*UPDATE* Just finished with a time of 3 hours 52 minutes. Feet are rather sore but rest of my body in pretty good shape. A huge thank you to everyone that sponsored me so far and supported me during the training and the race itself. More news to come but now I just fancy a bath! Jim. ********************************************************************************* Hello. My name is Jim Scott and on 13th April I am running in the 2008 London Marathon to raise funds for the Henry Barnfield Fund, an umbrella group to the Samantha Dickson Brain Tumour Trust.
In February 2005, at the age of five, Henry Barnfield was diagnosed with a brain tumour. Very sadly I never had the chance to meet Henry but I know from his family that he coped incredibly bravely and faced his illness with typical spirit right up until he finally lost his battle ten months later on Christmas Day. As a parent myself it is difficult to comprehend exactly how Shirley and Barny, Henry's equally brave parents, have managed to cope with their loss. However I do know that their ongoing efforts to raise funds in Henry's memory for continued medical research in this field are incredibly important to them.
Henry's fund and the Samantha Dickson Brain Tumour Trust exist to find a cure for childhood and adult Brain Tumours through funding research and to offer support, hope and information to patients and their carers. The Charity has become the largest single funder of laboratory based brain tumour research in the United Kingdom.
In 2007 Shirley Barnfield completed the challenge of the London Marathon herself but owing to injury this year is unable to repeat the experience (or so she tells me!) and I am delighted to be able to take her place. In the very early days of the London Marathon (back in the 80s) I applied to run without success on a number of occasions so twenty years on to have the chance to take on the challenge is very exciting. While I am excited and perhaps if I'm honest a little apprehensive about the task ahead, I also feel extremely honoured to be running for such a special cause and to be running for Henry.
Thank you for visiting my fundraising page. Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me as SDBTT - Henry Barnfield Fund will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.
If you feel able to support us and to sponsor me I would be extremely grateful.
Yours,
Jim
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Raised so far: £3,724.00
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Good luck excellent cause Donation by Sue Phelan on 26/03/08 |
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Excellent cause and enjoy the marathon Donation by Lorna Marchant on 26/03/08 |
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Good luck Jim Donation by Laura Thompson on 25/03/08 |
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Thanks for asking me to help, it's an honour, and good luck in the marathon!! Donation by Arlene Rigden on 25/03/08 |
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Good luck Jim Donation by Sarah Knight on 25/03/08 |
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Jim, best wishes. Good cause. Donation by Trevor Steele on 25/03/08 |
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Well done Jim and good luck Donation by Paula craen on 25/03/08 |
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great initiative - best of luck Donation by Deborah on 25/03/08 |
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Good luck Jim - you can do it Donation by The Uptons! on 25/03/08 |
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Good luck Donation by Andrew Park on 25/03/08 |
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Good Luck & Best Wishes!! Donation by John Hoy on 25/03/08 |
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Good luck in your efforts for such important research. Donation by David Scullion on 25/03/08 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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An exceptionally worthwhile charity - best of luck (IPS) Donation by Graham Naismith on 25/03/08 |
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Good luck and Thanks Donation by Barny on 17/03/08 |
£52.00 + £14.67 Gift Aid |
| * Total raised online: | £2,627.00 |
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| Offline donations: | £1,097.00 |
| Mobile donations: | £0.00 |
| Total Raised: | £3,724.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £599.92 |
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