"We have fought the good fight, We have finished the race. We have kept the faith." We did it! On Sunday 13th April 2008, Martin and I ran the race of our lives - the London Marathon. (You can search for our times and statistics on www.london-marathon.co.uk. Martin's running number was 33103 and mine was 33102.) We were inspired by the battle our nana has been waging with Alzheimer's disease over the last decade. She has a very special place in all of our hearts and it is her fighting spirit that kept us running through the last six miles that were indisputably the toughest. Below you will find news about the way we raised money. If you're still reading and you haven't donated yet, well go for it now! And if you have already donated and are just checking up on us then please make today the day you pass the web address of this page on to a friend who may be interested in donating as well. The After Party Thank you very, very much to Jacqueline, Bryan, Georgia and Reilly for hosting the after party on Sunday 13th. The food was superb (especially the Thai chicken) and the pie was a very popular dessert. Mrs Canning Thank you to Mrs Canning for knitting those fine post marathon green and white jumpers. I will treasure mine always. So will Anne. She has barely had it off since last Wednesday and was last seen in a green and white flash with a bottle of red wine a few days ago... Quiz Night Number Three A fun night was had by all at the Hyndland Bowling Club. A special thanks to Anne Walker for all her hard work and to the infamous Sam and Robbie who managed to raise an additional £100 on the night by opening themselves up to bribes in return for answers. Thank you to everyone who donated raffle and auction prizes. The prizes were fantastic and I think most teams won at least one prize! Thank you to everyone who came along and supported us...we couldn't do it without you. And finally...well done to the winning team, the Western Wondercats. Without a shadow of a doubt you were the most triumphant and corrupt team of the evening! Quiz Night Number Two On a wet and windy London night on Friday 29th February, over 50 people turned up to support our second Quiz night in London. The rendezvous was 'The Log Cabin' next to Northfields tube station and within half an hour of arrival the venue had been transformed from a play school to a battle ground for friends and family of Cathie's from far and wide to pit their wits against the mighty Timbury's Trivia-tastic Quiz. A great night was had by all and we managed to raise £625! Thank you to everyone who came along, thank you to all those who donated raffle prizes and a huge thanks to Artie, Michael, Jacqueline and Anne who pulled the whole thing together. Here's to Quiz night number three in Glasgow on Friday 28th March. I wonder if we can beat £625... Does that sound like a challenge?! Quiz night Number One! Marty’s Quiz night Feb 08 Congratulations to “Girls on top” the winners of “Marty’s Quiz Night Feb 08”. And well done to the gallant runners up, the “Girl in the Green Top” and the “IBMeciles” [sic]. I’d like to extend another huge thank you to all who made the effort to attend and donate prizes. We had almost 70 people in attendance, so if everyone remembers to pay up, we should make over £350; well worthwhile, I’m sure you’ll agree. I’ve been getting lots of emails to say how much fun everyone had, so I’m absolutely delighted; that was just as important as raising money. Maybe we should do it again sometime (although next time it may be re-branded “Damien and Marty’s Quiz night…). Many thanks again, Marty 2. Julie wrote a Training Diary for the Daily Record Check out the links below! http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/tags/julie-gordon/ Last column Other articles http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/article.php?sec=1&id=19693 http://www.alzscot.org/pages/media/JulieGordonmarathon.htm http://www.alzscot.org/pages/media/Julies_London_Marathon_Success.htm And another mention...
- 2 Timothy 4:7
Yours in running,
Julie, Mark and Martin
Raised so far: £8,275.00
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A donation from the paper for Julie's writing efforts... Donation by Daily Record on 03/06/08 |
£300.00 |
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Thanks again for all the donations from supporters at the club. Donation by Western Tennis Club on 28/05/08 |
£236.00 |
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.HAIL HAIL Donation by Gerald,Julie, Amy & Caitlin on 18/05/08 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid |
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For determination in running and wit in writing....gaun yersel doll.x Donation by Paul E and family and friends on 15/05/08 |
£80.00 + £22.56 Gift Aid |
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you have done Tommy and Cathie proud Donation by john timbury on 09/05/08 |
£30.00 |
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Julie - well done, apologies for the delay Donation by Martin Family on 05/05/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Well done Julie and Martin Donation by Inverclyders on 27/04/08 |
£50.00 |
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Well done Julie! Donation by Iris, Ken, & Fleur Mackay on 25/04/08 |
£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid |
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that 44 pence was annoying me! Donation by skelf on 23/04/08 |
£2.56 + £0.72 Gift Aid |
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Well Done Julie! Donation by Rankin Family on 22/04/08 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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Well done Julie Donation by Mike Kolacz on 22/04/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Thank you to everyone who handed me personal donations! Donation by Western Tennis Club on 21/04/08 |
£195.00 |
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from the extended Adams Family Donation by Valerie Adams on 19/04/08 |
£110.00 + £31.03 Gift Aid |
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Well done Julie, enjoyed the training runs. You will smash that time next year. Donation by Jude on 18/04/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Well Done Martin ! Donation by Neil Sanderson on 16/04/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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We are all very proud of you Julie andMartin. What a wonderful achievement ! Donation by Rome Pilgrims on 15/04/08 |
£35.00 |
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Well done Julie and Martin, heard all about it from Kathleen Donation by Kerri McHale on 15/04/08 |
£5.00 |
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I am characteristically late, but well done! Donation by Dave P on 15/04/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Well done Martin! Will need some of your expert tips for next year! Donation by Virginia Chappat on 15/04/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Your Nana needs this more than we do. Congratulations!! xXx Donation by Wee Tee and Stuarty Bo on 14/04/08 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Rosa says well done coach Donation by spinney family on 14/04/08 |
£50.00 |
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Congrats Donation by Rebecca Gardner on 14/04/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Mon tae..........! Donation by Sr Mary Brenda & Sr Mary Dot on 13/04/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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well done Julie! From Anne, Thomas and family. x. Donation by ANNE MUIR on 13/04/08 |
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid |
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Fantastic Julie! well done from us all (Hamish trying to spot you on the telly!) Donation by The Stewart Family on 13/04/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
| * Total raised online: | £8,275.00 |
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| Offline donations: | £0.00 |
| Mobile donations: | £0.00 |
| Total Raised: | £8,275.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £1,283.63 |
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