon.

I have had personal experiences with Mary Stevens in the past, my nan had terminal lung cancer several years ago. She spent several very happy weeks in the hospice. The care that they gave to her and our family was exceptional and this is why i chose this charity to support in my run.

I have now committed myself to running the 2009 Flora London Marathon for Mary Stevens Hospice in Oldswinford. Now this is where you come in...

Mary Stevens Hospice need your donations and sponsorship. All the money received is very greatly appreciated and is desperately needed to help the day to day running of this fantastic charity.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Mary Stevens Hospice gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

Donation by Anonymous 16/07/09  

£30.00

Saw artilcle in Stourbridge News and wish you all the very best James. Donation by The Dukes Family 07/05/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good Luck Corfy, Will be thinking about you. May even see me on the day! Ly xx Donation by Kerry Owen 06/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck Donation by David Miles 18/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck james, best wishes Donation by matt alebon 16/03/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck James! All the best! x Donation by Rachel Ault 05/02/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

The way you have dealt with your illness has been fantatstic. Get well soon and start looking forward to Manchester! All the best. Donation by Simon Pratley 20/01/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Hi James, we do business with your dad. We wish you the very best of luck running the marathon for this great cause. Donation by Sarah & Mike - AIM Internet 19/01/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Dat's my boy! Donation by Griffin & King xmas cards 09/01/09  

£500.00 + £141.03 Gift Aid

Your dad has been a valued customer of mine for many years and always talks fondly of you and the family. From all at the Bank very best wishes to you Donation by The Royal Bank of Scotland Commercial Banking 08/01/09  

£50.00

Good work James. Hope everything goes well. Donation by Wallace Crooke & Co. 06/01/09  

£20.00

I have known your Dad for many years. Best of luck. Donation by Jonathan Amies 19/12/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

At the request of your Dad we have donated the staff collection for his Christmas Box to the Mary Stevens Hospice. Good Luck from all at G&K. Donation by Staff @ G&K 19/12/08  

£45.00

I have worked for your Dad for over 20 years and the look of pride on his face when he talks about you and your achievements is beyond words. GL x Donation by Emma Wallis 17/12/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good Luck !!! Donation by Manish Patel 02/12/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck... i know you will do it. thinking of you x Donation by britt 24/11/08  

£10.00

I held a Charity Evening on 20th Nov, And raised £125.00, which we are pledging to you. Good Luck XX Donation by Tizzy (Virgin Vie) 23/11/08  

£125.00 + £35.26 Gift Aid

Good luck, from Hamblewood, Prestwood Drive x Donation by Ally Horton & family. 16/11/08  

£27.15 + £7.66 Gift Aid

Good Luck! Donation by Sarah Stokes 14/11/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

That is one hell of a challenge. Good luck! Donation by Mike 07/11/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Gd luck m8!!! Donation by Andy Lee 06/11/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

what can i say...lgood uck buddy :) ill be there with everyone else on the day x Donation by Ben Pewton 05/11/08  

£20.00

26 miles? That's a hell of a pub crawl... Donation by Gord (Andy's Uncle) 04/11/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck xx Donation by Steph Fisher 02/11/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

may you prosper james Donation by Joe Brown 02/11/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck mate, Boing Boing!! Donation by George Sutton 31/10/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck & best wishes James Donation by Sarah Dickens 30/10/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck and best wishes. Donation by Cheryl Gray 30/10/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Wishing you luck James and looking forward to watching you win the race Donation by Maggie Niland 30/10/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

I look forward to seeing you hold up your gold medal at the end of the race. Good Luck & Best Wishes. x Donation by Lisa Payne 30/10/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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