John DREW is fundraising for Action on Addiction

John Drew's Fundraising Page

Flora London Marathon 2009

on 26/04/2009

Running in the Malvern Hills in 2008

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Raising money for

Action on Addiction

Charity Registration No. 1117988

Addiction is the biggest preventable killer in the UK. We take action to disarm addiction. We do this through research, treatment, family support, education and training.

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John DREW

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Raised: 104%

Target: £2,600.00
Raised so far: £2,702.20

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My story

Thank you for visiting this site, and to any returning sponsors.

I ran the London Marathon on 26th April with the declared goals of enjoying it, aiming for four hours or so and not hurting myself too much in the process.

Being strict , I think I achieved about half of that. It was a very rewarding experience being cheered along every step of the way by a massive crowd, I just missed my 4 hour goal and I have damaged my legs in the process (though hopefully only temporarily). Certainly a few days on they are pretty useless to me, and every staircase presents a serious challenge.

I finished in 4h09, with the last few miles being very much a case of mind over matter as I tried to speed up a bit and found that the accelerator peddle was no longer working. I ran most of the way with a friend from University days, which helped alot. Then about half way through I saw another runner in an 'Action on Addiction' vest and chatted to him a fair bit. He explained that the charity had helped him as a heroin addict when he was 15, and that he is now married with children and works designing IT systems for a major corporation. It was a striking example of the difference that this charity can make to people's lives.

So thank you to everyone who sponsored me (and if you haven't already, it's not too late!).

John

	Congratulations! Donation by Jen Grant 01/05/09	£26.20 + £7.39 Gift Aid
	Well done, John -- this is what the "incentivising formula" suggested, to the nearest significant figure per mile... Donation by Sarah Wilson 29/04/09	£260.00 + £73.33 Gift Aid
	Well done (we hope) Donation by Elsner family 26/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck John! Donation by Eoin Daly 25/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Here's to a great Sunday run! Donation by Farhad Riahi 25/04/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Good luck! Not long to go now Donation by Daryl Spelman 24/04/09	£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid
	"Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us" Donation by The Hodsons 24/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Have a great Day - Vivian and Nick Donation by Vivian Hunt 24/04/09	£260.00 + £73.33 Gift Aid
	Good luck - hope the training went well! Donation by Michael Beckham 24/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck - having been seeing the diversion signs all week in London!! Donation by Nick & Fran 24/04/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good luck! Donation by Alasdair Hamblin 24/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Admirable. Will be with you in spirit! Donation by Susanna Drew 23/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	How many times would you have to walk up and down your lawn with the mower to equal 26miles? That's probably 10 years mowing equivalent. God bless Donation by David Strickland-Eales 23/04/09	£52.00 + £14.67 Gift Aid
	Lets hope you find the marathon as easy as Black 55!!! Good Luck! Donation by The Goslings 22/04/09	£52.00 + £14.67 Gift Aid
	you'll be on your third pint by the time I finish! Donation by kevin stewart 22/04/09	£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid
	but isn't the lean approach to run as the crow flies between start and end points? Donation by James & Jenny M 22/04/09	£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid
	good luck! It was a great holiday Donation by Carol Hardyman 22/04/09	£220.00 + £62.05 Gift Aid
	good luck Donation by Sally Eason 22/04/09	£10.00
	Don't forget to eat and sleep before the big day, they say it's important! Enjoy it! Donation by Tania 22/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	All the best and do you best to take more more money off Jonathan Curry. Donation by Jon Shaw 21/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	£1 per mile and we will gladly add another £1 for every minute under the 4 hour mark!! Donation by Jonathan Curry 21/04/09	£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid
	Hope the weather is kind and you reach your target. Donation by Rose and Tim Parker 21/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	What a great inspiration! My £26 is 15p for every yard in the last mile...you'll need to finish. Donation by Geoff Gage 20/04/09	£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid
	Running the marathon should prevent any risk of addiction to Jogging so it's clearly for a good cause - good luck John and hope you enjoy the day! Donation by Andy Stevens 20/04/09	£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
	Good Luck! Something to be really proud of ! Donation by Carol & Andy Howe 16/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well impressed, go for it and good luck Donation by Newton Family 16/04/09	£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid
	Good luck. We can't wait for you to join the Worcester marathon runners elite - we'll happily celebrate with you! Donation by Claire and Carl 16/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Think of Malvern Training runs and you'll do it! Donation by Baz - SPBC Warrior 16/04/09	£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid
	Good luck big dog Donation by Jim Brennan 15/04/09	£26.00
	Get through miles 18 - 21 and you'll be fine. Good luck! Donation by Demetra Pinsent 08/04/09	£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid

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