Raised so far: £8,455.00
My story
Well...i've run out of excuses....it would appear that i have finally arrived in the month (the 26th day to be exact) where i have to drag my ample carcass around 26 miles(+) of some of londons finest banking burial grounds (amongst other more minor sights) in this years London Marathon.
Why am I doing this? This is easier to answer than whether I can do it!
Three years ago my father died of a brain disease called PSP short for Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. PSP initially affects mainly your balance, swallowing, eyesight and vocal chords. The Progressive in PSP is the nasty bit. Each symptom gets steadily worse until complete paralysis takes over and several years can pass by before death. There is no known cure.
My dads case was atypical of the disease and very hard to watch for all the family. While these ghastly symptoms got steadily worse with us all knowing he had no chance of recovery Dads mental capacity was unimpaired. So we had the thrill of keeping in tune with his wonderful sense of humour throughout even the dark days. He bore all this with remarkable fortitude to his last days. We were able to keep Dad at home for many years due principally to my family's dedication but I know that both Dad and my Mum drew great strength in the knowledge that they were not alone.
This is where the PSP Association came in. There are over 4000 sufferers in the UK and your donation could make a real difference to help the Association find a cure.
Please please make a donation you feel comfortable with to help eliminate this dreadful disease.
In turn I will do my best to get round...sorry thinner....for the big day.
Thankyou
John Chesterman
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So please sponsor me now!
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Great effort JC, the last 26 miles were the worst! Donation by Mike Toone 08/06/09 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid | |
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Well Done! Donation by Roger Stokes 02/05/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid | |
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Donation by michael,edith and simon 02/05/09 |
£100.00 | |
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Fantastic news - hope you are not too sore!! Donation by Steve & Kate 30/04/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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Looks like all those years of "carbo loading" paid off for the finely tuned athlete that you are!Well done!J.P. Donation by john pattar 29/04/09 |
£100.00 | |
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Fancy doing it again next year ? Big congrats Xx Donation by Tracy and John Macdonald 28/04/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid | |
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Well done - i understand that the Mayor is still filling in the holes on the route as we write this... Donation by Lads at Aprirose 28/04/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid | |
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Haven't heard, but assuming all went according to plan on the day! Well done. Donation by M-C and Jonathan 28/04/09 |
£50.00 | |
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WELL DONE, JOHN! And thanks for the pizza on Sunday! x Donation by London Laura Walters 27/04/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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Well done JC, did the Vaseline help? Donation by The Crezies 27/04/09 |
£25.00 | |
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Here's the other half for the cigar stunt! VERY well earned, well done John! Donation by Angus & Juliet 26/04/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid | |
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Good man! Donation by Tim Petzold 26/04/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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wish we were there to cheer you on big hugsxx Donation by henry susie hooper 26/04/09 |
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid | |
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Enjoy! Donation by Maureen Ryan 26/04/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid | |
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I'll make it £60 if you sprint the last mile. Donation by FOZZIE 25/04/09 |
£59.40 + £16.75 Gift Aid | |
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What a fantastic thing to do - good luck! Donation by Townsend family 25/04/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid | |
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Make sure you eat enough ! Good luck - will be thinking of you. Donation by Peter & Gill 25/04/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid | |
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Good on yer Mr C, look how much you've raised!! ENJOY IT and don't forget the vaseline. Donation by The Redferns 24/04/09 |
£26.20 + £7.39 Gift Aid | |
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Good luck and big beers at your celebratory lunch after the race Donation by Jody Serra 24/04/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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good luck ! Donation by Alan Witzenfeld 24/04/09 |
£250.00 + £70.51 Gift Aid | |
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Munam ma nam do do do do do Go for it John !if u can survive my endless drivel for a week you can survive this ! wamma borrow the hip flask ? Donation by Charlie Muir 24/04/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid | |
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Hope you enjoy the day. A very worthwhile cause! Donation by Gravestocks 23/04/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid | |
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See you in The Crown 4.30ish!! Donation by Fiona & Dawson 23/04/09 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid | |
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Good luck! Donation by The Bushells 23/04/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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I love Tom's comment.. "Run fat Daddy run" so ditto that mate! Donation by andrew and steph 23/04/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid | |
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Good Luck! Donation by Sue & Alex 23/04/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid | |
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Please come back to the Chubby Club afterwards. Donation by Joel 23/04/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid | |
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Good Luck, Have a great day. Donation by Tania Andy and Ozzy Brooks 23/04/09 |
£25.00 | |
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shame i can't join you Donation by the halls 23/04/09 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid | |
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Uncle Alan will be having a chuckle from above on Sunday! Best of Luck Donation by Linda & John Bannatyne 23/04/09 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid |
| * Total raised online: | £7,455.00 |
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| Offline donations: | £1,000.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £1,696.54 |
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