mike fiksen is fundraising for Children's Liver Disease Foundation

mike fiksen's Fundraising Page

BUPA Great North Run 2009

on 20/09/2009

GNR 2009 400m to go!

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Raising money for

Children's Liver Disease Foundation

Charity Registration No. 1067331

Children's Liver Disease Foundation is the UK's leading organisation dedicated to fighting all childhood liver diseases. From funding pioneering research giving children a future to providing an essential and tailored information and support service, CLDF is here for every family, child and young person. CLDF picks up the pieces and gives them hope for the future.

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mike fiksen

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Raised: 104%

Target: £2,000.00
Raised so far: £2,074.00

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Thanks for visiting my fundraising page.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Children's Liver Disease 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.

I started running again in October 2008 primarily to shed some weight but to also improve my fitness. I've already lost about 1 stone in weight and despite having a few problems with creaking knees have actually found myself enjoying it!

I did the Great North Run on 28 June 1981 with a time of 109 minutes - I can't see me getting anywhere near that time this year (I'll be happy to do inside 2 & 1/4 hrs) but wanted to focus on what is a pretty tough run and at the same time raise funds for a very worthy cause. In the meantime I completed a "warm up" run on 5 April of the much flatter (!) Paddock Wood Half Marathon in a time of 2hrs 10mins.

I understand some of you may be finding times hard with the dreadful credit crunch, but I would appreciate any donation you can make to support this fantastic charity which supports sick children and their families in the UK.

So please sponsor me now!

Footnote: I completed the GNR on 20 September in a time of 2hrs 16mins - it was a warm day and the tough course took its toll, however I came in 20824 overall from a field of 54000 so I'm reasonably content! Many thanks to everyone for their sponsorship and messages of support.

	Sorry Mike, Just don't understand what's happened here, I really did sponsor you ages ago, honest!! C U Soon Hx Donation by Helen Cleaver 02/11/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Thanks to the CLDF team for all their support, something towards my entry fee! Donation by mike fiksen 30/09/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Well Done Mike ... Donation by Jake Nash 22/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	hope it all went well mike Donation by nicholas ivory 20/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck for the day! Donation by Mandy Newton 18/09/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	I guess it is your fault that Peter is giving us such a hard time on Thursday - have a good run. Donation by Chris Passmore 15/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck from Jane, Nigel & Emily at No.3 Donation by Jane Love 15/09/09	£10.00
	Good Luck. We are all behind you Donation by HTM Ltd. 15/09/09	£250.00
	All the best, great work for a very worthy cause. Donation by Russell Lines 15/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck, big fella. Donation by Jim Dowding 15/09/09	£20.00
	Yo Big Man, Good luck from Bonnie Scotland (AKA The Frenchies) Donation by Steve French 15/09/09	£80.00 + £22.56 Gift Aid
	All the very best from Pete at No 8 Donation by Peter Brookes 15/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	jim and myself wish you luck Donation by janet o'reilly 10/09/09	£20.00
	GOOD LUCK MIKE FROM ALL AT NO. 2 Donation by Glynn ,Lisa ,Amelia & William 09/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Go Mike Go Donation by Colin Farquharson 21/08/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Mike. Donation by Kate Orme 04/08/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good luck Pal, Use DWs bike!!! Donation by stephen fearnley 10/07/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Whats your favourite drink? You may need one or two or.... Donation by Martin French 29/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Go for it, and a worthy cause too! Donation by Mike Vann 26/05/09	£10.00
	Good luck Mike! All the best from us in Calgary! Donation by Sean Bell 22/05/09	£20.00
	I would like to say this is shocking behalviour for a man of your age but that would be sexist, ageist and presumptuous of me. Donation by The McQuiltons 20/05/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good Luck - rather you than me! Donation by Sue Feichter 12/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	A worthy cause. See you in the Championship! Come on Boro! Donation by Jon Geddes 11/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Donation by Lesley B 08/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good effort so far mate, keep it going and good luck Donation by Grant, Carolyn & Callum 26/04/09	£30.00
	Good luck Mike Donation by Emma Horseman 24/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Mike, it should be a breeze ; ) Donation by INAP LTD 14/04/09	£100.00
	Good Luck Mike Donation by Martin Locock 09/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Why not carry some dumbells to make it more wortwhile. Good luck Donation by Peter Crouch 02/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck from Dawn Best Donation by Dawn Best 01/04/09	£5.00

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* Total raised online:	£1,432.00
Offline donations:	£642.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£224.79

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