James Watts is fundraising for Family Holiday Association

James Watts's Fundraising Page

Flora London Marathon 2009

on 26/04/2009

This is soooo NOT how it's going to be..

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Raising money for

Family Holiday Association

Charity Registration No. 800262

For over 30 years, the Family Holiday Association has been working to give underprivileged children experiencing difficult circumstances the chance to have a much-needed break away with their family, usually at the British seaside.

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James Watts

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Raised: 89%

Target: £2,500.00
Raised so far: £2,236.00

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My story

As you know, yours truly will be running / shuffling / crawling 26miles around the streets ofLondonon 26^th April next year in the name of charity.

It’s worth pointing out at this stage that currently I can run only a few miles, and even that takes a small eternity, so 26miles should be interesting.

I’m putting myself through this personal hell in the hope of raising some money for a very noble cause; the Family Holiday Association.

The FHA provides short breaks for some of the most disadvantaged families in the… Families living with disabilities, poverty, abuse, bereavement and mental health problems on a daily basis and with little or no sign of relief.

So even the smallest donation will do three things:

1) Help support the FHA and those in severe need of a break

2) Inspire me to stop eating burgers, pizza and beer and do a good job of running 26miles in under 5 (4?) hours.

3) Keep me going when I’m puffing my way around theLondonstreets in the coming winter months on cold wet Sunday afternoon when I could be in the pub like the rest of you…

For those of you who are interested in watching how my training progresses (somewhat humorously, I’m guessing), I’ll be blogging-away at http://jamesrunsthemarathon.blogspot.com/.

Thanks all! xx James.

Donating through Justgiving is totally secure and the most efficient way to sponsor me: Family Holiday Association 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.

	Well done you...i am very proud you you! Donation by Kevin Mundye 05/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done! Now, can we get together for a liqueur evening? Donation by Debbie La Croix (she who supplied cakes) 04/05/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Congratulations - Don't go spending it all at once, young man! Donation by Nick J 27/04/09	£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid
	I got the sponser in before you started, better late than never :-) - Good luck James and well done for going for it.. Donation by Peter 26/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	you guilt tripped me into this Donation by bridget 25/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	We will be there to cheer you on! Donation by Ian & James 25/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck on Sunday Donation by Kate Welch 24/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	I am a man of my word! Good luck Donation by Doug Glenwright 24/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Go on Jeff!!!!! I promise to buy you a BIG Gin and Tonic next time I see you! Donation by Rhydian Yeoman 23/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	plus an extra fiver if you make it under 4hrs 30mins. How much do you want it? Donation by Neal Baldwin 23/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	I expect a shot of lycra shorts in my Inbox Sunday afternoon. Good luck! Donation by Soapy Dick 23/04/09	£16.99 + £4.79 Gift Aid
	Go James I know you can do it. Hope someones taking that pic of you going across the finishing line cant wait to see that photo!! Donation by Dee Byrne 21/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Heres to riding a nice ring. Good luck! Donation by Edward Robinson 21/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Rather you than me! Good luck... Donation by Lisa Minot 21/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	I hate to say it but I'm ruddy impressed by all this and wish you ALL the energy in the world for it. I expect you to demand champers when you finish Donation by Lloydie 20/04/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good luck James, weather looks favourable so far at 21 degrees! Donation by Matt Steinhofel 20/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Always a pleasure...good luck :) Donation by Howard 20/04/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	A great charity! Best of luck for your first Marathon, I'm sure you'll do very well! X Donation by Fiez Mughal 20/04/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	I have a £ 30 worth of confidence in you...I know you will make me a proud friend :-) Good luck Donation by Mauro 19/04/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	You're gonna be great hun - see you at the end if you can wait for me that long! Donation by Lisa Clough 19/04/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good luck! Don't be nervous... Donation by Martin Whalley 16/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Hope you're enjoying your taper, good luck for the big day x Donation by Sarah Taylor 15/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck!! Rxx Donation by Rob Atherton 15/04/09	£10.00
	Well done for entering the London Marathon. Good luck with the race - I know you will do well! Donation by Marie Louise Windeler 14/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good Luck! Think of the 'gold' medal you can continually wear once its over...... Donation by Katie Wright 09/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck with this James, from John and all at Advantage Donation by Advantage Travel Centres 09/04/09	£100.00
	hope you do better than Goody... Donation by grant 08/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Loads of luck James! Bet it's the start of many marathons :) Donation by Tara Jackson 07/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Run like you've got wind Donation by James Ellis 07/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Remember to drink lots of water on the way round, best of luck!! Donation by Rebecca Shay 07/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£2,236.00
Offline donations:	£0.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£542.10

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