My story

I did it!

Still waiting for the official time due to a failure in my timing chip, but by my watch it was 4:20 (ish).

It was an amazing experience, one that I hope to repeat at some point in time.

Thank you all so much for the wonderful support you have given throughout my training and on the day, and for the incredible generosity in your donations.

Total so far: £8503.37

Thank you,

James.

Thanks for visiting my fundraising page.

As you may know, my youngest son Fintan has retinoblastoma, a very rare form of cancer which develops in the eye.  I am running the 2009 Flora London Marathon to raise money for The Childhood Eye Cancer Trust (CHECT). 

CHECT helps us and Fintan in many ways, they also help to raise awareness of retinoblastoma so that more children can be diagnosed earlier. 

If you would like to read more about how Fintan is getting on with the treatment he is undergoing, we are keeping a blog at: http://fintan-tadgh.blogspot.com and if you would like to know more about Rb or the things which CHECT do, please visit their web site here: http://www.chect.org.uk.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: the Childhood Eye Cancer Trust 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.

So please sponsor me now!

Thanks,

James.

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The Childhood Eye Cancer Trust

The Childhood Eye Cancer Trust

Charity Registration No. 327493

The UK Charity for people affected by Retinoblastoma (eye cancer). We support families in many emotional and practical ways, fund research projects and raise awareness of this potentially fatal disease, and campaign for better service provision for our families

Donations 168

Via Fry - your story is both inspirational and courageous. Good luck and, above all, have fun!

Donation by Rebelwolf on 28/01/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Via Fry, the picture on your page is so cute. Good luck to you and your little one.

Donation by Kylee Kissee on 28/01/09

£20.00

Via Stephen Fry. Good Luck James

Donation by Henry Chilcott on 28/01/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Saw this on Stephen Fry's Twitter. All the best to you and your family.

Donation by John on 28/01/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

All the best mate

Donation by David Sheppard on 28/01/09

£30.00

+ £8.46 Gift Aid

Via Stephen Fry. All the best James.

Donation by Stephen Durrant on 28/01/09

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

Good Luck James! Best wishes to you and your family!

Donation by Kay Timson on 28/01/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Sorry it isn't much. Good luck on your run!

Donation by Pippa Wright on 28/01/09

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

found this via Stephen Fry and Twitter. Good luck James

Donation by farhan lalji on 28/01/09

£20.00

How could I refuse Stephen Fry :-)

Donation by Lee Richards on 28/01/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

All the very best for the run, and our love to Fintan

Donation by dogthreezero on 28/01/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Best of luck with the run and of course, for Fintan's continued good health.

Donation by Leanne Casellas on 27/01/09

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

Also read your article in the BFP. Best of luck and we hope you reach your target.

Donation by Salisbury family on 27/01/09

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

I'm sure you'll do them proud - keep fighting

Donation by Dave Halliwell on 27/01/09

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

Wishing you lots of luck

Donation by JVS Maintenance on 27/01/09

£50.00

Good Luck James

Donation by Steve Tait on 26/01/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Sorry it's not much matey - the best of luck . the wall will hit you - just look at everyone around you, I guarantee it'll make you feel better!

Donation by Sean Puffett on 26/01/09

£10.00

Donation by Fraiser's Grandma on 25/01/09

£5.00

good luck

Donation by neil on 23/01/09

£100.00

+ £28.21 Gift Aid

Saw the article in the Bucks Free Press. We wish Fintan and the family all the best. Great Charity and a magnificent effort on your part James.

Donation by Simon,Sandra,Emily & Michael on 23/01/09

£1,000.00

+ £282.05 Gift Aid

Good luck with everything mate

Donation by Sean Wheatley on 22/01/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

All the best James, thinking of you.

Donation by Justin Hobbs on 22/01/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

All the best for you on the run and for Fintan with his recovery.

Donation by John Boz on 22/01/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

I read the article about your son in Midweek, all the best for your marathon run and to Fintan for the future

Donation by Lyn Lawrence on 21/01/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Good on you James, all the best

Donation by John Porter on 21/01/09

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£5,693.83
  • Offline donations£2,159.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£7,852.83
  • Gift Aid£996.35

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