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***WE DID IT! 14.09.09***

Sheila and Louisa completed a half marathon each and as they work together in a jobshare arrangement they are rather cheekily counting this as a "Jobshare Marathon".  I finished the marathon without the need to resort to public transport. We would like to thank all those who have supported us throughout our training and an especially big thank you to those who turned out on the day to cheer us on.

 

*** UPDATE 14.07.09***

I am delighted to have been joined in this endeavour by my colleagues Dr Sheila O'Reilly and Dr Louisa Badcock, both of whom will be running the half marathon.

Thanks for visiting my fundraising page.

I have run half marathons for many years but never stepped up to a full marathon. This year I will attempt my first (and possibly last) marathon on behalf of the Derby Hospital Rheumatology Department. 

I have been a member of the Rheumatology department here for most of the last nine years, the last three as a consultant. It has been a tremendous pleasure and privilege for me to provide care for the people of Derbyshire, and to work alongside a multidisciplinary team made up of  enormousely dedicated and caring colleagues.

We have spent the last two years developing a new musculoskeletal ultrasound service and undertaking training in Newcastle, Nottingham and Belfast. In April 2009, thanks to very kind sponsorship from a leading pharmaceutical company, we purchased our first mainframe ultrasound machine. This will allow us to perform diagnostic ultrasound on patients in clinic, our daycase unit and ward. It can also be use to help facilitate difficult joint aspirations and injections as well as monitoring treatment response.  The next step would be for us to purchase a smaller portable ultrasound machine to allow for a more flexible service within our hospital and also to gradually offer this in our surrounding community hospitals at Ilkeston, Heanor, Ripley, Ashbourne, Swadlincote and in the future Long Eaton. The monies raised will be put towards the purchase of this portable machine.

The development of ultrasound in Derby will enable us to take part in national multicentre research to benefit patients with a wide range of inflammatory joint conditions and connective tissue diseases. We are already involved in a national study to explore the benefits of using ultrasound for patients with Temporal Arteritis.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Derby Hospitals Charitable Trust 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.

Thank you once again

Nick 

 

 

Donation by James Kemp 03/11/09  

£52.40 + £14.78 Gift Aid

Well Done 'Nachos' Nic!!! Donation by Owen & Sofie & Katie & Pete 13/09/09  

£52.40 + £14.78 Gift Aid

Good Luck Donation by Mark Slusarenko 08/09/09  

£30.00

Good luck Donation by SALLY TORR 08/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Bruv, Lots of Love, Goph, Elizabetaaaa, Olivia & Thea Donation by Mike Raj 04/09/09  

£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid

Donation by Andrea Bacon 04/09/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

To louisa and sheila : this could be taking the job share too far .......... about 13 miles too far ? Donation by richard willliams 03/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

It take huge dedication and fortitude to prepare for a marathon; good luck to you all. Fingers crossed that you have good weather! Donation by Karen Marden 29/07/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck ! We will be thinking of you and your team. Donation by Asha & Shivaram 16/07/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Go Gary Go! Best of luck from Karl, Rachel and family Donation by Karl Bennett 15/07/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Nick and the team I'm cheering you on all the way. Donation by Rebecca Sutton 14/07/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

We want 3 hours! Donation by KEITH HODGSON 14/07/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck, must be fun training in this heat! Stig, Olive and Family Donation by James Wilkinson 13/07/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Nick, remember you can only train as hard as you can rest - remember rest days and easy weeks Donation by Ray Foley 03/07/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

If you wear Forest colours you can pretend you are running for Wales ! Donation by richard williams 09/06/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Fantastic effort for a great cause Donation by Sheila 05/06/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

best of luck Donation by Bob and Gill Strachan 03/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

good luck Donation by Barbara Leyland 27/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

A poor show when you were seen coming out of the local in your running gear,hardly a good training practise. Do your best, as we know you will. Donation by Keith & Luisa 26/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck and enjoy !! Donation by Caroline & Bev 22/05/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Best of luck Donation by Greg 21/05/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Run Forest Run! Donation by Tom, Suze & Ewan 21/05/09  

£26.24 + £7.40 Gift Aid

Good luck son - in - law Donation by Rod Bacon 19/05/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck and we shall all be cheering for you! Donation by Tina Ding 19/05/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Not bad for a Forest supporter Donation by Chris Deighton 18/05/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Go Nic Go! Donation by Ann & Jeeva 17/05/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Gook Luck Donation by Sheila Shelley 17/05/09  

£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid

Glad it's you and not us running! Good luck brother in-law, we know you'll complete the marathon and in a great time :-) Donation by Jen, Baz and Jay 16/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck with the run Donation by Allsopp's from Finland 15/05/09  

£20.00

Donation by Ed Roddy 15/05/09  

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