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*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

Good luck...rather you than me!! Donation by Charlotte Hurst 02/04/08  

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Run Forrest Run Donation by andrew saunders 01/04/08  

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Rather you than me Jim Donation by Mike Gillott 01/04/08  

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Good luck Jim Donation by James Chapman 01/04/08  

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Just a walk in the park Kazansky. Donation by Dave Barton 01/04/08  

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Best of luck - I'm filled with admiration! Donation by Jason & Melanie 31/03/08  

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Pleased to take you over the £1000 mark! Will be thinking of you from Basra. Donation by Louis 30/03/08  

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Good luck. Donation by Matt Cross 30/03/08  

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Chap, double it if you run in your jodphurs ! Donation by James & Ara Rogers 30/03/08  

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Plus mystery bonus amount for how much you beat your 4 hours target. Donation by John and Fiona Eltham 29/03/08  

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I'm very impressed - good luck & well done Jim! Donation by Anna Rushbrooke 28/03/08  

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Good Luck Jim - I'll try to spot you from my armchair. Beep Beep Donation by Dan Preedy 28/03/08  

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A very worthy cause, good luck on the 13th. Donation by Steve & Jaye 28/03/08  

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Good luck (IPS) Donation by Jenny Fearn 28/03/08  

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GOOD LUCK JIM -GREAT CAUSE !!! Donation by TOM LANE 28/03/08  

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You don't need luck Jim, just a lot of bread and ale, or is it water and rice, I cannot remember. Will you be wearing a flying helmet so we can spot U Donation by Henry and Donna 27/03/08  

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Soz, as poor as a church mouse whose wife has run off with another mouse taking all the cheese! If you beat 3hrs25 well double it!! Safe I think.. Donation by Marcus and Nellie 27/03/08  

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Good luck and best wishes on your efforts to help such a good cause. Donation by PAULINE KIRK-HARDING 27/03/08  

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Best wishes Donation by Abdur 27/03/08  

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Good luck with the marathon. This is a great cause. Donation by Akin Olunloyo 27/03/08  

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Good luck excellent cause Donation by Sue Phelan 26/03/08  

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Excellent cause and enjoy the marathon Donation by Lorna Marchant 26/03/08  

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Good luck Jim Donation by Laura Thompson 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 25/03/08  

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Good luck Jim Donation by Sarah Knight 25/03/08  

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Jim, best wishes. Good cause. Donation by Trevor Steele 25/03/08  

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Well done Jim and good luck Donation by Paula craen 25/03/08  

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great initiative - best of luck Donation by Deborah 25/03/08  

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Good luck Jim - you can do it Donation by The Uptons! 25/03/08  

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Good luck Donation by Andrew Park 25/03/08  

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