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My story

 

Dear Family & Friends.

Thank you for visiting my fundraising page and for taking the time to support an important cause. Any donation you can make is greatly appreciated.

Last year, my youngest siblings - adorable twinnies Rona & Keith - ran the London and Chicago marathons respectively to raise money for Autism research (Rona's beautiful wee son Tommy was diagnosed with Autism in 2007) and in doing so, selfishly left me as the only Sutherland child not to have achieved such an undertaking; my other brother Stuart ran the Glasgow marathon in the 1980s in some ridiculous time of an hour and a half. Or something.

Incredibly, and much to my eternal surprise, their efforts have inspired me to get off the couch, quit smoking, join a gym, and do my bit to regain my rightful place as the Sutherland 'golden child'.. um.. I mean, help the National Autistic Society (NAS) who've been a wonderful source of support and guidance to Rona and her husband Al since Tommy's diagnosis. Accordingly, I have started "training" and will be "running" the London Marathon on April 26th this year after securing a place in support of the NAS.

To give me support on the day, Rona will once again be running (she knows the route/short cuts) and together we've pledged to raise as much money as we can for this fantastic charity. To give me support until then and help get my sorry ass out the door to "train", please sponsor me to help reach my fundraising target. No donation is too big or too small and every penny counts. Here comes the science bit...

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It's also the most efficient way to sponsor me. The NAS 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.

Cheers and many thanks in advance for any support you can offer.

Neil x

P.S. Go to www.neilrunstheblog.blogspot.com to find out how my 'training' is going.

STOP PRESS... Marathon completed in 5:56:28... just one short hour after Rona!

Donation by Anonymous 21/06/09  

So sorry this is late...I forgot... I trust you ran it ok??? Donation by duncan begg 01/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done! Donation by Justgiving 11/05/09  

£150.00

Well done. Probably don't remember me - I was in the 'Reider Cup' - Black shirts of course! I want a mention in the blog...... Donation by Stuart D 04/05/09  

£20.00

Well done Neil .Hope you reach the target Donation by Bill Thompson 03/05/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Hasta la Victoria baby! Donation by Pascale and Charles 29/04/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Congratulations and well done for completing the marathon. Donation by Mel Northrop 29/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Hey well done from us all :-) Donation by Annie, Richard, Becky and Scarlett 29/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Well Done Soapy Donation by Bill 27/04/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Way to go Neil, great stuff! Knew you could do it. Donation by Bob Coppola (Nook) 27/04/09  

£50.00

Very well done - you had me worried - any pics yet? Donation by DC 27/04/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

All those years of letting others do the running on the football pitch has prepared you well !!! Great effort Neil. Donation by Chomp 26/04/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Hope you're not suffering too much ! Donation by Wendy 26/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Knew you would do it! Donation by Roadrunner 26/04/09  

£36.45 + £10.28 Gift Aid

Donation by David & Fiona 26/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Well Done You! Donation by Dougie Grant 26/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Very proud of you. xxx Donation by KAY BUIST 26/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Late as usual! Go for it,good luck Donation by marjory wilson 26/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Just remembered before the run started! Good luck. Donation by Sandra Cackett 26/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

So very proud of you. With you all the way. In awe of your guts and determination. Donation by Stuart Sutherland 25/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Run like the wind, Forrest! Good luck, Neil. We are so impressed. We'll look out for you on the TV and cheer you on! Donation by Katie, Russell, Megan and Jamie 25/04/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Let me know what hospital you land in I might just visit! Donation by Suzanne 25/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Neil and congrats on raising so much money :-) Donation by Ruth Mathieson 24/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

All the best! No cheating! Donation by Celia McDermott 23/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

You're a lucky uncle and he's a lucky nephew. Wishing you all the very best. The effort is for such a great cause. Donation by Wee Man and "The Family" 23/04/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

You can do it! It's for a fantastic cause. What an achievement, at your age! Donation by Kirsty Govan 23/04/09  

£20.00

Good luck! Might come & wave at the finishing line! Donation by Kate Main 22/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best of Luck Donation by Christine and Ken Waddell 21/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Wish we could be there! Donation by Alasdair and Sheena 20/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Neil - you are the last person I thought we'd see doing this!! Take care of yourself and have fun! Donation by Val Wood 17/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
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