Hi and thanks for popping onto my Justgiving Page.
Well who’d a thought it, after many years of applying they’ve finally called my bluff and let me in. Yup, I’m running the London Marathon on April 26th, which isn’t awfully far off now!
I’ve wanted to a do a whole marathon having completed a few ‘halfs’ over the past decade, and thought if you’re going to do one then it might as well be the ‘big one’. Sure the training is tough especially in the snow and ice but its doing me some good and its my choice.
Yes my choice… unlike many people who suffer from Duchenne muscular dystrophy who won’t have that privilege. People like my friends' son Jason, the handsome one on the left.
This awful disease firstly robs people of their mobility, most are wheelchair bound by the age of 10, then it takes their life before they’ve had much chance to live one. Makes you think eh?
My beneficial charity is Action Duchenne and I hope that the money raised by my little trot will go towards Research & Development into finding a cure for this cruel disease. Please give what you can, any amount is a real bonus.
If you’re at a loose end that day, come down and cheer us runners on. It’s a great laugh, honest I’ve done it myself, and hopefully will see you afterwards for a beer, or several… oh and maybe a small pie?
Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Action Duchenne gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.
Thanks again, Mark / Fraz.
Overwhelmed by my sponsor's generosity. You guys rule !!
Raised:
103%
Raised so far: £2,273.00
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At your age! Donation by ShandyHands on 19/03/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Good luck! Donation by Sarah Evans on 19/03/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Plenty of Vaseline on the Jacobs Mark... Donation by James Thornborrow on 18/03/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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if your runnings as fast as your snowboarding it should only take you 3 days! Donation by Ian Tupman on 17/03/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Plus a £1 per every minute you run under 4hrs 30mins.... assuming you make it around! Donation by David M on 16/03/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Take it easy and very best of luck. Donation by Paul Bradley on 16/03/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Best of luck Mark, remember to enjoy the experience! Donation by Sally Jackson on 16/03/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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We'll tie a pasty to the finishing post - it should help with your sprint finish ! Donation by Fry family (Andover branch) on 16/03/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Thanks for choosing Action Duchenne and doing the run for our J, we really appreciate it. Good luck with the training and on the day. Donation by Dawn, Russ, Jason, Simon and Melissa Thornton on 28/02/09 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid |
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I shall not race you, but I shall depend on you hauling off the floor around the 20 mile post. Donation by Matey Boon on 25/02/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Best of luck and leave the frying pan at home. Donation by H on 24/02/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
| * Total raised online: | £1,930.00 |
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| Offline donations: | £343.00 |
| Mobile donations: | £0.00 |
| Total Raised: | £2,273.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £538.72 |
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