Hi everyone! Thank you for visiting my marathon fundraising page.
It's now been almost 5 months since I decided to run this year's Flora London Marathon and, I must admit, there have been days when I've regretted that decision! February's snow didn't help, and I've also been having a few troubles with my hip (must be my age!). Anyway, I'm now back on track with a new pair of trainers, a plethora of physio exercises and a few preparation races under my belt. In between exams and coursework I'm managing about 70 miles a week and starting to feel as though this marathon may actually be possible.
So you've heard about my commitment, and I can sense you're already reaching for your wallets, but let me first tell you the main reason I'm doing this run and who all the hard-work is in aid of. It's for a charity called Climb, which does fantastic work for children living with Inherited Metabolic Diseases. During our time at Birmingham Children's Hospital, Emma and I came across many kids suffering from such conditions. They often spend much of their childhood in-and-out of hospital, many having severe physical disabilities and a shortened life expectancy. Climb is invaluable in supporting these children and their families living with such difficult conditions and rely heavily on charitable donations from the likes of you. If you would like to know more about the charity, please visit www.climb.org.uk.
It's now time to dig deep and donate generously for a very worthy cause. I'll keep you updated on my marathon progress and let you know how it all goes on the big day, April 26th!
Thank you again for your support.
Mark
Raised:
132%
Raised so far: £1,992.00
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I agree with Nina, let's see those legs! Donation by Rebecca on 14/03/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Will be watching the coverage for the streak of lightening that will undoubtedly be yourself! Xx Donation by Whaps on 14/03/09 |
£26.20 + £7.39 Gift Aid |
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But you have to wear your running shorts into lecture rather than going shopping for a new pair of jeans next time- we need proof of the training :) Donation by Nina on 14/03/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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have fun dude Donation by Bons on 13/03/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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sorry its taken me so long fod, but better late then never! good luck! lots of love xx Donation by mary on 13/03/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Knowl that you will do it, enjoy the training!! Congrats on your mini marathon this last weekend, loved the stubble!!! Donation by Edith on 04/03/09 |
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid |
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Good to meet you the other day. Hope you meet your targets - will venture north of the river especially to cheer you on on the day! Donation by Lindsey Taylor on 10/02/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Hope you're enjoying training in the snow. Good Luck x x Donation by Nick & Jo on 04/02/09 |
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid |
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Good luck Mark with the all the training and it going well on the day, enjoy x Donation by Rachel and Garrick on 25/01/09 |
£20.00 |
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For my chubby friend :) Donation by Claudia on 16/01/09 |
£20.00 |
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Tom recently told us your Bham 1/2 time, sub 3hrs sounds a doddle here!! Best of luck from us all, Dave Donation by The Ellisons (Tickenham) on 07/01/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Masa on 03/01/09 |
£10.00 |
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Good luck dude xxx Donation by Nus on 22/12/08 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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Good Luck Mark! Donation by Ali and Jess Garner on 18/12/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Go Mark Go! Good luck xxx Donation by Gill & Deji on 14/12/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Glad to see another Foulerton taking up my mantle of fleecing the family in the name of charity :) Bes of luck Donation by Richard Foulerton on 06/12/08 |
£26.20 + £7.39 Gift Aid |
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keep on running... all the best Donation by Andreas Lindner on 05/12/08 |
£10.00 |
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Good Luck Mark Donation by Ali Tindall on 03/12/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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I hope you're aiming for sub 3hr! After your performance in the bham half you should blitz it! Donation by Tom Bounford on 02/12/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Funny that, I'll be in London on that day too....;) Good luck mate. Donation by Cathy Field on 01/12/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Good luck Mark - keep running! :-) Donation by Jo & Steven Hudson on 01/12/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Good luck Mark Donation by Sean on 01/12/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Looking forward to watching this time - should be considerably less painful! Its a great day tho - enjoy! Donation by Lou, Huw & Seb on 01/12/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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half marathon - half pain. Full marathon - all the pain, but no pain, no gain... Donation by Tauny and Debbie Southwood on 30/11/08 |
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Emma on 30/11/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
| * Total raised online: | £1,530.00 |
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| Offline donations: | £462.00 |
| Mobile donations: | £0.00 |
| Total Raised: | £1,992.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £382.18 |
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