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My story

 

About my fundraising campaign?


My colleagues from Samsung Mobile and I will be supporting the Cystic Fibrosis Trust through a number of fund raising activities throughout 2008. This support began this month with a Samsung employee four mile run on the 4th January.


This was only the first in a series of fundraising events, which will now be followed by a celebrity Samsung product gala dinner and charity auction, training blog, and Battersea Park fun run, all to raise funds for my ultimate commitment this year – to run the Flora London marathon on behalf of the Cystic Fibrosis Trust.


Why the Cystic Fibrosis Trust?


I chose the Cystic Fibrosis Trust as my charity because of my colleague and friend, Richard McGowan, who is the General Manager of Service at Samsung.  Several months ago, Richard was diagnosed with terminal cancer.  At the time, I told Richard I wanted to do something to support him, but Richard insisted: “Please don’t do anything for me; I would prefer that you did something for my daughter”.  Richard’s daughter is 11 years old and suffers from Cystic Fibrosis.  Richard’s courage and selflessness has not only inspired me to train for the London Marathon again, but to make sure as many people as possible are aware of my fundraising efforts and such a debilitating disease, through this website.


Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is the UK's most common life-threatening inherited disease.  Over two million people in the UK carry the faulty gene that causes Cystic Fibrosis - around 1 in 25 of the population.  Cystic Fibrosis affects the internal organs, especially the lungs and digestive system, by clogging them with thick sticky mucus. This makes it hard to breathe and digest food.


When the CF Trust was founded in 1964, life expectancy was just five years.  Average life expectancy is now around 31 years, although improvements in treatments mean a baby born today could expect to live for longer.  Through research, better understanding and treatment of Cystic Fibrosis, life expectancy is increasing.
However, there is still no cure.


The Cystic Fibrosis Trust is the UK's only national charity dedicated to all aspects of Cystic Fibrosis. The CF Trust invests in medical research to treat the symptoms of CF and to find an effective treatment by correcting the basic genetic defect. The CF Trust also provides information, advice and support to families affected by Cystic Fibrosis and aims to ensure that people with CF receive appropriate healthcare.


Please visit www.cftrust.org.uk for more information.

For more information on Mark's training go to www.marathonmitch.com

Well done MarathonMitch! Inspiring and brilliant! Congratulations on achieving your personal best! Donation by Andrew Martin 26/04/08  

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You've done bikes and running - when's the channel swim? Donation by Chris Hoyle 25/04/08  

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well done mitch - a fantastic achievement for a great cause! Donation by tim routledge 24/04/08  

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You Did It...Congratulations...And you came back to work the next day.... Donation by James Lane 15/04/08  

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Best of luck x Donation by George Grantham 13/04/08  

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Inspiring stuff Mitch, keep pushing through to the end, just like the Blues! Donation by marek 13/04/08  

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Best of Luck Donation by JS 13/04/08  

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Good luck Mark, Vik Donation by Vik Patel 12/04/08  

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Have a great day !! Donation by Oliver Chivers 12/04/08  

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Good Luck Mark :-) Donation by Balders 11/04/08  

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Good luck on Sunday Mark! Hope the chafing is minimal!! Donation by Charlotte Mills 11/04/08  

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Good luck mate. Will watch out for you on the telly! Donation by Graeme Hutchinson 11/04/08  

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go for it!! Donation by scott 10/04/08  

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Good luck :o) Donation by Katharine Murray 10/04/08  

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Good Luck Mark ;-) Donation by Natalie Hopkins 10/04/08  

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Good luck Mark! We'll be thinking of you on Sunday! Donation by Hiba 10/04/08  

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Good luck Mr Mitchinson - a man your shape wasn't designed to run 26 miles at any great speed! Enjoy the fresh air Mark, Kerry & Sophie Donation by Mark Seaman 09/04/08  

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Good luck Mark! Donation by Jon Corke 08/04/08  

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mworks wishes you all the best. great cause, great effort, looking forward to see a great time from you!? Donation by tom thirlwall 08/04/08  

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Hi Mark, thanks for all the time and effort you've spent raising money and good luck on the day! Ben Donation by Ben Spooner 08/04/08  

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Ha'way me bonny lad Donation by Jim Slater - P4u 08/04/08  

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Mark, thanks for doing this for your friend. Best of luck Donation by Francois Mahieu 08/04/08  

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This is a great cause - good luck on the day Mitch. Donation by Liverpool 1 Chelsea 0 04/04/08  

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I'm very pleased you are running in memory of Richard - a truly nice guy - he'll be v proud of you. All the hardwork is worth it. Best of luck Mark. Donation by Chris Male 31/03/08  

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Wishing you lots of luck! You will be so proud on the day and congrats on all the money raised! Look forward to hearing about it after the big day xxx Donation by Nicky Croke 26/03/08  

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Good luck for the run and thanks on behalf of all Rich's many friends Donation by woody 26/03/08  

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best of luck Mitch! Donation by Dee 20/03/08  

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Mark, I wish you the very best for the Big Day. It's good to see that people are getting behind your efforts. Donation by Paul Moss 19/03/08  

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A truly decent thing to do. Keep up the good work! Donation by JJ O'Hara 19/03/08  

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Good luck mate - hope it goes well Donation by Paul French 18/03/08  

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