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Target: £500.00
Raised so far: £485.00
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My story

 

Many thanks for visiting my fundraising page.
Once again I have signed up for the Great Manchester Run... will I ever learn?

As you know, athletic pursuits are not at the top of my "fun things to do" list, (well... if I  actually had one they wouldn't be!). This means I need an extra incentive to find the motivation to get out on the road or to the gym to train... and that's where I hope you come in!

As I've done the run before I know that with sufficient training I should get round (though I won't enjoy it). However at this stage I'm not sure I've done sufficient training and as an extra element to earn sponsoring I'm trying to set a personal best time of under 60 minutes so I need a bit of help. 

As anyone who ever played football with me will tell you I've never been blessed with pace so this isn't something I'm looking forward to.... I've got to beat my previous best time by nearly 2 minutes... which doesn't sound a lot but I couldn't speak after the last race for about an hour so I don't think there's much left in the tank... plus I'm a year older and only go two speeds... slow and stop.

Accordingly I'm hoping that you will sponsor me which I hope will be sufficient inspiration to lift my ageing knees to get me over the line in 59mins 59 seconds or less. Bekah has agreed to be my pacemaker so you might want to sponsor me in sympathy to her putting up with my whinging!

As you might expect I'm running as part of TEAM HALLÉ to raise funds for the Hallé. In these credit crunching times we need as much support as we can find so what ever you can do to help will be greatly appreciated.  

The money we raise will support the Hallé’s amazing Youth, Education and Community work. - creating opportunities to hear and get involved in music for people that might not usually have the opportunity to access it. The Hallé works with the young and the elderly, with schools, youth groups, young offenders and those with special needs in projects based at The Bridgewater Hall and in all areas of the community across the Greater Manchester region and beyond.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: The Charles Hallé Foundation 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.

So, if you can, please sponsor me now!

Thank you!

Better late than never mate. Donation by Adam Wilson 02/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

sorry it's late mate. this covers my entry fee, a donationsomeone made to me and also a donatinon from me to the halle. cheers for organsing! Donation by Martin 27/05/09  

£80.00 + £22.56 Gift Aid

Well done Martin. Sorry for the lame donation, but I have to spread the love with some other runners. Good job the aussie dollar is strong! Donation by David Williams 19/05/09  

£5.00

Come on blue boy! It's all in the mind my friend!Respect and enjoy the day. Well in! Donation by The Burkey's 17/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

You can do it Mart! Think of the beer at the end! Donation by Sarah M 16/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Sorry it's not more...I know too many people running this year. Respect is due, I'd be lucky to make it in 2 hours! Donation by Clare Livesey 15/05/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Just keep those little legs going. You can do it! You're amazing and we love you!! Come on Martin!!! Yeah!! Wooooo!!!! Running out of space to say ... Donation by Tim Foley 15/05/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Good luck mate, with you in spirit! Donation by Mark Donne 15/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

we will double it if you can beat Michael`s time from last year! Donation by Weetwoods 15/05/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

try not to blink in case i miss ya ;-) Donation by Jem and Pabs 15/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Please don't get arrested outside OT for obscene gestures. Donation by Woodsiders 15/05/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck, mate Donation by Gaz, Sharron and girls 15/05/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

see you after the run!! knackered obviously ! Donation by Karl Barker 15/05/09  

£25.00

I expect you to return the favour for the Liverpool Triathlon. Good luck fella and see you there. Donation by Alan Hall 15/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Finish better than "The Blues"! Donation by Martin and Sandra 13/05/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Go for it mate! Donation by Dom 12/05/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Proud of you cousins! Donation by Layas 08/05/09  

£25.00

Good luck beating the 60min time Donation by johnny max 08/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Mart - next stop the marathon! Donation by Kirsty Sadler 01/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck Pal. See you at the finishing line equally knackered! Donation by Dan Daw 28/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

You caught me at the right time, payday! You need to sound a bit more desperate and pleading. Didn't I teach you anything! GOOD LUCK, you must be mad Donation by Annmarie Carey 28/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck Mart - enjoy!! Donation by Alison McGrath 28/04/09  

£10.00

Good luck, wish I could do it with you, but am just too old and knackered! Donation by Jus 28/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

good luck martin! Donation by mike 27/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Bonne chance! Donation by Airton Green 27/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
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