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Event: Flora London Marathon 2008
Event Date: 13th Apr 2008
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About my charity : Alzheimer Scotland Alzheimer Scotland
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"We have fought the good fight, We have finished the race. We have kept the faith."


- 2 Timothy 4:7

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.


Yours in running,


Julie, Mark and Martin

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/

http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/lifestyle/health-fitness/2008/02/04/vital-marathon-effort-in-aid-of-charity-86908-20308952/

http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/lifestyle/health-fitness/2008/02/11/i-cannot-handle-my-drink-86908-20315678/

http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/lifestyle/health-fitness/2008/02/18/vital-inspired-by-prospect-of-fame-at-last-86908-20323160/

http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/lifestyle/health-fitness/2008/02/25/vital-running-burns-off-calories-86908-20331122/

http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/lifestyle/health-fitness/2008/03/03/vital-my-coach-is-the-driving-force-behind-marathon-mission-86908-20338669/

http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/lifestyle/health-fitness/2008/03/10/vital-a-change-of-scenery-but-not-weather-keeps-julie-in-the-running-86908-20346401/

http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/lifestyle/health-fitness/2008/03/17/vital-pupil-s-kind-gesture-gets-me-back-in-the-training-cycle-86908-20353666/

http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/lifestyle/health-fitness/2008/03/24/running-outdoors-is-streets-ahead-of-being-stuck-on-a-treadmill-86908-20361060/

http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/lifestyle/health-fitness/2008/03/31/vital-race-is-on-to-tie-up-ends-86908-20368431/

http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/lifestyle/health-fitness/2008/04/07/vital-gran-s-courage-drives-me-on-during-the-final-countdown-86908-20375231/

Last column

http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/lifestyle/health-fitness/2008/04/14/vital-overtaken-by-a-banana-but-my-marathon-finish-was-worth-it-86908-20382448/

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...

http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/comment/columnists/showbiz-tv-columnists/paul-english/2008/04/17/rear-view-was-marathon-battle-86908-20385320/

