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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Well done! We're proud of you, Mark. Donation by christine curtis on 07/07/09 |
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well done Donation by Matthew List-Rose on 29/04/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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Well done Mark!! Hope you enjoyed it - was a fab day ...if not a little toasty! XX Donation by Cath and Kieron McVeigh on 28/04/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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well done Mark Donation by edward nicklin on 27/04/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Good Luck today Mark, although you've just started running so hope you had a good race!!! Well done for reaching your target and more! Donation by Lorna, Jon and Isobel on 26/04/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Sam Crooks on 25/04/09 |
£25.00 |
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All the best! Donation by J&D Miskin on 24/04/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Miriam on 24/04/09 |
£10.00 |
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Good luck Donation by Hugh & Carolyn on 24/04/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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The very best of luck; you have made the total, now the hard part. Strength and Honour. Donation by Nick Foulerton on 24/04/09 |
£95.20 + £26.85 Gift Aid |
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Good luck. Me and baby Oli will keep an eye out for you as Daddy is going for a jog too! See you at the Minster Practice in August x Donation by Emma Fowkes on 22/04/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Sorry for late donation. Do your best! Donation by Kazu on 21/04/09 |
£20.00 |
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Student loan has just come in so I can now sponsor you!! See you sat xxxx Donation by Amy on 21/04/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Good luck.... you're a brave guy! make sure you find yourself a good physio!!! Donation by Mansi Patel on 19/04/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Good Luck Mark!!!! Keep going!!! Good job you've got a physio waiting at the finish line!! Donation by Jo and Gareth on 17/04/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Unlike Dodi I will go easy on the Cheese... and just wish you good luck! Will try and get out and support you. Donation by Will Nicklin on 16/04/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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All the best with the run - we will egging you on in thought!! Donation by Caroline, Paul and Katie xx on 15/04/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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good luck by the sounds of it you won't need it! Donation by Jones family on 15/04/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Nana Harlow on 14/04/09 |
£30.00 |
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We'll be thinking of you on the day, just keep right on to the end of the road! Donation by Margaret Andrew & Karenza on 08/04/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Hope the day goes well Donation by Graeme Griffiths on 06/04/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Wishing you a really successful and rewarding day! Donation by Rod and Pauline on 05/04/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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make it happen Fod. will be hugely impressed! Donation by Steve on 03/04/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Don't worry about your time - just enjoy the day if you can!! Good luck. Donation by Rachel and John on 31/03/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Go for it Mark...You'll be great! Donation by Holly & David on 31/03/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 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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