Raised: 162%
Target: £250.00
Raised so far: £405.00
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A SPECIAL NOTE FROM JOHN

I like a challenge!!  This ageing ex-athlete closer to 60 than 50 is taking part in the Burnham-on-Sea Triathlon on June 14th.  The challenge is a 500m swim, a 20km(12.5 miles) bike ride and finally a 5km(3.1 miles) run.  I am just hoping to complete the course and may even do well in the veterans section!!

I am hoping to raise funds for two charities and have set up two ‘justgiving’ pages, one for The Chronic Granulomatous Disorder (GGD) Research Trust(www.justgiving.com/johncapell) and the other for Cancer Research(www.justgiving.com/johncapell1).  You can support just one of the two or split your generous donation by visiting both pages.

Many of you will know that Simon our 29 year old son has CGD.  He tries to live life to the full but often has setbacks that we mere mortals would find incredibly challenging but he always bounces back and we are very proud of him.  Raising money for the trust will ensure that more support can be given to sufferers and more funds can be directed to research.

Fifteen years ago I guess we were fortunate that our living family had not been affected by the scourge of cancer.  My mum died over 10 years ago as a result of cervical cancer – I still miss her terribly, she should have been 81 on April 23rd.  Then in 2005 Ruth’s Dad died as a result of prostate cancer.  Sadly in early May my Dad, Eric, was diagnosed with bowel cancer with additional problems on his liver - he will be my inspiration on the day.  During the last 10 years both Ruth and I have been unlucky too. Ten years ago Ruth was undergoing chemotherapy following ovarian cancer – her treatment was successful and she is fit and healthy with a new head of hair.  Two years ago I was diagnosed with prostate cancer and had an extremely successful robotic prostatectomy.  I didn’t have much hair in the first place it just became grayer at this time!  We are now both in full remission and thoroughly enjoying all that we do in semi-retirement.

Your donation is hugely appreciated; I will let you know how I did!   

Best wishes from Trevor Davies Donation by John Capell 25/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck and all the best from us both Donation by Andrew & Caroline Preece 17/06/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Well done and good luck Donation by Richard & Felicity Preece 17/06/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

All the best JC. Hope it goes well. xx Donation by Ian & Emma 16/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Really well done - now you've just got to get Neil to do it! Donation by Si&Lizzy Clausen 14/06/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Kate and Thomas wish you a super sunday on behalf of their fellow junior ICS member. Donation by Sue and Malcolm Robinson 13/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best wishes John, I have no doubt you will do it. Donation by Chris North 13/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Enjoy the day! Donation by Neil and Jill Harrison 11/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Best of luck John Donation by Mike & Bridget Shapland 11/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck, John! Donation by rosemarie rymer 10/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

target reached! good luck!! looking forward to seeing you xxx Donation by Rebecca 08/06/09  

£15.00

All the best John, you know you will do it. We will be thinking of you. Donation by Paul & Shirley Capell 06/06/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

I know how much the family have appreciated the support of this charity. Hope all goes well with the challenege you have set yourself. X Donation by Cath & Bill Moss 05/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Quite an ambitious goal for an old guy! We are most impressed. Good luck, John. Donation by John and Nancy Lesesne 03/06/09  

£50.00

Good luck - much harder work than our bike ride and not sure you will be able to enjoy it as much! Donation by Tony&Gill 26/05/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Good luck John, I,m sure you will do well. Donation by David & Jeanette Smith 25/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Go for it, John. We will be thinking of you Donation by Geoff and Marian Singleton 25/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Don't forget to enjoy it xxx Donation by Vix and Al Chambers 22/05/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Another challenge - Good Luck John - Just get round it. Donation by Bas & Ann Godden 21/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Hope you cause less chaos than our daughter did in her first Triathlon Donation by John and Norma 19/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck John. Donation by Andrew Orchard 07/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

This also ageing athlete understands where your coming from! well done and good luck Donation by Roy And Judith Evison 04/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

As a friend of Simons I hope you enjoy Donation by David Barlow 27/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck John, at least you won't have to worry about getting a swimming cap on & off! All the best to you & your truely inspirational family. Donation by Holly Mees 26/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by Alex Richardson 26/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

All the best dad good luck! Hope all goes well go for it!! Donation by simon capell 23/04/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
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