Martyn Coyne is fundraising for Leukaemia CARE

WE DONE IT! PLEASE STILL SPONSOR US!

Flora London Marathon 2007

on 22/04/2007

Me & Craig before the race.

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Team members:

Martyn & Craig Coyne

Raising money for

Leukaemia CARE

Charity Registration No. 259483, Scotland SCO39207

Fundraise for Leukaemia CARE and assist a small UK charity that provides vital care and support to all those whose lives are affected by leukaemia and the allied blood disorders. Its CARE Line helps patients and their families in the here and now affected by leukaemia, Hodgkin¹s and other lymphomas - myeloma, myelodysplasia, myeloproliferative disorders, aplastic anaemia.

www.leukaemiacare.org.uk www.raise4leukaemia.org.uk CARE Line: 0800 1696680 Fundraising Line: 0845 521 3456

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Martyn Coyne

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Raised: 98%

Target: £3,000.00
Raised so far: £2,954.80

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My story

Dear all,

Craig and I both finished the London marathon yesterday. I finished it in 4 hours 56 and Craig finished in 4 hours 59 minutes so considering it was the hottest London marathon of all time we’re both delighted. We both managed to run at least 24 – 25 miles of the race and run together for 21 of them. Because of the heat our aim was to cross the line in one piece!

I really struggled with the last mile and was running on fumes, whereas Craig ran the last mile in about 7 minutes, the man on the main speaker at the finish line announced ‘Craig you better slow down mate or you’re going to hurt in the morning’ as he sprinted past everyone at the finish line with a big smile on his face. He was so determined to finish in 5 hours and did just! He got a huge cheer off of the crowd!

Craig and I would like to thank you all for your generosity which has helped others fighting leukaemia. We think we have raised somewhere between 3 and 4 thousand pounds; we will give you the final figure once we have collected all of the sponsor forms. Without people like you charities like leukaemia care wouldn’t exist.

Despite the last month or so of infections I don’t have any regrets running. The Dr said they were just bad timing and nothing to do with the running as I would have got them anyway because of my weak immune system. It made the challenge a little harder for me but I would do it all again next week for such a great cause.

It’s not too late to sponsor us if you haven’t already by either asking me for a sponsor form or donating online.

I will add some race photos to my caringbridge site when they are available. They should be available within 72 hours of the race finish. You can also view my journey from the start of my transplant by clicking on this link:

www.caringbridge.org/visit/martyncoyne

Many thanks again,

Martyn and Craig

	Donation by Pam & Dave Daddy 10/05/07	£10.00
	Donation by Dad 10/05/07	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	well done - what an inspiration! from kestrel and rio Donation by kestrel 23/04/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	gud luck guys,love kathy prudence Donation by kathy 22/04/07	£20.00
	Wishing you both a successful day. Good Luck and Well Done xx Donation by Claire McFarlane 21/04/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Lads will be thinking of you. Donation by Barb 21/04/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	well done, son, Donation by Mhairi Young - Al's pal 21/04/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Martyn, will be thinking of you Donation by Alison Lacey 16/04/07	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Good Luck to you.My daughter has ALL i am also running the marathon this year.Have a great day. Donation by andrea and Bethan 12/04/07	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	My son is recovering from leukaemia. Thanks for all your efforts on the forum and raising money. Donation by memond 08/04/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Have a great day! Donation by Mitchie 29/03/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Go for it lads Donation by Eileen Rising 12/03/07	£20.00
	Best of luck!! Hope you're feeling better soon. ^Angel Skyler^ and I are behind you the whole way! Donation by Jamie and ^^Skyler^^ 28/02/07	£20.00
	Donation by mark williams CTRL 26/02/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good Luck - Let me know how you get on! Donation by Rebecca Murphy 26/02/07	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Good luck 22nd is my 1st CML anniversary Donation by Sue Mayled 17/02/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck Martyn. Donation by Marian 17/02/07	£10.00
	good luck mate micky castle Donation by slasher 12/02/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	I hope you both have a great marathon Donation by Kim Evans (CTRL) 09/02/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Donation by Mary Little 06/02/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	i dont know you, but good luck Donation by JP drummond 06/02/07	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	I'm glad you are well now. Sorry for your loss. Best wishes for the run. Donation by A. Kane 06/02/07	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Donation by Anthony Barnes 06/02/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	All the best mate, wish you well. Donation by Nick "The Beer" Thorley 05/02/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck mate!!!! Donation by Martin Williams 05/02/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Your Email really touched me - good luck to you both! Donation by Natalie Stott 05/02/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Go for it Martyn we are all behind you and Thank you very much xxxx Donation by Jack McGrath 26/01/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	We'll be cheering you on mile after mile! Donation by Shira & Peter 11/01/07	£25.00
	You are inspirational to us all Martyn Donation by Alistair Corrie 11/01/07	£50.00
	Good luck, Martyn, thank you for doing this Donation by Annette and Rich 11/01/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£1,615.80
Offline donations:	£1,339.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£403.56

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