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My story

 

Hi guys,

I'm going to be running the London Marathon in 5 months time. It's for a great charity, West London Action for Children. Check them out here: www.wlac.org.uk/

I'm aiming to raise over £2000 for this cause. The main reason you should give money is that these families and kids really need it! If you need more superficial/amusing reasons, please find them below.

1. I was so busy in my last job I have not been to the gym/running in 5 months.

2. When I did play tennis, I managed to sprain my ankle in the warm-down so badly 2 months later it's still a little swollen (probably shouldn't be running on it-- whoops!)

c. I hate running, and every run entails an hour long battle in my head against the option of staying on the sofa and eating soft-chew cookies from Sainsburys

iv. It's frickin cold outside

. Training will entail a massive cutdown on nights out! Sponsor me for staying in and watching dvds for 20 Saturday nights (actually that sounds pretty good).

Would be grateful for all/any donations-- many thanks for your help.

I expect a better performance next time. Donation by Imogen 05/05/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

All the best Nigel! Have fun! Donation by Shanika 25/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Hope it lasts longer than the boxing escapade...and don't forget the 'tena lady'. You can do it pal Donation by Chris and Fran 25/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

yeah whatever, there are 90 year olds running it you know Donation by max 24/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck bro, sorry wont be there watching you cry like a baby when you cross the line, suck it up and man up! Donation by Pat D'Souza 22/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

remember that run in Greece mate? Maybe I should come along? Do a Paula if you have to - your time is everything! Donation by Jonny I 16/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

On your bike, Nigel Donation by Yusuf & Fawzy 11/04/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Dosa nutrition will surely give you the cutting edge... Donation by Lucilla 11/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Go for it Nigel -- finish it this time! Donation by Kash & Reena 10/04/09  

£75.00

good luck , Nigel Donation by Tara and Victor menezes 09/04/09  

£200.00

you are the first dsouza to take on challenge and hopefully not the last Donation by mum n dad 08/04/09  

£300.00

Wish you luck Donation by Prof Daniel Darmanin 06/04/09  

£50.00

Good Luck Dr.! Donation by Geraldine Darmanin 06/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

I followed your email and totally fogot you are not going to be in A&E before the RUN, GOOD LUCK Donation by Jamal 02/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

make me proud bro! Donation by 'Big C'!?? 29/03/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Run Nige Run! Donation by Alice dP 23/03/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck and kick some ass ;) Donation by Thyone 23/03/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Donation by Rob D 22/03/09  

£50.00

ugh fine, i relent. you had better win it. Donation by Tom 21/03/09  

£50.01 + £14.11 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by Philip Halliday 20/03/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

This is to fund the D'Souza toothpick collection. Donation by Hannah Meyers 17/03/09  

£5.00

good luck - especially with the battle against the soft-chew cookies (seriously dangerously addictive, aren't they?!) Donation by Beth 17/03/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck bro...i'll be at the finish line holding an ice cold pint with your name on it! Donation by Alex 16/03/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck bro. Train hard. Donation by Dwayne 14/03/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

yay superstar nigel. run like the wind... Donation by Holly Watt 14/03/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Break a leg buddy!! Donation by N Biggy 21/01/09  

£50.00

on condition you side swipe 3 people Athens stylie!! Donation by Mrs E 16/01/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

good luck and thank you for running for WLAC. Will be following until the end so keep training hard! Donation by peter and ann faber 13/01/09  

£75.00 + £21.15 Gift Aid

Hope you are training hard x Donation by Kasti 12/01/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Nige, ambitious! Go for it! ..and I suppose if you can run 26 miles, the least I can do is sit on a plane for 6 hours to come over and watch it! Donation by Carla 12/01/09  

£50.00
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