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My story

 

Thank you for visiting my fundraising page.

On Sunday 23rd April 2006, I ran my second ever marathon, and the second for Get Kids Going!

Get Kids Going! is a wonderful charity that helps British disabled children and young people, by providing them with personalised sports wheelchairs and lightweight manual wheelchairs, so that they are able to take part in all kinds of different sports and play out with their friends.

The first time I ran a marathon, my wife was pregnant with our first child. We now have two lovely young boys. I can't think what it would be like for either of them to be disabled, but I know that Get Kids Going! does a fantastic job to make disabled children happier, by allowing them to enjoy sports like most of us can.

On Sunday 23rd April 2006 I made it across the line in 3:49:32 - well ahead of my expectations of under 4 hours. I am truly delighted.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Get Kids Going! will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

So please sponsor me now!

Many thanks for your support.

Mark Waddington

Donation by Mark Waddington 22/06/06  

£20.00

Congratulations, Mark - thanks for making a difference to kids. Donation by Victoria Kniewel 19/05/06  

£50.00

Congratulations! I imaging running a marathon is as close to child birth as it gets... Donation by Clare Kennedy 16/05/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Ian and Lisa Cranna 01/05/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

WELL DONE, HOPE LEGS RECOVERED NOW !!?? Donation by MARK READER 28/04/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Under 4 hours £20, over 4 hours £10 Donation by Tony L 27/04/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by Murat Gunem 25/04/06  

£30.00

Donation by Savaş 24/04/06  

£20.00

Impressive!! Donation by Steve Bileckyj 24/04/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done and enjoy! Donation by KC 24/04/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by John Briggs 23/04/06  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good Luck! Donation by Barbara Turk 19/04/06  

£20.00

Good on yer skools ! Run a lap for me... Donation by Noizey 13/04/06  

£50.00

Donation by Christian 13/04/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Mark! Donation by Gavin McCallum 10/04/06  

£20.00

Now that Paula Radcliffe has withdrawn you must be in with a real chance mate! Good luck! Donation by David Linford 05/04/06  

£20.00

Bon Chance! We are available to offer strategic Beer Bucket Sponge-downs as necessary. Donation by The Rural Waddingtons 28/03/06  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Best wishes for the race - I hope your legs don't take too long to recover! Donation by Dave Sidgwick 23/03/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Philippa 21/03/06  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Mark - Good Luck & Go for It! Donation by Nils 21/03/06  

£20.00

Good luck on the day! Donation by Jan Trocki 21/03/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best of luck! Rather you than us! Donation by Phil and Liz Wynn Owen 19/03/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Have a great run - thinking of you Donation by Mum 16/03/06  

£140.00

Donation by JP Marcq 15/03/06  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

great initiative, good luck Donation by Jurgen Bloemers 15/03/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Very best of luck. Donation by Pauline 15/03/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

You make us feel very lazy! Good Luck Mark ! Donation by Number 14 13/03/06  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck Skooly. Be careful if you have a wee en route! Donation by Iain Guest 09/03/06  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by Guy Lewis 08/03/06  

£20.00

Donation by Aude 08/03/06  

£20.00
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