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My story

 

Thank you for visiting my fundraising page. Please give what you can as your donations will go a long way and towards a fantastic cause that is very close to my heart.

On October 24th i am flying out to India with a good friend of mine to compete in an Ultra-Marathon, the Himalayan 100 Stage Race.

This involves running 100 miles in 5 days across some pretty precarious terrain at an altitude of 12,000 feet all in the name of achievement and representing a fantastic charity, Meningitis UK. There are only around 50 athletes that get to do this  event every year so i have been quite lucky (??) to talk my way into it.

I have spent 6 months of my life in preparation for this event and have put everything on hold in order to do my very best when representing this fantastic charity. I have lost my social life as i have been running around 60 miles a week in all weather at weekends and before work to gain the best possible preparation for this trip. Thus, i need to make a few friends when i get back from India as i now have none!  As well as this i have been using an altitude simulator which gave me altitude sickness and have not had a drink for around 34 years (slight exaggeration but you get my point).

The most drastic move however was shaving off my beloved locks in an aim to be more streamlined. My poor scalp had not seen the light of day for 15 years and to say it was ghost white and very unattractive is an understatement. Suffice to say i will not be doing that again.

So why does having the opportunity to represent Meningitis UK in this event mean so much to me?

Meningitis is a disease that has affected people close to me for many years and has taken the lives of the children of 2 good friends of mine as well as changing the life of somebody very special to me who contracted viral meningitis 3 years ago. It still amazes me that this disease has so little exposure hence the threats of this disease are still largely incognito across the nation. So if i can raise awareness surrounding Meningitis by sacrificing myself to achieve something significant then it will be more then worth the hard work. Who knows...something as simple as you reading this may  prompt you to research Meningitis which could actually save a life.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Meningitis UK 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.

Jonny

Very well done Donation by Dick and Mary Coard 11/12/07  

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Well Done Donation by marcel 26/11/07  

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Well done Donation by Charlotte Gurnell 26/11/07  

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What an inspiration you are. As an employe of Meningitis Uk I just want to say THANKS! Donation by Penny Crawley 15/11/07  

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What an inspiration you are Jonny - we are so proud of you! Donation by Emily from Meningitis UK 15/11/07  

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Duuuuuuude hiiiii555555 Donation by Lucylu 06/11/07  

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Hey JB! Thinking of you! x Donation by Iona 31/10/07  

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Hey Jonny! So I know its a bit belated, I hope you're doing great and what you're doing is amazing! Donation by Caz 30/10/07  

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Go Jonny Go Go Go - You can do it...Tiger T-Shirt and all that. Donation by Short Bald Fella 29/10/07  

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saw you on Groupnet - what's wrong with a 5K run?? Good luck! Donation by nick king 29/10/07  

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Just - wishing you luck! Donation by P Berry (at HBOS) 29/10/07  

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Good luck! Hope it went well... Donation by Katfrin 29/10/07  

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Best of luck ! Donation by J KERR 29/10/07  

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Went there this year - walkings bad enough! Have a bottle of Everest beer when you finish! Donation by Mike Norton 29/10/07  

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Donation by Sally Naylor 29/10/07  

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Good luck! Donation by Catriona 27/10/07  

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Saw this on Groupnet. Best of luck. Donation by Keith Donald 26/10/07  

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Saw your story on GroupNet. Great cause, the best of luck. Donation by Louise B 26/10/07  

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Best of Luck Jonny - A truly inspirational effort ! Donation by Tom Neilson 26/10/07  

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Good Luck! Donation by Iona Macfarlane 26/10/07  

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god luck with the trip Johnny-Himalayas are great but watch out for the leeches though! Donation by steven mcgrath 26/10/07  

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I have just seen you on Groupnet!!..The very best of luck for a such a worthwhile cause!! Well done Donation by Sarah McCarthy 26/10/07  

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Hope your hair grows back !!! Best of luck and great cause to run for Donation by Colin Dunleavey 26/10/07  

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I work for HBOS - amazing effort and worthy cause Good Luck Donation by Lisa 26/10/07  

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Good cause - excellent effort! Donation by Anne Marie Parker 26/10/07  

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What an amazing challenge. Wishing you strong lungs and sound knees....and success. Donation by Susan Marr 26/10/07  

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A remarkable challenge for a very worth cause - good luck! Donation by Leigh O'Connor 26/10/07  

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All the best!! Donation by Chris Dwyer 26/10/07  

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Good luck mate. Top effort!!!!! Donation by CraigWig 26/10/07  

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Thank god for bonkers people like you !! Good luck !! Donation by anonymous 26/10/07  

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