Raised: 133%
Target: £15,000.00
Raised so far: £20,022.88
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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

Signed you up for an 'iron man' in June. Two months recovery time should be ample don't you think?!! Good luck Mark, you're an absolute star! Donation by Maggie Tetlow 25/02/08  

£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid

In Memory of Richard, Good Luck Mitch. Donation by jon fleet 25/02/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

All the best Mark - keep on running - Tory Boy Donation by Tim Stemp 25/02/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

good luck Donation by peter duggan 25/02/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Keep Running and watch out for that dog! Good Luck Donation by Carey McGregor 22/02/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

make sure you win! Donation by Louise Munyard 22/02/08  

£130.00 + £36.67 Gift Aid

All the best for such a great cause Donation by Richard Cowlishaw 21/02/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Keep up the hard work, it will all be worth it! My thoughts are with you and Richards' family. Donation by Landy 21/02/08  

£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid

Good luck Mitch. Great cause for one of the good guys. My condolences to Richard's family at this difficult time. Donation by Jim Marsh 21/02/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Mark best of luck great cause Donation by Andy Johnston 21/02/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good Luck Mark Donation by Ross 20/02/08  

£250.00 + £70.51 Gift Aid

Well done Mark, I am as ever, very proud of you. So sorry to hear the news about Richard Donation by Chris Jones 20/02/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Mark - All the Best ! Donation by Richard Collier CPW 19/02/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

An excellent cause, good luck on the day. :-) Donation by Neil Brooks 19/02/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

In Richards memory Donation by Andrew Whyte 19/02/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Best of luck Mark - great cause Donation by Ronan Dunne 18/02/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Donation by Richard Watson 18/02/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

just a few more miles........... Come On Donation by Derek Williamson 18/02/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Having a member of my family with CF all I will say is God bless you and good luck on the day. Donation by Med Jeewoth 18/02/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Good luck Mark from everyone at The Liquid Way Donation by anton jerges 15/02/08  

£50.00

Good Luck Mark! - Great Effort Donation by Simon Hassell - Kondor 15/02/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done for doing this challenge at your age (lol) and for such a good cause! Good luck! Donation by Mark Russell-Smith 15/02/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Mark : Well Done keep up the good work Donation by Elite Mobile PLC 15/02/08  

£1,500.00

Good luck - run like the wind :o) Donation by Orange Hubbard 15/02/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck Mark! Greatest admiration! An example to many of us!! Donation by Steve Hudson 15/02/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck mate - You are ofiicially fitter and faster than Sheva! Donation by Mark Rice (True Blue)!! 15/02/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Well done Mark. Donation by Nick Lefever 14/02/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck Mark! Donation by Matthew Key 13/02/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Donation by Stephen Maxwell 13/02/08  

£500.00

What a great effort - for a great cause from everyone at GfK Donation by GfK Marketing Services 13/02/08  

£750.00
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