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
Raised so far: £2,954.80
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Your Email really touched me - good luck to you both! Donation by Natalie Stott on 05/02/07 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Go for it Martyn we are all behind you and Thank you very much xxxx Donation by Jack McGrath on 26/01/07 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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We'll be cheering you on mile after mile! Donation by Shira & Peter on 11/01/07 |
£25.00 |
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You are inspirational to us all Martyn Donation by Alistair Corrie on 11/01/07 |
£50.00 |
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Good luck, Martyn, thank you for doing this Donation by Annette and Rich on 11/01/07 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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I too have CML-Good luck and well done. Donation by Vivienne Christodoulou on 10/01/07 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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YOU CAN DO IT! Donation by Auntie Lyndsey on 09/01/07 |
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Lynn (Marisa's Aunt) on 09/01/07 |
£10.00 |
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Good luck mate. I'm sure you'll do well! Donation by Matt Sinclair on 09/01/07 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Good luck Martyn - you better get training hard. Donation by David Morton on 09/01/07 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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good luck hope u complete it and hope u raise lots of money Donation by goody on 07/01/07 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Good luck, you'll need it!! Donation by Dee Waller on 07/01/07 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Good luck Martyn, we wish you well. Donation by Lesley and Paul Harrison on 06/01/07 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Good luck Martyn. Donation by bneddo on 06/01/07 |
£20.00 |
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Funds raised in memory of TREVOR WEBB £100 has been given directly to leukaemia care THANKS EVERYONE Donation by FUN DAY IN MEMORY OF TREVOR WEBB on 05/01/07 |
£945.80 + £266.76 Gift Aid |
| * Total raised online: | £1,615.80 |
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| Offline donations: | £1,339.00 |
| Mobile donations: | £0.00 |
| Total Raised: | £2,954.80 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £403.56 |
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