Running For A Cure
Page creator: Joe Lillie
Event: Flora London Marathon 2007
Event Date: 22nd Apr 2007
Team Members: Joe Lillie
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FINISHED! 6:32:24! Fantastic Day!
About our charity : Cancer Research UK Cancer Research UK
Cancer Research UK is the world's leading independent organisation dedicated to cancer research. We support research into all aspects of cancer through the work of more than 4,250 scientists, doctors and nurses. Over the past 10 years alone, thousands of lives have been saved through earlier detection and improved treatments. But, much work remains to be done if we are to achieve our aim of beating cancer.
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Fundraising target:  £2,000.00
Donations so far:  £ 1,722.50
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UPDATE!!!!

I completed the 26.2 miles of the course in 6hrs 32mins and 24 seconds.

Truely the most inspirational day i have had in a long long time and highly recommended to anyone.  The crowds are amazing, and the atmosphere is one which can only be experienced - words do not do it justice.

Thanks to everyone who has supported me both emotionally, and financially in this - it is truely appreciated. Thank You!

“Da da Da da da da da… Keep on running….”


How many times have I listened to that song whilst jogging!!  


Welcome to my fund raising page.

I’m running the 26.2 miles of the 2007 Flora London Marathon in aid of Cancer Research UK both in memory of all those who’ve suffered at the hands of cancer, and also in celebration of finally quitting smoking.    In Western Europe 1 in 3 of us can expect to suffer from cancer at some point in our lives.  More than a quarter of a MILLION people are diagnosed with cancer each year in the United Kingdom… I’ll go as far as to say everyone reading that, has been affected in some way, by cancer.
But it’s not all doom and gloom!  The overall death rate for cancer has fallen by 11% in the past 10 years… hundreds of thousands of people, have successfully beaten the disease thanks to new treatments developed by Cancer Research UK.  But they need my help, your help, OUR help, to continue finding treatments to cure cancer faster, get treatment to patients more quickly and develop accurate and sensitive tests for the prevention and early detection of different types of cancer. 

“Smoking tobacco is the greatest avoidable risk factor for cancer; it causes more than 1 in 4 cancer deaths and has killed 6 million people over the last 50 years.”
Source: Cancer Research UK
 

“Currently in Britain, 28% of men and 21% of women are ex-smokers, and almost 70% of those who do smoke would like to quit.”
Source: Cancer Research UK


Shocking isnt it?  I’m proud to say that after 2.5 years of smoking, I am now in that 28% of ex smokers. However after losing at least one Grandma to cancer, and having my parents smoke all my life, the issue of cancer diagnostics, prevention and cure, is one which is never too far from my mind.  As an ex-smoker, I am determined to prove to people that its not only possible to quit smoking but also raise much needed funds for Cancer Research UK in the process.

I know at this time of year it is difficult to find spare cash, but when you consider that the work this organisation does may one day be instrumental in saving someone you love, I’m sure you will agree that it is a small price to pay and a very worth while cause indeed.  

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Cancer Research UK 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.
So please, sponsor me now!

Further information on my marathon attempt can be found on my official Flora London Marathon Training Blog:

http://www.realbuzz.com/network/myBlogs/blog.php?blog=3241

I’ve also decided to keep a running total of all the pledges I’ve received offline.


As of 08/04/2007:     £580.50


Thank you,
Joe
Display Name Date Amount Tax Bonus  Comment
St Barnabas School 09/05/2007 £8.00 n/a heard you did the marathon, well done 
Rich,Eileen,Paula 09/05/2007 £30.00 n/a Nice one Joe, do it again? 
grandads contacts over 80's 08/05/2007 £30.00 n/a well done 
Richard King 01/05/2007 £10.00 n/a well done joe from the Con' club 
Dml 24/04/2007 £20.00 £5.64 6.32.24 very well done Joe, proud of you 
Tich 23/04/2007 £50.00 £14.10  
Nonimus 20/04/2007 £10.00 £2.82 Go for it ya Northern Git! 
Robert~Marlénè 20/04/2007 £10.00 n/a  
luckotheirish 20/04/2007 £50.00 n/a You're a hero, man!! 
Levi 20/04/2007 £10.00 n/a My Love is with your goal. 
Ian Dickinson 19/04/2007 £20.00 £5.64 Good luck, I'll be looking for you on the TV  
Yooper 19/04/2007 £10.00 n/a Great job from a JUBber! good luck from Colorado/UP Michigan! 
ozguy 19/04/2007 £5.00 n/a Good luck, Joe. What you are doing is fantastic! 
Jacobim 16/04/2007 £20.00 £5.64 This is the same Jacobim from JUB, by the way. :D 
trevoriv 15/04/2007 £10.00 £2.82 Good luck matey. 
Mike_uk 15/04/2007 £20.00 £5.64 Best of luck 
paul 10/04/2007 £135.00 £38.08 yes, joe ... you can do it! wishing you luck 
khushibagh 07/04/2007 £20.00 n/a All the best, Joe 
Dre (a.k.a. Pathicus) 21/03/2007 £10.00 n/a Good look mate. Wishing you a speedy recovery from those injuries you sustained of late... 
maureen 19/03/2007 £4.00 n/a from st barnabas,, all the best, enjoy 
joe,mike,rich,sarah 19/03/2007 £40.00 n/a i'm a celeb get me out of here! good luck joe 
Podder 18/02/2007 £20.00 n/a good luck joe, under 4 hrs? another tenner 
Karla 06/02/2007 £50.00 n/a Good on you Joe,,,, under 5hrs?? 
Gill Leadley 06/02/2007 £5.00 n/a St Barnabas School, good luck Joe 
grahame jephson 04/02/2007 £10.00 £2.82 good luck 
Nikki 02/02/2007 £10.00 £2.82 Good luck! 
John & Viv 01/02/2007 £15.00 n/a We might have a go next? ...... 
Grandad 30/01/2007 £100.00 n/a Good luck, go for it Joe 
Joe (on behalf of James - Scotland) 28/01/2007 £10.00 n/a Thanks James, cheque received gratefully. Thanks for your support!  
Dml 13/01/2007 £50.00 £14.10 Incredible, but true, the marathon, Who? Joe 
Matt Loose 10/01/2007 £20.00 £5.64 Do I get a refund if you drop out, ha ha. No, good luck really mate, I have faith in you!! 
Geoff Cossins 09/01/2007 £20.00 £5.64 Well done, mate - what a Chav ! 
Phoenix82 07/01/2007 £50.00 £14.10  
Alan 06/01/2007 £5.00 £1.41 Lots of luck Joe! 
Ozguy 06/01/2007 £5.00 n/a Good luck, Joe ... you're a good man with a good heart! 
Pringle 05/01/2007 £20.00 £5.64 Good luck fella 
SteveNavy2003 24/12/2006 £20.00 n/a Good luck to you Joe! 
Eric 23/12/2006 £20.00 n/a thanks for doing this! 
Scottie J 21/12/2006 £10.00 £2.82 Good luck 
Joe Lillie (on behalf of Phil JUB) 20/12/2006 £20.00 n/a Cheers mate, received the funds, paid in as agreed - much appreciated!!  
Ashley Freeman 20/12/2006 £5.00 £1.41 Good Luck mate, ive done it in 05, you will remember every minute of it for life, Ashley Freeman,  
David Crisp 20/12/2006 £20.00 £5.64 Good luck, Joe! 
Bill Clayton 20/12/2006 £20.00 £5.64 Doing the training makes for a better run on the day so stick to it and look forward to April! 
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Amount raised offline: £695.50
Gift Aid plus supplement: £148.08
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