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My story

 

I just wanted to say a big thank you to everyone who has sponsored me. I managed to complete the course in 4hours and 35min.

I thoroughly enjoyed the day, the crowd were amazing and seeing my family and friends around the route gave me a big boost.

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This Sunday (26 April) I will be running the London marathon and have decided to raise money for Citizens Advice Bureaux.

Forty two per cent of people have been helped by a Citizens Advice Bureau at some point in their lives, but not a lot of them realise that bureaux are charities in need of public support. From managing debts and enforcing consumer rights, to fighting racial discrimination and finding housing solutions, Citizens Advice Bureaux are there to advise everyone on pretty much any problem you can imagine.

They might not save lives in the way that medical research or disaster relief charities do, but their work can nonetheless be life changing. A lot of people turn to a bureau after making themselves physically ill through worrying about their problems, and some have even contemplated suicide. Just knowing that someone will help them fight their corner is enough to turn the tide.

As well as giving advice, Citizens Advice Bureaux campaign to change the policies that affect our lives for the better, often without us even realising. For example, if a new no fee cash machine or NHS dentist has appeared in your area, chances are Citizens Advice Bureaux have played a part in it. If the downpayment on your rented home is safe in a deposit protection scheme, it's down to Citizens Advice Bureaux. And if you've escaped unfair bank charges thanks to a 'buffer zone' on your Barclays bank account, that's their doing too.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Citizens Advice gets your money faster and, if you’re a taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

So if you can spare some money to make the world a fairer place (and you want to feel good about yourself for the rest of the day) then please sponsor me.

Thanks, Joel

 

Some of my recent training runs:

Nike 10mile - 1hr 30min

MK Half Marathon - 1hr 57min

Reading Half Marathon - 1hr 56min

Kingston Breakfast 16m Run - 2hr 41min

Flora London Marathon - ??? - place your bets :)

 

Race/Bib Number: 2643

Well done Joel you've done us proud Donation by Tanya Mendes 07/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done keep it up Donation by Manuel 07/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done mate!! Donation by Anthony Rodrigues 03/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

It amazes me that you run marathons! Way to go! Donation by Elaine 30/04/09  

£50.00

Brilliant Joel, best wishes for your future endeavors Donation by Derrick Henriques 28/04/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Well done Joel! Donation by rosalind 27/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done Joel. You will no doubt be an inspiration to other Goans for future marathons. Donation by Fiona 27/04/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Well done!!! Champ! now lets see the reds follow that Donation by Vincy(TootingAlfonso' 27/04/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Well done Joel! Donation by Wendy Pereira 27/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well Done! Donation by Jack & Juanita 27/04/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck, great cause Donation by Joseph Pinto 27/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Well done mate ! I know you will give it your best ! Donation by Isabel Alabi 26/04/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Go Joel go! Donation by ellen 26/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck, Joel! Donation by Sahil 24/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

We're with you in spirit cuz, good luck!! Donation by Lisa Rodrigues 23/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

a Long distance run always begins with the first step and ends with the last Donation by Romeo & Louisa 23/04/09  

£35.00 + £9.87 Gift Aid

Just keep putting one in front of the other dude! Just one step at a time... Good luck mate, and I'll double it if you beat Rosh! Donation by Tony Peters 22/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

go for it Joel ! race Rosh for extra speed :-) Donation by Lida 21/04/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

If the going gets tough - just remember Gumley Hill ! Donation by Vic & Andrew 20/04/09  

£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid

MY advice is... for the last 10 miles, get someone on a bike in front of you with Nandos on a stick! Donation by A. Citizen 20/04/09  

£27.27 + £7.69 Gift Aid

Good luck uncle! For every mile you run, I'll climb as many steps x Donation by Baby Ricco 05/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Go on my son! Just do it! Donation by Mum & Dad 05/04/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Well done an inspired choice. Donation by Chris & Suku 03/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Such an inspired choice of charity! Where did you get the idea from?! Good luck. Donation by Nigel Shattock 02/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Joel Donation by El & Al 30/03/09  

£10.00

Good luck Joel. Will hopefully see you on route.. http://www.justgiving.com/salozsakin Donation by Sal 25/03/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Just do it or should that be Impossible Is Nothing! Good luck dude Donation by Nikesh 25/03/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Good luck Joel! :-) Donation by Bun 24/03/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Real athletes run others just play games!!Good luck dude. See you on the start line Donation by Rosh K 23/03/09  

£23.45 + £6.61 Gift Aid

Good luck! Great cause :) Donation by Karen 23/03/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
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