Dear Friends,
Now that the marathon is over, I am grateful that people are continuing to give, so that I have now raised over £2000 and hope to raise more.
It was certainly a wonderful experience to take part, with onlookers cheering me all the way with "Come on John!" and comments like "Only twenty miles to go dad. You can do it!". I was certainly pleased to finish the 26 miles, far from last, in 8 hours 12 minutes and to collect my medal. This was a happy conclusion to the pleasure of practising the route, getting to know parts of London that I had not known before and meeting people, like the Vietnam war veteran who regularly comes over to London to take part. Afterwards I was wheeled off in style, in a rickshaw round Trafalgar Square, for refreshments at the Civil Service Club.
I have also been heartened by the support for my cause and ask you to think if there is someone else you know who might be willing to give to Alzheimer's Concern. Many of you who have given are aware of the impact of dementia or Alzheimer's upon friends or members of their family which has added to the sense of a common bond of interest.
So once again, thank you everyone. It has all been very well worthwhile.
John
www.justgiving.com/johnmetcalfe1
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Raised:
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Raised so far: £2,113.76
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Well done, John, the Old Bridlingtonians are proud of you! Donation by Paul Gibson on 12/05/09 |
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Amazing stamina! Congratulations for raising so much for such a good cause. Donation by Diana Duff-miller on 12/05/09 |
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Wow. I would have collapsed! Donation by ROY & ANN on 09/05/09 |
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Well Done Donation by John Austin on 09/05/09 |
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Congratulations! Well done on your achievement. Donation by Kate Hughes on 06/05/09 |
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Well done - an excellent cause Donation by Shelagh and Marios Z on 03/05/09 |
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Well done Uncle John Donation by Gill&Paul&Harry&James on 01/05/09 |
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Amazing staying power - well done! Donation by Sue Rowe on 29/04/09 |
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from all the family in york well done Donation by barbara brian york on 29/04/09 |
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Many congratulations on your achievement Donation by Bridget Robb on 29/04/09 |
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You have set an example for all of us, keep it up. Donation by Usman kiani on 28/04/09 |
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A noble effort for a good cause Donation by Ruth Cartwright on 28/04/09 |
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John, you are a star! Actions definitely speak louder than words. Well done! Donation by Nushra Mansuri on 28/04/09 |
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Well done, John. what a fantastic achievement - the big question is: How do you follow this one? Running the next one? Only joking! Donation by Tonni & Tony Cooper on 27/04/09 |
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Beautiful day for a walk! Donation by Simon. Alison and Millie on 26/04/09 |
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Have a great day running ! Donation by Mike & Judy on 26/04/09 |
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Good day for running! Good luck. Geoff and Gill Cousins Donation by Gill and Geoff on 26/04/09 |
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On our way to Scotland but wishing you luck on the day Donation by Elaine & Alasdair Fraser on 24/04/09 |
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Good Luck! hope the weather's kind. Donation by Anna Freeland on 24/04/09 |
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Good luck John! Donation by Kris Company Team on 22/04/09 |
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Not long now! Good luck and enjoy a brilliant day Donation by Anne + Tony on 22/04/09 |
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Good luck John! You are an example to us all! Donation by Angela,Henryk and Jonathan Drysch on 20/04/09 |
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Good Luck for a good cause! Donation by Jenny, Alan & Beverly Price (St Matthew' on 19/04/09 |
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Good luck and good cause! Donation by Hilary and James Cooke on 15/04/09 |
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After challenging debate with the Chinese and then climbing their Great Wall without any problems, this will be a pushover! with fond memories. Donation by Clarendon and Rodney on 11/04/09 |
| * Total raised online: | £1,130.00 |
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| Offline donations: | £983.76 |
| Mobile donations: | £0.00 |
| Total Raised: | £2,113.76 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £315.90 |
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