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Raised so far: £1,550.00
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My story

 

** UPDATE** I made it! Finished the course in 5hrs 11mins 23sec. It certainly wasn't easy, but well worth it to raise such a great amount for ACCORD. Thank you all for your generous donations.

Michael

On the 13th April 2008 I am competing in the Flora London Marathon and I have decided to do so in aid of my favourite charity, ACCORD Hospice.  My reasons for doing this are two fold.  Firstly my Mum, Liz Curran, the welcoming receptionist at ACCORD, would never forgive me if I chose to run for another charity!  ..... and secondly my immediate family has been touched by cancer and I know and appreciate the value of hospice care.

ACCORD provides an essential service in Renfrewshire and parts of East Renfrewshire and they are heavily reliant on the generosity of the general public in helping them with the wonderful work that they do.  My motivation for completing the full 26 miles, and all the training associated with it, is knowing that every penny raised by me will help ACCORD provide the excellent level of care for their patients and their families during their time of need.

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

So please sponsor me now!  Any donation, large or small will be gratefully received.

Many thanks for your support.

Michael


A message from ACCORD


Michael has, for some years now, been a great supporter of ACCORD through his participation in sponsored events for the Hospice.  I am delighted that he has managed to obtain a much sought after place in the London Marathon.

On behalf of ACCORD I thank you for supporting Michael in all his endeavours to raise funds for our Hospice and can assure you that every penny donated by you and raised by him will be used to help provide the quality of care for which our Hospice is renowned.

Vanessa Scott

Events Fundraiser

Just to finish on a nice round figure - well done again! Donation by Mum 09/05/08  

£13.00 + £3.67 Gift Aid

I can't believe you would even consider doing that a 2nd time! Good effort! Donation by John & Claire 23/04/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Well done, we knew you would do it! ACCORD is very close to our hearts, thanks! Donation by Mum on behalf of family & friends in Dumfries 14/04/08  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Can't say no to your Mum.... well done. Donation by mairi ronald 13/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

give us a wave on the telly! Donation by david, fiona and simon from arran 12/04/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Only kidding......good luck. Donation by Gillian & Sinclair 12/04/08  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

we tried to enter 1p but it wouldn't allow us, so 2 quid is ur lot son!!!! Donation by Gillian & Sinclair 12/04/08  

£2.00 + £0.56 Gift Aid

we are so proud of you! Donation by your brother and his wife. 11/04/08  

£80.00

You can do it! Donation by susan 11/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck - looking forward to cheering you on - even in the rainn :) x Donation by Ann 11/04/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck! Will be cheering you on from the sofa! Donation by Ruth Hamill 10/04/08  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Good luck mate, i'm sure you'll do well! Donation by Jason Cooke 07/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck and thanks very much! Donation by Elizabeth Curran on behalf of a friend of ACCORD 03/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

good luck michael a great cause.hope the blisters arent too bad afterwards! Donation by susangibson 31/03/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck, "enjoy" the atmosphere, and stay in one piece for the bike race next!! Donation by Ross Crawford 27/03/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck! Donation by Brian Kemp 22/03/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck. We will be cheering you on from the sidelines! Donation by Lorna and Michael 13/03/08  

£44.00 + £12.41 Gift Aid

£1 a mile! Not even gonna try to beat the Barr's wonderful poetry, so we'll just say Good Luck and "Run Forrest, Ruuuuuuunnn!! Donation by George & Gemma 11/03/08  

£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid

There is a great guy called Michael. "Run the Marathon not I, I'll cycle" As fit as a pin, but his shin's he would bin, or, maybe just out for recycle Donation by C, H & M Barr 06/03/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Best Wishes. Will be cheering for you. Donation by Kate & Robin Hagart 27/02/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck! Donation by Denise Taylor 15/02/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck and thanks from grateful relatives at ACCORD Donation by Elizabeth Curran 12/02/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

good luck and fab cause. I will be down there cheering my bro, will give you big cheer if I see you! Donation by alison mee 10/02/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck :-) Donation by Anne Blue 29/01/08  

£20.00

Good Luck with the run-only wish I could afford to give more. Donation by JustDenise 24/01/08  

£10.00

happy running, thanks for the chance to help Donation by Frances Means 22/01/08  

£20.00

Go fo it Michael! Donation by Alison 21/01/08  

£10.00

Very best of luck. Donation by AllisonG 20/01/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Rather you than me! I shall be supporting from the sofa! Donation by Valerie Pain 20/01/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck! This is an amazing cause :) Donation by carey.boyes 19/01/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
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