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My story

 

OK, so it’s not the marathon.    

On the other hand, I’ve never run 10 km in my life, I’m 56 years old, overweight and have a dodgy knee.  So it’s definitely still a challenge. 

Added to that, I hate running with other people and am allergic to Lycra.  My target is not only to finish the course but – even more stretching – to do so before the end of the Archers’ Omnibus.

I will also be running for a good cause – OPF’s Children First campaign.  There are around 3 million children in the UK being brought up primarily by one parent, that’s 1 in 4 families.  They’re twice as likely as other families to be living in poverty and this can have an impact on their health, their educational attainment and their chances in life generally.   

To help these children, OPF provides information and support for their parents through a national help and advice line plus publications and an internet service.  There are specialist helplines for parents bringing up a disabled child on their own (this is 25% more likely than for a couple) and for those facing violent behaviour or the threat of it.  OPF also provides training and support to help parents back into work.  Please have a look at our website for more details. 

 

I hope you will be able to sponsor me.  At least you know I’m not likely to be asking you very often!


Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: National Council for One Parent Families will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

Many thanks for your support.

Donation by James Graham 10/07/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Nigel,Keep on running! Hope the knees last! Donation by Stan "The Man" Terry 02/07/07  

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Donation by Peter Lambert 28/06/07  

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Hi Nigel How are you? Hope all goes well on the run. Love and hugs Shirin Donation by Shirin Chandy-Welham 28/06/07  

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Good Luck Nigel - I am only running to make sure you finish. Under 70 mins (20), 65 mins (30) Donation by Sanjeev Gupta 27/06/07  

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Can't believe that someone has already used a fartlek joke - good luck! Donation by paula 27/06/07  

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well done Nigel Donation by Mike & Sabine 25/06/07  

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Mick Jagger will be proud of you !l Donation by Andrea Miles 25/06/07  

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Now you are fit how about cutting our hedges? Donation by Colin&Jo 24/06/07  

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Donation by Roger Opie 13/06/07  

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Good luck Donation by Rose Snow 08/06/07  

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Apparently you're running in fishnets, or is this just a vicious rumour........? Donation by Tina Wade 08/06/07  

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Small recompense for large grumpiness Donation by Jolyon 04/06/07  

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Its just putting one foot in front of the other, only quickly!! Donation by Olivia Woods 31/05/07  

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I'm sure I had a brother once who looked like the top picture! Donation by Jem 29/05/07  

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Good luck! No walking or I will want my money back ;-) Donation by Janice Leeming 25/05/07  

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Be careful with those fartleks... Donation by Matthew Chiles 21/05/07  

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Donation by neil 21/05/07  

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It's worth £20,00 just to think of you running 10km Donation by Richard & Jackie Hughes 16/05/07  

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£19.10 for the 1st km and 10p for each subsequent one. We have your best interests at heart Nigel! Donation by Steve and Linda Nicholson 16/05/07  

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We advise getting a pair of Heelys Donation by Steve&Maddy 15/05/07  

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It will be just like the old glory days in Regents Park Donation by Browns 14/05/07  

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good luck - am having fun imagining you in lycra! Donation by sue neale 14/05/07  

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Good to hear from you. Still clearly insane judging from the fact that you are doing this!! Donation by Richard Hilton 14/05/07  

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Good luck with the run, Nigel Donation by Ron and Chris 12/05/07  

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Is this your mid-life crisis ? Donation by David Porter 12/05/07  

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I suppose your will is up-to-date??? Donation by Steve Tipton 11/05/07  

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You brave man - good luck Nigel Donation by Ed Williams 11/05/07  

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they say it is enjoyable!! Good Luck Donation by Liz Formby 10/05/07  

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Good luck Nigel! Keep taking the steroids! Donation by Helen Tanasijczuk 08/05/07  

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