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My story

 

On July 7th 2007, I started running from John O'Groats and reached Lands End on 12th August.   This event has the backing of Her Grace the Duchess of Northumberland, patron of St. Benedict’s Hospice.
 
This 874 mile run took me 5 weeks, with a daily average run of 24 miles approximately. All funds raised are in aid of St Benedict's Hospice (Charity No. 1019410) and are in memory of my Mam who spent her final days battling cancer at the Hospice.   All funds pledged are passed to St Benedict's Hospice. Any overheads associated with the run will be coming out of my own pocket (and the bairn's money box!).
 
I have been fundraising for the Hospice since 1994.  During this time I have ran numerous Great North Runs, New York and London Marathons and more recently a series of longer distance runs that I have organised myself.  These have included running from the west to the east coast of (134 miles in 4 days) and running the Hadrian’s Wall coast to coast path dressed as a Roman Centurion.  The longer distance events have seen me raise anywhere between £1500 and £4000 for the Hospice.

I would appreciate it if you would consider sponsoring me for the John O’Groats to Lands End run in 2007.   Any amount, no matter how large or small, would be greatly appreciated.
    
For news on the progress of my training and pictures of the actual run itself please check my blog at www.markallison.com.

I am still accepting donations and will continue to do so right up until the cheque is presented to the Hospice on 27th September.

Great effort Mark. Well done! Donation by chris rowland 12/08/07  

£20.00

Great Achievement, well done from an exiled Geordie in Ireland (via nufc.com) Donation by Bev 12/08/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

An absolute hero - and an ambassador for the North East. Donation by Raven 12/08/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Honoured to take you over the £22k. Congratulations on a MAG-nificent achievement (via NUFC.com) Donation by Jill & Dave Morris 12/08/07  

£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid

well done from canada! haway the toon! Donation by Phillip Hogg 12/08/07  

£50.00

had to give a bit more fore a fantastic effort. Must be the Black & White blood. Donation by Horrible via nufc.com 12/08/07  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Congratulations on an incredible achievement (via nufc.com) Donation by Glenn Carver 12/08/07  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Congratulations from Dallas, TX. Unbelievable effort. Donation by R White 12/08/07  

£20.00

Fantastic achievement, Newcastle can rightly be proud of you! Donation by Razor 12/08/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

I still haven't worked out if you're dedicated or just insane. Well done! Donation by Liam 12/08/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done, great effort. Howay the lad Donation by DarrylB. 12/08/07  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

You're an inspiration - an unbelievable achievement. Donation by Caroline Winter 12/08/07  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Donation by Pamela 12/08/07  

£10.00

Unbelievable effort, well done :) Donation by Craig Winter 12/08/07  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

inspirational and amazing (via nufc.com) Donation by jinkyjim 12/08/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

I have really enjoyed logging onto your Blog site. A tremendous effort, a true inspiration Donation by Brian J 12/08/07  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Well done on a fantastic achievement, you'll dererve the ovation you'll get next Saturday. Donation by Paul Edwards 12/08/07  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

brilliant well done Donation by jack r 12/08/07  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

What a champion - I'll be cheering you even more than the 'lads' next Saturday. Donation by Adrian S 12/08/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well played, relish every minute! Donation by Tim 12/08/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done Mark - I'll be cheering you on when you do your lap of honour around St James. Donation by Johnny B 12/08/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Mum would be so proud, well done Bonny lad Donation by Chris 12/08/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

brilliant Donation by roger tebbutt 12/08/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Congratulations on such an amazing achievement for a great cause. Donation by Alison Kelly 12/08/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best Wishes. Who said Forrest Gump wasn't a Geordie! Donation by John Blakey 12/08/07  

£10.00

via NUFC.com Donation by George Dixon 12/08/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

tremendous effort - I expect you played a part in inspiring the 3-1 today - enjoy the lap of honour Donation by k bell 12/08/07  

£20.00

Been following you on NUFC.com Well done! Donation by Chris Octon 12/08/07  

£10.00

Reading the blog the last month has been enthralling. Best of luck for the last day! Donation by Richard Bromiley via nufc.com 11/08/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by anon 11/08/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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* Total raised online: £17,160.32
  Offline donations: £11,488.68
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £4,075.44

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