Martin Rodway is fundraising for BRACE - Alzheimer's Research

Marty Rodway's Fundraising Page

Flora London Marathon 2008

on 13/04/2008

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Raising money for

BRACE - Alzheimer's Research

Charity Registration No. 297965

BRACE (Bristol Research into Alzheimer’s and Care of the Elderly) was set up to support the work of the Bristol Dementia Research Group through an endowment fund. The group is recognised by the research community as a major centre for Alzheimer's disease and dementia research.

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Martin Rodway

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Raised: 212%

Target: £1,200.00
Raised so far: £2,540.00

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My story

Okay,

My knee is still stuffed and i haven't run more than 10km in over a year. I had surgery done in December and numerous physio sessions since but to no avail.
I already feel that i let the charity down last year, and i can't let them down again. So i'm doing this thing run, walk or crawl.

Please help out and sponsor me.

Cheers

Current Update: Unfortunately i've withdrawn from this years marathon. I've got pretty bad tendonitis in my left knee. I'm currently getting phsyio on it and also seeing a surgeon in 2 weeks time. Running the a marathon is something that i really want to acheive so my aim now is to be fit and ready for next year.

Thank you for those of you who have donated so far. Your money has already gone directly to the charity.

I will keep this updated throughout the year and advise of my progress.

Thanks

Marty

As most of you will know, i'm far from being any sort of runner. Only last week i ran 10kms for the 1st time in my life + nearly had a heart attack. The odds for me finishing this monsterous 42kms / 26.2 miles run are stacked totally against me (drink a lot, smoke, overweight etc etc ) plus the fact i'm 6 weeks behind the recommended 1st time marathon runners training schedule isn't helping the cause either. That is why my aim is to just finish the race in under 6 hours !

So i need as much inspiration as possible, and hopefully your donations and support should help me get there.

I've chosen to raise money for Brace, which is an Alzheimer's research foundation and an illness which is close to my family. http://www.alzheimers-brace.org/

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: BRACE 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.

Many thanks for your support.

Cheers

Marty

P.S - If any of you are wondering about the photo - it was taken after running with the bulls last year, which is where i'm getting some inspiration for this run too.

	good job Rodway Donation by Chunk 28/04/09	£100.00
	solid performance oracle !! Donation by team oliver 28/04/09	£33.00 + £9.31 Gift Aid
	Awesome & amazing! Donation by JLo 27/04/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Well done fat boy! Donation by John Marlow 27/04/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	well done Donation by sebastian hobbs 27/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Top effort - far exceeded expectations! Donation by Bed 27/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	4hrs50, not a bad time roders, im impressed. Donation by Andre Althoff 27/04/09	£20.00
	nice one Donation by Seb Barrack 27/04/09	£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
	Outstanding effort! Donation by Walshy 27/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Congratulations Marty Donation by Wig Munkey 27/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	nice work mate. Donation by moose 27/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Rodders if you run like you drive a minibus you havent got a prayer of finishing! Donation by jon house 24/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	26 miles just for the excuse to rub vas on your crotch Donation by Gerard Jacob 23/04/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	I hope this goes better than I think it's going to go. Donation by Brian Hynes 23/04/09	£50.00
	Enjoy it (if poss?!), hydrate loads, plasters on the nips and vas on the crotch!!! Donation by Tom 23/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	hope your knee holds up - good on you! running this for a good cause Donation by Elaine Cox 23/04/09	£20.00
	Good Luck - you are nuts!! xxxx Donation by Scott , Claude & Bobby Sloman 23/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Did deep mate! Cya afterwards for a frosty one Donation by Brad 23/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Marty! Does this mean you won;t be able to celebrate Anzac this weekend!!!! Good luck mate! Donation by Filthy 23/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	an extra £1 for every minute under 5 hrs Donation by Briggsy 29/02/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	All the best Rodders!!! Donation by Himani Rawal 27/02/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck Marty, we're coming along to supprt so we'll look out for you. x Donation by Emma Hickinbotham 11/02/08	£20.00
	good luck! Donation by Paul Plewman 05/02/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Rodway - dont fall over... Donation by Gwun 04/02/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	I want a full refund if you start chundering before the finish line. Donation by Steve Thomas 04/02/08	£52.00
	Go for it.....and Good Luck. Donation by Nick Allen 04/02/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Go you good thing! Donation by Amy Nipperess 04/02/08	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Thought i would get the ball rolling myself.... Donation by Marty Rodway 04/02/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£1,270.00
Offline donations:	£1,270.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£284.31

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