Raised: 136%
Target: £1,250.00
Raised so far: £1,696.00
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My story

 

Once again the National Blind Children's Society is providing me with the opportunity to take part in th Flora London Marathon in 2008. Last year was my first marathon and supposed to be my last!! I promised Julie I would never do it again - but couldn't resist the opportunity to have another chance of putting myself through the agony of running 26.2 miles and the fantastic feeling of crossing the finish line

Last time I was able to raise almost £2500 for the NBCS which is such a worthwhile cause, so I have a very challenging target to match that this time!

Please visit www.nbcs.org.uk for details of the fantastic work the charity carries out.

Update 21st March 2008

Final 20 mile run on Sunday!! Then start to taper - sounds like I jnow what I am doing!! Not sure about that but happy to listen to people who DO know how to run a marathon.

The support I have had has been even better than last year, which was brilliant in itself. This will be my last maathon - I am going to concentrate on shorter races in the future. It will be nice to  run a few half marathons and 10k's again!

Amanda and Lance's wedding plans are going well - Amanda and Julie are going looking at wedding dresses tomorrow.

This will be my last update until after the marathon - I would like to thank everybody  who has  sponsored me so far - it never ceases to amaze me just how generous people can be.

Once again thank you for visiting my fundraising page. Please dig deep and sponsor me online. Please pass on the address of this webpage to all of your family and friends.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: National Blind Childrens Society 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!

Many thanks for your support.

John

Well done John...we are so proud of you.. Donation by McMahon family 14/04/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

good luck we will be looking out for you on tele Donation by rob o 12/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

best of luck Donation by zoe robinson 10/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Best of luck John, have fun! Donation by Jayne Thompson 09/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

26.1 miles more than I could manage! Donation by Chris Noden 09/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Enjoy ! And good luck. Donation by Loz 09/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck John. We will be thinking about you. Enjoy the day!! Love Chris and Karen xx Donation by Chris and Karen 05/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck John Donation by Salina Ouhibi 03/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Keep up the good work Donation by Sue 26/03/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck from Colin, Lisa, Hayley & Samantha. Donation by Lisa Reid 24/03/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Best of luck John, enjoy it! Donation by Sally Richardson 18/03/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck mate! 50 years young! Donation by Rob Bowler 18/03/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best of Luck Mate Donation by roy wade 18/03/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck John Donation by David Pain 18/03/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

What do you think of when you are running? Donation by David Owens 16/03/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck my wonderful husband. I am so proud of you!! Donation by Julie 15/03/08  

£50.00

very best wishes and good luck Donation by pete & suzy 12/03/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck - hope the weather is kinder this year!!! Donation by Ian and Barbara 29/02/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck!! Donation by Oak Tyres 28/02/08  

£262.00

Good luck John from the staff at Oak Tyres Donation by Oak 28/02/08  

£480.00 + £135.38 Gift Aid

Good luck John Donation by RBS 18/02/08  

£100.00

Best of luck John. Donation by Steve Flaherty 02/01/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck Donation by Sue Dewison 28/12/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done John - keep on running Jx Donation by Janet Cwikowski 10/12/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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  Offline donations: £499.00
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