Nigel Jones is fundraising for East Cheshire Hospice

Nigel Jones's Fundraising Page

Flora London Marathon 2009

on 26/04/2009

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Raising money for

East Cheshire Hospice

Charity Registration No. 515104

East Cheshire Hospice cares for adults with life-limiting illnesses from which there is no cure and supports those important to them. Out services are free and, with less than 23% of our costs met by government , we need to fundraise over £5,500 every single day of the year just to keep going.

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Nigel Jones

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Raised so far: £1,463.20

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My story

I did it. I got around 26 miles. Slowly, painfully, in a strange mass event of thousands of people subjecting themselves to pain. It really was quite an experience. The support and the crowds were amazing. Thank-you to all for the support I have had, I am touched. xx

Thanks for looking at my fundraising page.

Quite how I've come to be attempting a marathon is something of a mystery. For the past couple of years I've run 5 or 6 miles upto three times a week and have quite enjoyed it - when I've stopped. I declined the offer to run a half marathon on the basis that my knees wouldn't stand it - so no wonder there was general surprise when I put my name in the hat for a guaranteed place at London. That surprise was nothing compared to mine when I "won" the place and reality started to sink in.

I was asked by a lovely friend who is a Staff Nurse at East Cheshire Hospice if I would run it in aid of the hospice and I was delighted to agree. At least my otherwise unremarkable efforts might have a positive outcome. The work of hospices around the country is truly remarkable but one that many of us don't think about much. Having myself had testicular cancer in 1991 and still being here is a reminder of one's own mortality but also the luck of the draw. Who amongst us isn't affected at some time or other by someone suffering from a life threatening illness.

Don't feel obliged to donate, these are strange times for many people but if you can give any amount then I do think this is a good cause. As my boys would no doubt point out, if all my friends gave a fiver then I'd have raised £10 for a start. So I'll have to rely on you all, family, neighbours, colleagues et al.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: East Cheshire Hospice 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.

Anyway as Steve once said: "What's a hospice?" His answer " 2 gallons!"

	Congratulations Donation by Chris Hughes 04/07/09	£20.00
	Well Done Donation by George "Smithy" 04/07/09	£10.00
	well done honey Donation by sandra prinold 21/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Worth the money for the laughs Donation by Rom 11/05/09	£10.00
	Well done you!! We were with you all the way (in spirit!!) Donation by Col and Pennie 04/05/09	£10.00
	I'm well impressed, better get back to my couch!! Donation by Robert Roche 03/05/09	£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid
	Donation by Kevin and Tracey 30/04/09	£10.00
	Donation by John and Madelaine 30/04/09	£5.00
	Donation by Linda, Keith and Ken 30/04/09	£10.00
	Donation by Roy and Jean 30/04/09	£5.00
	Congratulations on a job well prepared and well done. Donation by Graham 30/04/09	£26.20
	Congratulations - a good cause. Donation by Ellen 29/04/09	£10.00
	Roadrunner.........................?????????? Donation by Jill 29/04/09	£5.00
	Well run Nigel! Donation by Ellie's Mum and Dad 29/04/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Congratulations Donation by Evelyn 28/04/09	£5.00
	Well done! Donation by Maria W-T 28/04/09	£2.00
	You did it. Well done! Donation by Jo Clark 28/04/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	We were watching out for you.....well done Donation by James and Joyce 27/04/09	£20.00
	Well done - congratulations Donation by Lesley H 27/04/09	£5.00
	Nice one Nigel Donation by jeff kelsall 27/04/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	My uncle died in East Cheshire Hospice a few years ago. a fantastic cause and well done boss x Donation by Ellie Gray 27/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	run Nigel run! Donation by Sophie 25/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Nigel...we'll be watching for you Donation by Cindy & Steve 24/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Glad there,s someone as mad as me! Have a good run Nigel and enjoy it! xx Donation by Debbie 24/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	I'll look out for your dodgy knees! Also, don't forget the TCP! x Donation by Jane 24/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Nigel will be looking out for you Donation by claire brassington 24/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Rather you than me!!!!!!! Donation by Alison 24/04/09	£5.00
	Donation by Lesley & Keith 24/04/09	£5.00
	Jog on Nigel!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Donation by Elizabeth Farnworth 24/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Do they have Home Bargains in London? Donation by josie audley 24/04/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£1,453.20
Offline donations:	£10.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£257.51

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