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Target: £1,500.00
Raised so far: £2,043.00
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My story

 

Thanks for visiting my fundraising page. The London Marathon is an event...no, an occasion...that I have watched year after year on the box and a couple of times "live" and thought that it would be amazing to be take part in but that was as far as that thought ever got. I had always assumed that it was physically impossible for me to run a marathon, due to my status as a non-runner, my asthma and having "Mercer-Knees"! But, after going for a rare road run, I thought "I quite enjoyed that" which led to the crazy thought a few days/runs later "maybe the marathon isn't such an impossible dream". And now here I am, less than two weeks away from my first Marathon. The Flora London Marathon. Still can't believe it really!

And onto the money bit. Your support, both financial and the flag-waving sort, would be much appreciated. I am running for Asthma UK, which is a cause close to my heart, or rather my chest, as I suffer from Asthma, although nowhere near as much as those who will benefit from your gift. To find about more about the charity, visit http://www.asthma.org.uk. Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It's also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Asthma UK 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,

Jason

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Training Update:  Started slowly but improving now, with a good showing at the Fleet Half Marathon on 15/3/09 where I beat my previous time by over 6 minutes. Cheers for the all the encouragement.

Have now reached the 20-mile mark in my training.  A nice feeling and although I don't think I've done enough training to get my ideal time, i'm now confident that I can at least get round the course and hopefully enjoy the experience.

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Well, I did it - in 4 hours 30 mins...at some point I'll put some further details down on here but in the mean time, thanks for all your support and encouragement.  Jason

Uncle Jase (Didn't) win the race but HURRAH for finishing!! WELL BLOOMIN DONE JASON! Donation by Gemma, Phil, Ben & Horace or Doris Brown 15/05/09  

£20.00

Donation by New Addington Folk 12/05/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Donation by Nan and her mate 12/05/09  

£82.00 + £23.13 Gift Aid

Huge well done.... a fantastic achievement x Donation by Rachael Andy Poppy and Ellie 30/04/09  

£20.00

Congratulations on completing the marathon Donation by Keith Langley 28/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

well done Jason - a great run for a great cause Donation by Papanicolaou family 27/04/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Markel Sweepstake Money Donation by Jason Mercer 27/04/09  

£66.00

We are so proud of you & think you did a fantastic job...well done daddy xxx Donation by Karen Zak & Olivia 27/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Come on lad, we'll be there to cheer you on. I love you xx Donation by Team Doncaster 25/04/09  

£13.00 + £3.67 Gift Aid

Enjoy it! Donation by RobertS 24/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck!!! I hope you are able to enjoy it!!! Donation by Sharon Crofts 24/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Hope just your football team slips up over the weekend....good luck! Donation by Rory Edwards 24/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

All the best Beano - I'm sure all your hard work and training will pay off! Donation by Stuart, Tammy & family 24/04/09  

£25.00

Best of luck Donation by Regan & Tony 24/04/09  

£75.00 + £21.15 Gift Aid

Hope you're faster than you were at Cannon Street this morning!!! Well done for running - enjoy!! Donation by Kay and Ruben 24/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

see you on the 26th! Donation by crystaltips 20/04/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

would sponsor you more but feel we had better sponsor Andrew as well!!!! Hope it goes well x Donation by Pretious family 19/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Run Forest Run! Donation by MATE (Mark Alison Tom & Ella) 19/04/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

thanks for being such fun on the RB pages ! Donation by Angie Carter 17/04/09  

£2.00 + £0.56 Gift Aid

Dare you to squirt everyone on the day!!??!! Good Luck ! Donation by FF 17/04/09  

£5.00

For all the competitions. Good luck Donation by mksting 15/04/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Enjoy the day! Blue is best. Donation by BigRich 15/04/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

which is better...Beano or Jason.............FIGHT! Donation by Motor 15/04/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Beano? Explain Beano! Donation by Dominic Moloney 13/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Have a fab run Beano & say Hi to all the Buzzers on the day Donation by JanK 10/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well Done Beano! I suffered bad from Asthma as a child - so great charity!!! Donation by Zoe Watkins 09/04/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

...brings you up to your £1000. Donation by Mystery anonymous donor... 08/04/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by Catherine 07/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Everybody dance now!!! Donation by Shoga 07/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Best of luck Donation by Mike Nerney 07/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
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