My story

UPDATE

Sorry to all those who sponsored me for the NYC marathon i was unable to compete .... my leg (the accident) keeps suffering stress fractures around the screws and original breaks and was advised that i must now stop running


once again sorry BUT....


i will do London to Brighton bike ride in the summer as this is a no impact sport (bet i hit a bloody bus though)

follow my story and give me your support please

we all thank you


UPDATE

NEW YORK MARATHON 2009 (madness)

As you all know, I’m not one to do things by halves.  So true to form my first run after the accident will be right round the Big Apple.  By the way, I’ve heard that the Kenyans have dramatically increased their training regimes now this news has been made public.

I'm sure you will appreciate how hard running this race will be after the accident (you must do, I’ve told you all enough times)....and the fact that I am no natural runner (in case you hadn’t noticed) will make it extra tough.

But of course Lola is worth every second of it and her charity Chase deserves and needs all the support it can get.  So support me and in turn support Chase – an amazing organisation that does so much incredible for work for so many people.

CHASE are there to help share the pain and help people deal with what no parent should ever face.  I don’t want to go on into all the details, you know the situation and as a family we just have to get on with it.

CHASE also enables families to share time together, helping them to focus on the other children in the family by taking some of the strain. 

Right now Lola is doing well and is in a new main stream school. So today, as ever, the motto is never give up (hopefully it’ll be same on race day).

Jesca (11), Lola's sister is also doing great, but she is coming to understand that her sister is unwell.  What she does not understand is that now she is a sister, but one day she will be an only child.

... how do you explain that?

Lola on the other hand just smiles and gets on with it, she believes she can do everything!  No matter how many times you tell her no...  she just keeps going (headstrong like her mother and father!).

One thing that my accident proves ... there is always someone worse off than you, so we should always do what we can for others.

Thank you to all our friends who have been there for Lola and of course us, it is very much appreciated.  All of our friends in this last year have helped in one way or another by donating or raising money for Chase children's hospice


CHASE Children's Hospice Service is dedicated to the support of children who are not expected to reach their 19th birthday. For these children there is, at present, no hope of cure, but they and their families still need care and support over the course of the life ahead of them. Ever since 1994 CHASE has been dedicated to the support of life-limited children and their families in Surrey, South West London and parts of  West Sussex . CHASE offers this vital service at no cost to the families 24 hours a day, every day of the year, in whatever way it is needed, emotionally or practically - at home or at Christopher's - the purpose built children's hospice just outside  Guildford . CHASE supports life-limited young people and their families without end... At diagnosis At home At Christopher's children's hospice Throughout bereavement for as long as help is needed

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: CHASE Hospice Care for Children 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.

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Shooting Star CHASE is the children's hospice service, supporting local families with a child or teenager not expected to reach their 19th birthday. Shooting Star CHASE currently helps over 600 families living in western London, Surrey and West Sussex. Find out more at shootingstarchase.org.uk

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Proud of you sunshine!

Donation by Michael Clarke on 23/04/07

£50.00

Run Forest, run!!!!!

Donation by Nicki Dean on 23/04/07

£26.00

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I know a good chiropodist...

Donation by Chris Hendrie on 23/04/07

£50.00

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Well done John.

Donation by Chancellors on 23/04/07

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Truly inspiring John - a tremendous achievement especially in the heat. Best of luck to you all.

Donation by Lloyd & Fiona Baylis on 23/04/07

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Well done!!

Donation by Glen Thompson on 23/04/07

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Aha, a small Brucey Bonus for Mt. F! - well done.

Donation by Mr. Edison lamb-tickler on 23/04/07

£20.00

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Well done Freeza

Donation by Johnathan on 23/04/07

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Well done mate,I did n't think you could run a bath let alone a marathon.x

Donation by Geoff Pesche on 23/04/07

£50.00

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Fantastic, Well done mate, being Scottish I thought I would pay wehn the job was done.

Donation by Simon and Lisa on 23/04/07

£50.00

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I couldnt imagine Freeze finishing a Marathon, but he could easily polish off a Snickers, maybe 2?

Donation by maf * pHew on 23/04/07

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Well done John, great result, should be very proud. Rosie (Steve`s Mum)

Donation by Rosie Tunstall on 22/04/07

£10.00

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All the best John - Run Fat Boy Run!!!

Donation by Derek Bradstock on 22/04/07

£100.00

+ £28.21 Gift Aid

as promised

Donation by IAN ARTHUR RAINFORD on 22/04/07

£5.00

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GO Johnny go you are the man love Shay Angela and kidsxxxxxx

Donation by SHAY JOHNSON on 22/04/07

£30.00

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Good Luck John, very proud of you!

Donation by Richard Digance on 22/04/07

£20.00

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I am the mum of one of steves pt clients - really worthwhile best of luck

Donation by Lyn Grimme on 21/04/07

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All the Luck in the World,John--CHASE and catch your big dream

Donation by Gemini48 on 20/04/07

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Donation by anonymous on 20/04/07

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Good running John. I'm sure you'll break that 6 hour barrier if things go well

Donation by Martin on 20/04/07

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John its been a pleasure training you,your an insipiration to others. Stay focused,good luck mate

Donation by Steve Tunstall on 20/04/07

£50.00

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go john go. we're so proud of you for just starting.....love mandi & Jason Jules xxxx

Donation by Mandi Martin-Jules on 20/04/07

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Go John, I'll be looking out for you along the embankment, at the 24.5 mile mark

Donation by Caroline Clayton on 20/04/07

£20.00

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All the best

Donation by Mike Knox on 20/04/07

£10.00

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Good Luck John, Best wishes to Lola, from all at Alloway

Donation by ALLOWAY TIMBER. on 20/04/07

£20.00

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