My story

Running a marathon is a lifelong ambition of mine and, after being a spectator at last year's London marathon, I knew I had to run in this event. Sub-4 hours is the goal but if my half-marathon experiences are anything to go by I'll just be delighted to finish.

I'm running on behalf of NeuroMuscular Centre, based in Winsford. My grandad suffered from a form of muscular dystrophy for over 20 years and through the care of NMC he was able to keep mobile without resorting to a wheelchair for many more years than expected. Sadly he died in March 2007 but our family are still very grateful for the care, support and friendship he and my grandma received from everyone at NMC.

The NMC physiotherapy service provides ongoing treatment where the NHS does not, and is staffed largely by people with neuromuscular conditions themselves. Check out their website for more details: http://www.nmcentre.com

So please dig deep and donate generously. Thank you, it means a lot.


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My charity

Neuromuscular Centre

Neuromuscular Centre

Charity Registration No. 1023606

The Neuromuscular Centre (NMC) provides a range of services to people with muscular dystrophy and allied neuromuscular conditions in the North West of England and beyond. The NMC is a tangible resource for people who have muscular dystrophy and their families. The centre offers a sheltered working environment, training, physiotherapy, information and emotional support.

Donations 53

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Well done mate!!!

Donation by Stuart Clarke on 25/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Well done Michael!! Lots of money raised for a great charity! xxx

Donation by Katherine Polson on 24/04/12

£10.00

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Well done Higgi!

Donation by David Madden on 23/04/12

£10.00

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Hope all goes well, and enjoy! Irene and Roy Hulme

Donation by Irene Hulme on 22/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck for the marathon!

Donation by Matthew Carmichael on 22/04/12

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Good luck!

Donation by David Lloyd on 22/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck!! V proud x x

Donation by kate higginbottom on 21/04/12

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Have a great run, good luck mate!

Donation by Nick Johnson on 20/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck Higgi!

Donation by Anjay on 20/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Charani Lokukodikara on 20/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good Luck Higgi!! I will double my donation if you manage to break 4 hours!

Donation by Antony Platt on 19/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Run like the wind Higgle! Best of luck - I'll be thinking of you. God speed my friend x x x

Donation by Leanne Crofts on 18/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck Higgi!

Donation by Mark Vesey on 18/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck Mike! Remember you have lots of carrying to do on Monday!!

Donation by Alistair Fyfe on 18/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Jon Pridding on 17/04/12

£10.00

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Try not to falter like Citeh's title chances yeah?

Donation by Dean Graham on 17/04/12

£40.00

+ £10.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck, maybe pick me up on your way past!!

Donation by Benedict Mellor on 17/04/12

£15.00

+ £3.75 Gift Aid

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Because city didn't win the league you have to WIN (yes,win) the marathon! Please, thanks!

Donation by Viv Bowdler on 11/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Best of luck Higgi

Donation by David Garnett on 10/04/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Go on Higgi, hopefully you do sub 4hrs!

Donation by Richard Cartwright on 05/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Run Higgi Run! Good luck! xxx

Donation by Nat Ward on 04/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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good luck!

Donation by Yvonne Siwek on 02/04/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Good on ya Hig, good luck mate

Donation by Anonymous on 27/03/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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I'll be disappointed if you don't finish in the top 10. But seriously, good work and enjoy it!

Donation by Chris Smith on 25/03/12

£15.00

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Keep up the good work...and have lots of fun on the day!

Donation by Nikola Nikolov on 24/03/12

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£1,281.00
  • Offline donations£504.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£1,785.00
  • Gift Aid£299.00

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