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Display Name Date Amount Tax Bonus  Comment
Daily Record 03/06/2008 £300.00 n/a A donation from the paper for Julie's writing efforts... 
Western Tennis Club 28/05/2008 £236.00 n/a Thanks again for all the donations from supporters at the club. 
Gerald,Julie, Amy & Caitlin 18/05/2008 £100.00 £28.21 .HAIL HAIL 
Paul E and family and friends 15/05/2008 £80.00 £22.56 For determination in running and wit in writing....gaun yersel doll.x 
john timbury 09/05/2008 £30.00 n/a you have done Tommy and Cathie proud 
Martin Family 05/05/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Julie - well done, apologies for the delay 
Inverclyders 27/04/2008 £50.00 n/a Well done Julie and Martin 
Iris, Ken, & Fleur Mackay 25/04/2008 £26.00 £7.33 Well done Julie! 
skelf 23/04/2008 £2.56 £0.72 that 44 pence was annoying me! 
Rankin Family 22/04/2008 £25.00 £7.05 Well Done Julie! 
Mike Kolacz 22/04/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Well done Julie 
Western Tennis Club 21/04/2008 £195.00 n/a Thank you to everyone who handed me personal donations! 
Valerie Adams 19/04/2008 £110.00 £31.03 from the extended Adams Family 
Jude 18/04/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Well done Julie, enjoyed the training runs. You will smash that time next year. 
Neil Sanderson 16/04/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Well Done Martin ! 
Rome Pilgrims 15/04/2008 £35.00 n/a We are all very proud of you Julie andMartin. What a wonderful achievement ! 
Kerri McHale 15/04/2008 £5.00 n/a Well done Julie and Martin, heard all about it from Kathleen 
Dave P 15/04/2008 £10.00 £2.82 I am characteristically late, but well done!  
Virginia Chappat 15/04/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Well done Martin! Will need some of your expert tips for next year! 
Wee Tee and Stuarty Bo 14/04/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Your Nana needs this more than we do. Congratulations!! xXx 
spinney family 14/04/2008 £50.00 n/a Rosa says well done coach 
Rebecca Gardner 14/04/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Congrats  
Sr Mary Brenda & Sr Mary Dot 13/04/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Mon tae..........! 
ANNE MUIR 13/04/2008 £30.00 £8.46 well done Julie! From Anne, Thomas and family. x. 
The Stewart Family 13/04/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Fantastic Julie! well done from us all (Hamish trying to spot you on the telly!) 
morven 13/04/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Fantastic effort Julie. Good on you!!! 
The Donaghys 13/04/2008 £20.00 £5.64 All the best Julie. x 
ana and peter 12/04/2008 £10.00 n/a for dear cathie a lovely lady 
john and margaret 12/04/2008 £10.00 n/a all the bestyour nana will be proud 
Lydia Harrison 12/04/2008 £25.00 £7.05 Good luck....see you at the finish line! 
Jez 12/04/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Go Champs Go! 
MacBones 12/04/2008 £50.00 n/a Love the discipline. Well done the three of you 
katy mccabe 11/04/2008 £10.00 £2.82 I'm with you in spirit Julie, so if you see a dog you'll run like the clappers! Good luck 
Jem 11/04/2008 £15.00 £4.23 Life's a journey - where are you running to? 
Edmund and Jackie 10/04/2008 £200.00 £56.41 we`ll be with you in spirit (hic) 
Janice 10/04/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Go Julie!  
Alex Morris 10/04/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Good luck to you both, hope that you get to the end in one piece...you'll be expected at work on Monday though!! 
Tony Bamrah 10/04/2008 £10.00 £2.82 mon yersel gordo!!!!! 
Cool Claire 10/04/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Julie, you can do it. Run your best 
Heather and Robert Kay 09/04/2008 £15.00 n/a In honour of my grandmothers too, hope you have a good run! 
Jeremy Light 09/04/2008 £30.00 £8.46  
Jane Somerville 09/04/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Martin - Get Mr Ramsay to sign your T-shirt! I'll be in the masses behind you VIPs! Start slowly; finish strong! x 
Ruth Jones 09/04/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Best of luck- we'll get the teas for you on Monday if you can't walk 
Gallagher Family 09/04/2008 £20.00 £5.64 With an extra £10 if you get under 3.30! Enjoy.. 
Miscellaneous donations 08/04/2008 £175.00 n/a Thank you to all the people who have come and handed us money!! 
Mary Stewart 08/04/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Congratulations to you all on your fundraising and training challenges - very inspirational. 
Robert,Julie,Jenny and Calum Dunan 08/04/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Good luck Julie, Calum + Jenny will be watching out for you on the TV and will give a big cheer when you cross the finishing line. 
Anne and Harry and Derrick Sutherland 07/04/2008 £30.00 n/a Good luck...you'll do great!!  
