Matt Leach is fundraising for The Royal British Legion

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Abingdon Marathon

on 18/10/2009

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Matt Leach

Raising money for

The Royal British Legion

Charity Registration No. 219279

It is the UK's leading charity providing financial, social and emotional support to millions who have served and are currently serving in the British Armed Forces and their dependents.

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Matt Leach

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Raised: 157%

Target: £1,000.00
Raised so far: £1,573.25

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My story

Hey hey

I'd like to ask you to think about two quick (but important) things.

1: On Sunday I'm running a marathon. Ludicrous, I know. What's more ludicrous, is that I haven't had a beer since June! And I'm afraid I'm going to ask you to sponsor me, helping to kick off this year's Poppy Appeal (the ad campaign is due to break on Monday. You can see some of the ads if you click on the 'photos' link off to the left of this blurb).

2: Once you've donated, and got that warm feeling inside, copy time to do your bit, paste it into Google, and consider signing the petition.

The first bit is easy. You can donate right here in this site. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to The Royal British Legion and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer.

Nine and half million people across the country are eligible for help. That's one in six of us!

The second bit is a bid to influence the manifestos of the political parties in the run up to the general election, to ensure that the next government does their bit for the whole Armed Forces family. You can find out a bit more when you search time to do your bit.

A huge thankyou for sponsoring me. Another whopping thankyou for adding your name to the petition. And I'd really appreciate it if you spare me a thought on Sunday; raise a glass at about one o'clock - I'll be getting very good at drinking ale again from about that time!

Thanks

Matt

	25.16 miles - well done ! Donation by Ginger Beef 04/11/09	£39.25 + £11.07 Gift Aid
	Donation by Umi Kerai 02/11/09	£100.00
	Fleeced! 9 mins under 4hrs @2.50/min = an extra £22.50 - call it £25. Good work fella. 3:40 next time please... Donation by David Firmin 02/11/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Well done Leachoir Donation by Robert Avis 26/10/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done Leachy - I'm massively impressed!x Donation by Annie Poland 19/10/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Well done Matt. Donation by Phillip Hawkins 19/10/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Well done Matt. A worthy cause Donation by Mo 19/10/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck Matt. Tony & Elaine. Donation by Anthony Dryden 17/10/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	I'll stick to cycling so well done!! Donation by Jane Langdon 17/10/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Good luck Matt Donation by Christine & John 17/10/09	£80.00 + £22.56 Gift Aid
	Well done Matt. Sorry that you're the only one flying the flag for the Black Hand. x Donation by Kerry Kirkpatrick 16/10/09	£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid
	Go sweetheart! Donation by Toni 16/10/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Cripes ML! Best of luck with it all. Focus on the guinness. Will add £2.50 for every minute under 4 hours. Donation by David Firmin 16/10/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Donation by Jeremy Prescot 16/10/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Good choice and good luck! Donation by Hayley Robinson 16/10/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Matt!! Donation by Tessa Turnbull 16/10/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Leacho, best of luck - Sub 4 hours... do it! Donation by Richard Ley 16/10/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Best of luck, you've certainly done the prep! Bruce Donation by Bruce Cairns 16/10/09	£13.00 + £3.67 Gift Aid
	Rather you than me! Donation by Paul Carter 16/10/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Matt, I am very happy to donate you my Friday night curry fund for this very important race! Good luck! Jules Donation by Julia O'Brien 16/10/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Lets see ya smash the £1000 mark! ...Another UWDC chap! Donation by steve chillingworth 16/10/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Such a worthy cause. All the best. Donation by Jon Bird (UWDC) 16/10/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Top cause mate, good luck! Donation by Rory Wilson 16/10/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Super willpower to resist a pint for such a long time....good luck with the run and will happily get in the drinks for you when we catch up. Donation by Rebecca Turner 16/10/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	good luck,and i hope you enjoy a pint in the near future Donation by jeremy slattery 16/10/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Good luck Donation by Amardip Chauhan 16/10/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	I am filled with Black Hand pride. Good luck! You'll be ace. And don't forget the jelly babies... Donation by Jo Stephens 16/10/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	PMA Leachy, good luck......with the energiser gel sachets! Donation by Louise Wood 16/10/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Best of luck Matt. Really worthy cause. Donation by Mick Winn 16/10/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Matt. For a very good cause. My Dad's the oldest member of the British Legion in our town, and he'll be very proud of you. Kathy Donation by Kathleen Hyslop 15/10/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£1,543.25
Offline donations:	£30.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£385.92

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