John Smith is fundraising for Macmillan Cancer Support

John Smith's Fundraising Page

Stirling Novice Triathlon

on 07/06/2009

Somebody help me get on this thing!

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Raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support

Charity Registration No. 261017

Macmillan Cancer Support improves the lives of people affected by cancer. We provide practical, medical, emotional and financial support and push for better cancer care. One in three of us will get cancer. Two million of us are living with it. We are all affected by cancer. We can all help. We are Macmillan.

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John Smith

Raised: 125%

Target: £700.00
Raised so far: £880.00

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------UPDATE------APRIL 2009------UPDATE---------UPDATE----- Well thats it then - the first of many triathlons completed! I have been well and truly bitten by the Tri-Bug. As you may know I was intending to take part in another tri-a-tri in September but being the impulsive foolish person I am, I have entered to take part in the Lochore Open Water Triathlon in July (cold water, fish and monsters from the deep etc!!) Thanks to you all for helping me reach such a terrific amount of cash raised and here's hoping the figure keeps on climbing. ------UPDATE------APRIL 2009------UPDATE---------UPDATE----- Just to let you know that training is going very well and thanks to all of my sponsors. Your support is very much appreciated. A very good friend of mine (Mr Donald Ford) kindly offered to donate a couple of pieces of golfing gems! Donald gave me a copy of his widely acclaimed book and DVD of "The Carnoustie Story" (signed by Open Champion Paul Lawrie no less) to 'auction' and help raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support. My dear friend Angus Rust has very generously agreed to donate £100 in return for the exclusive offer. Many thanks to you both gents! See you all soon and thanks again. ----------------------------------------------- HI there and thanks for taking the time to visit my fundraising page. As Father Time marches my life ever onwards, many changes have taken place in the last 40+ years. After a recent 'think-tank' meeting at The Crown the other week, I realised that there are a couple of things that seem more and more prevalent as time goes by. The first - and more trivial point - is that my belly just keeps getting bigger and bigger! The second is that I am becoming constantly aware of the many friends, relatives, colleagues and acquaintances that are being taken from us by cancer. I decided I would try and do 'my little bit' and help raise funds to support the excellent work carried out by Macmillan Cancer Support whilst at the same time doing something about my big belly! I have set myself two goals this year and have entered to compete in two Triathlon events. The first is in Stirling on June 7th whilst the second is in Grantown on September 6th. As I am not yet quite ready for the 'Ironman' events, I have signed up for the Sprint Events which consist of a 750m swim followed by a 20k bike ride topped off with a 5k run. Training for all three disciplines (that I have never been particularly good at) has already started and I have set myself a target time of 90 minutes to complete each triathlon. However this time excludes the 25 minutes it will take to shower and blow dry my hair after the swim of course! If you can, I would really appreciate it if you could take 5 minutes and make a donation via this website. Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It's also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Macmillan Cancer Support gets your money faster and, if you're a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation. So please sponsor me now! Thanks very much and I hope to see you soon. John. PS - If you happen to drive past a bright yellow chubby bloke on a bike, out of breath and wobbling all over the place - give me a lift!

	Any hope for those 50+? lol Donation by Bridget Humphries on 18/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	You didn't expect it any earlier?! Donation by Mike on 07/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	late as usual, you'll have done it by now!! well done Donation by Granjan on 07/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck John - Good work for a good cause. Donation by Mark, Fiona, Jack & Owen on 05/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	A great effort for a great organisation that does make the difference. Good luck. Donation by The Robertsons on 30/05/09	£20.00
	all the best John. Donation by george nicolson on 28/05/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Doing a triathlon John, is very much like making love to a beautiful woman. Hot + red-faced after 5 mins, you spend the next waiting for it to end! Donation by Basque Tony on 26/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	just ignore all the jibes mate, I think you're looking great for a man of your age - if I look half as good when I get to your age, I'll be happy Donation by Pete Dorovic on 25/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck! Donation by Agnes Leadingham on 21/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	All the best from the Lamb Family. Donation by Lamb Family on 21/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	you certainly look the part - celebration in the Crown afterwards!! Donation by Dawn & Bobby on 15/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	My granny started cycling at 83 years old. She has been doing about ten miles per day - and now we don't know where on earth she is! Donation by Baz the Builder on 07/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	All the very best - keep going with the training and no stopping off in the Crown on the way home!! Donation by Banks family on 03/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Never mind the fundraising Smithy, how come you have never mentioned you know Simon Le Bon?? Donation by Chubbster Forth on 03/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Way to go, Big Boy! Donation by The Whytes on 31/03/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Wee bruv we are really proud of you. We know you can do it. Go Johnny Go. I Donation by Jane and Ian on 28/03/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	You mean I didn't put you off??!! Donation by Aileen Thorpe on 27/03/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	A man of your word Mr Smith! Can't wait to hear the post 'match' low-down. Donation by Helly on 27/03/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	I know how much the support from Macmillan means to cancer patients. Well done John and I hope it helps get you back to your previous fitness levels. Donation by Jane and Brian on 23/03/09	£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
	Go for it John! Donation by Richard Smith on 21/03/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	You must be mad! Great cause... Hope you have more stamina doing this than you do at drinking!! Donation by Karen Brown on 18/03/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Remember the Gel saddle & cream !! Donation by Simon le Bon on 18/03/09	£10.00
	Johnny boy, no probs for you you big hunk :-) xxxxxlolxxxxx Donation by Jan Dave Ben and Dylan on 17/03/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	I don't know if this type of activity will assist or hamper your attempts to get your hands on the Gadgee trophy this year. All the best. Donation by Murray Rhind on 17/03/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Bawsack! I will give you all the cash if you never burn my eyes wearing they shorts ever again! Donation by Jim P on 17/03/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£740.00
Offline donations:	£140.00
Mobile donations:	£0.00
Total Raised:	£880.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£188.97

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