Anne, Sam and the Robster 07/04/2008 £30.00 £8.46 run, Forest...run! :-) x 
Nicola Malc 06/04/2008 £30.00 £8.46 Good luck!! Will be looking out for you on the tv.. 
Stuart Mackenzie 03/04/2008 £10.00 £2.82 I finally got round to it Julie! Best of luck. Just read your articles, sorry to hear about the bike. And you as 'two ton tessie'? Fat chance... 
Jane Fisher 02/04/2008 £10.00 £2.82 wow you've raised an amazing amount! 
Lyn 02/04/2008 £30.00 £8.46 have fun!!! 
Glasgow Quizettes at Hyndland Bowling Club 28/3/08 30/03/2008 £1,007.00 n/a Well done Glasgow! Top fundraiser so far! 
Ed&Nicola 27/03/2008 £35.00 £9.87  
The Deveneys 26/03/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Good Luck Julie !  
The Adams family - Samuel, Sophie, Kath and Chris 20/03/2008 £180.00 £50.77 "You'll run the 26 miles, for one of her smiles, our nana!" 
Katie for Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP 20/03/2008 £320.94 n/a Our Scottish offices organised a dress down for you guys! Looking forward to supporting you all fro 
Alex Christie 20/03/2008 £25.00 £7.05 All the best ! 
Thomas 18/03/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Good luck  
Jay-dot-b-dot-hunt 17/03/2008 £20.00 £5.64 take it boomtown my friend 
Mad Mel 13/03/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Julie dont leave your bike at the sideline... 
Veronica Boyd 13/03/2008 £15.00 £4.23 Good Luck!!! I'll be watching on the t.v. so wave at the cameras!!! 
Rob Huddart 10/03/2008 £15.00 £4.23 From quiz 2. Good luck! 
Darren H 07/03/2008 £25.00 £7.05 Good luck with your ITBS! 
the Log Cabin quizzies 06/03/2008 £625.00 n/a Let's see if Glasgow can raise more than the London gang ! GOOD LUCK ALL OF YOU. 
The Johnson Family 06/03/2008 £25.00 n/a Good luck from all of us! 
Mrs Canning 06/03/2008 £20.00 n/a Good Luck! 
Mary McGuinness 03/03/2008 £10.00 £2.82 My mother suffers from alzheimer, good luck  
Keith C 03/03/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Sorry I missed the quiz Marty, heard it was a cracker! All the best for the run mate 
cousin phil 02/03/2008 £20.00 £5.64 for my auntie cathie good luck 
James Stewart's Family 01/03/2008 £30.00 £8.46 Well done Julie - good luck on the day. 
Benita 29/02/2008 £10.00 n/a Hey Marty the quiz was brilliant!!!! Good luck with the run and make sure you wear your kilt! x 
Marty Party Quiz 27/02/2008 £203.00 £57.26 What a night. Already planning quiz night 2!! 
D & Ali 27/02/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Work it , work it! Don't flash too many people along the way! 
Kim 27/02/2008 £10.00 £2.82 HR Honies had fun last night! - good luck with the run and look forward to celebrating with a drink at the finish line! 
ammar 27/02/2008 £10.00 £2.82 pump your crazy legs 
Amy and Taffy 27/02/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Great quiz night and great singing at the piano bar!!!!! Best of luck with the marathon we'll give you a big cheer at mile 18!!!  
Matt, John V & Rajan 27/02/2008 £15.00 £4.23 For the quiz night - we woz robbed of victory! 
rich bower 27/02/2008 £10.00 £2.82 cheers for the quiz! and good luck 
Walter and Lisa Morris 27/02/2008 £50.00 n/a Good luck! 
Jeff Lloyd 26/02/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Good luck Martin - I'll be with you in spirit! 
Carole & Geoff 24/02/2008 £25.00 £7.05 Good luck Julie 
Gordon, Xochitl and Alex 22/02/2008 £25.00 £7.05 All the very best. Enjoy! 
Just Joan 21/02/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Good luck Joules.  
Sian Wesley 20/02/2008 £25.00 £7.05 Go Gordo!! I will probably be with Matt in the pub although will probably only last 6 miles. I expect you to cane all 26!!  
Vanessa 20/02/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Good luck Gordon! Hope the knees hold out... Enjoy the experience!  
Drew Paterson 20/02/2008 £13.00 £3.67 Good luck! 
Johnny, Yvette and Georgina 20/02/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Good Luck! 
Jimmy and Helen 16/02/2008 £25.00 n/a Good luck! 
The Italian Connection 16/02/2008 £100.00 £28.21 In bocca al lupo! 
Thomas, Catherine, Louise and emma 13/02/2008 £150.00 n/a We may be 3000 miles away, but we are with you all in spirit. 
Melanie Lee 13/02/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Run Martin - Run!!!!! :) 
Rahul Kabra 11/02/2008 £5.00 £1.41 See you down the pub... 
Gemma Lamont 11/02/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Good luck!!  
Lesley Workman 08/02/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Go Julie! Got my orange trackie laundered ready for you should you wish to wear it on the big day! n 
Joanne 08/02/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Good Luck to you all, see you at the finish line.  
Kevin 07/02/2008 £30.00 £8.46  
Jean Wells 05/02/2008 £30.00 £8.46 GO FOR IT 
ruth webber 30/01/2008 £40.00 £11.28 Great articles Julie! Keep up the training. 
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