Jason East is fundraising for Muscular Dystrophy Campaign

Jason East's Fundraising Page

Flora London Marathon 2009

on 26/04/2009

Matthew and Me

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Raising money for

Muscular Dystrophy Campaign

Charity Registration No. 205395 (England and Wales) - SC039445 (Scotland)

Muscle disease is the gradual and relentless wasting and weakening of muscles. It can affect babies, children and adults. There is no cure. The Muscular Dystrophy Campaign is the leading UK charity dedicated to improving the lives of all people affected by muscle disease. We provide free care and support; fund world-class research to find treatments and cures; campaign to bring about change and award grants towards the cost of equipment such as wheelchairs.

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Jason East

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Raised: 122%

Target: £2,000.00
Raised so far: £2,435.00

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My story

Thank you for visiting my fundraising page and to all those who have sponsored me so far.

My son, Matthew, was born in August 2007 with Nemaline Myopathy, a muscular condition supported by the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign.

He battled bravely for 10 months, spending a long time in various hospitals (including a long stay over Christmas and New Year) and coping with numerous difficulties. Sadly he passed away in July 2008.

The London Marathon is a challenge I have always wanted to complete and the 2009 event is a way to achieve that ambition and provide a fitting way for me to honour the memory of Matthew.

My target is 3 hours 30mins, but who knows.....?!! This will be my first full marathon, having completed several half-marathons, 10 mile and 10k races. Training is progressing well, you will probably see me plodding around Ash Vale most evenings and Sunday mornings.

Update - 27/04
A huge thank you to all those who have sponsored me, it really is appreciated. On a warm Sunday, I managed to complete the marathon in 3hours 33mins 56secs. Just a few minutes off my target, but considering the heat on the day, I am still very pleased with that time.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Muscular Dystrophy Campaign 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!

	what a great achievement well done Jason Donation by Geraldine & John Foster 03/06/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	What a fantastic achievement. Well done Jason. Donation by Julie & Greg Webb 01/06/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Donation by Tracy Grant 12/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Boris Samaru 30/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Fantastic Achievement, I know one day there will be a cure for this disease and without the money it would be impossible. May God bless you. Donation by Yatin Tailor 29/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	So sorry to hear about your son. I hope you enjoyed the run and completed successfully Donation by Jan MacDonald 27/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	You did it - congratulations Donation by David 27/04/09	£45.00 + £12.69 Gift Aid
	I hope you completed it! Donation by Andrew Spaak 27/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck for tomorrow! Donation by Sophie and Andy 25/04/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Jason. Enjoy the run, it will be a great experience for a very worthwhile cause. Donation by Katie Mitchell 25/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Jason, good luck on Sunday ! Donation by Dan and Lara 24/04/09	£15.00
	Very best wishes and hope all goes well. We shall be thinking of you on Sunday. Donation by Robert and Jenny Oakley 24/04/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good Luck - we'e never met you but I am a friend of Claire from her university days Donation by Suzanne, Jonathan, Joseph and Olivia Varden 24/04/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good luck Jason, hope it goes well Donation by Penny Haskell 24/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck Jason. So sorry to hear about Matthew, thoughts will be with you on Sunday. You can do it!! Donation by Lynda Hodgett 24/04/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good luck Donation by Darran hind 23/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	love from Babs! Donation by Barbara James 23/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	We hope that you have a successful run time-wise! Donation by Maureen and Paul Gettens 23/04/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Good luck Jason, hope it's not too hot on Sunday! Donation by Dane and Gill Salter 22/04/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good Luck! You have raised a fantastic amount - hope you reach your timing goal on Sunday. What a star! Donation by Paul Williams 21/04/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good luck! We'll look out for you on TV. Donation by Vicki Oakley and Ed Williams 21/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Best of luck Jason! Donation by Brog 21/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	To get you to your target ! Good luck with it all Jason. Donation by Lucy Shackell 21/04/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Best of luck Jason! Donation by Natalie 20/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	All the best ! Hope it goes well for you. Donation by Jenny and Dave 20/04/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	For Matthew x Donation by Mivy 20/04/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	You are an inspiration for my feeble running attempts!! Wonderful cause - hope it all goes to plan:-) Donation by Julie Sullivan 20/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good Luck. Donation by Caroline Hannaford 19/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Always full of admiration for London Marathon runners! Good luck Jason! Donation by Emma Head 19/04/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good luck Jason; a close friend of mine suffers from muscular dystrophy so I am very happy to support it. Donation by Greg Bailey 17/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£2,435.00
Offline donations:	£0.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£564.10

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