Mark Dewey is fundraising for The Tom Prince Cancer Trust

Ironman UK - Doing it for Tom

Ironman UK

on 07/09/2008

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Raising money for

The Tom Prince Cancer Trust

Charity Registration No. 1111243

Tom Prince was born and lived in Portsmouth. He was a lovely boy, friendly, caring, polite, good fun and always a pleasure to be with. In February 2003 he was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma, an extremely rare form of bone cancer that develops in teenagers during their growth spurt. Over the next 18 months he fought bravely, time after time pulling himself through, determined to carry on and look forward to the future. Sadly, a brain scan confirmed yet more tumours and on 18th October 2004 Tom passed away at home, on the eve of his 16th birthday. The Tom Prince Cancer Trust was set up to keep Tom's memory alive and to raise £1million to fund research into Osteosarcoma and stop others going through the same terrible experience as Tom and his family.

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Mark Dewey

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Raised: 62%

Target: £8,000.00
Raised so far: £4,931.00

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My story

Sadly I never met Tom but I have grown extremely fond of his family. They are the kindest, warmest and most genuine people you could hope to meet. Tom's story is one that always brings a lump to my throat (you can read it at tomprince.co.uk) The hope and courage which he showed during his illness and the spirit with which his family fight to keep his memory alive is a great inspiration to me and that inspiration has led me to Ironman.

Ironman is a 140 mile Triathlon consisting of:

§ 2.4 mile Swim (152 lengths of a standard pool)

§ 112 mile Cycle (almost the entire length of the M25)

§ 26.2 mile Run (the equivalent of the London Marathon)

To be honest I’m a little bit scared of it but I guess that’s a good thing! I’ve always expected to finish the events of taken on in the past but I have an enormous amount of respect for Ironman and I am expecting it to test me to my absolute limits.

I will be following a rigourous training schedule between now and then, with up to 10 sessions per week and with very few trips to the pub! but the thought of Tom and his family make it all worthwhile and that is what keeps me going when my body has long since said it's time to stop. I will use 8,000 calories during Ironman and I would like to raise £1 for each one. Please help me to do so by sponsoring me.

Mark

	Well done! Donation by Hayley 14/10/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done - we're very proud of you Donation by Alison Singleton 02/10/08	£140.00 + £39.49 Gift Aid
	Well done for completing the Iron Man challenge. Good luck in the future.x Donation by Jo White 25/09/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done - we're very proud of you Donation by Mum and Dad 23/09/08	£700.00 + £197.44 Gift Aid
	Good luck Mark! Donation by Kevin Baulk 17/09/08	£13.00 + £3.67 Gift Aid
	Well done, I saw the article about you in the Maidenhead Advertiser Donation by Simon 14/09/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Well done Mark. You are truly an iron man! Best Wishes Keith, Wendy, Claire and Rachel Donation by Keith and Wendy 12/09/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good Luck 4 tomorrow! We'll all be thinking of you! Donation by Alison 06/09/08	£175.00 + £49.36 Gift Aid
	I still think you're completely mad subjecting yourself to such pain - hope the gain is worth it! And no injuries, please!! Donation by Poppy Scott 02/09/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck!!! Donation by Nic Bannon 02/09/08	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Hi Mark - I finally got around to logging on & sponsoring you. Good luck for Sunday - I decided on £1 for every 10 miles. GO MARK. Hope you enjoy it. Donation by Karen @ Crunch 02/09/08	£14.00 + £3.95 Gift Aid
	promise me you will not wear that gimp outfit/sperm helmet Donation by Gav 01/09/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good Luck!!!!!! Donation by Paul Glennerster 29/08/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	All the best for the event - Good Luck Donation by Alfie Prince 25/08/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Mark! Donation by Charmaine Prince 25/08/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Respect! Good luck Donation by Andy and Izzy 14/08/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good luck. Hope you raise your target, it's a worthy cause and looks like a very tough challenge. Donation by Ben Keen 14/08/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Rather you than me Donation by Jo White 06/08/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	You are a true inspiration! Donation by Helen 05/08/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	This is inspiring stuff Mark - the very best of luck Donation by Linda MAIN 01/08/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck Mark! You should seriously think about having your legs waxed again to make you more aerodynamic!! Donation by Julie Moore 31/07/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Mark!! Donation by Simon Hargreaves 31/07/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good Luck!! Donation by Steph Austin 31/07/08	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Mad! Mad! Mad! Lol! Good Luck Mark - xx xx xx Donation by Paul, Alison & Amelia 28/07/08	£250.00 + £70.51 Gift Aid
	my god, if you do it, then i will have to too someday! I hope it goes well and you get loads of cash in Tom's memory. Donation by Graham Coulter 14/07/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by anonymous 10/06/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck hon, you can do this! You are an amazing person for doing it and for such a worthwhile charity, well done x Donation by Emily, Simon and Abbie 31/05/08	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Donation by Mike 09/05/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Think what you are doing is great. All the best for your gruelling training and of course the big event itself! Donation by James & Dawn 07/05/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	We're behind you all the way. Let's hope everyone else will be too!! Donation by Sally, Jon, Will and Freya 28/04/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£2,072.00
Offline donations:	£2,859.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£584.41

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