Update 13/10/2009; Thank you to everyone who has supported the cause, and ensured that donations have exceeded £600! There is still time to donate via the the Donate Now button, if you would still like to do so. I completed the Birmingham Half Marathon on the 11/10/2009 in a time of 1 hour 40 minutes and 8 seconds! Thanks again,

 

**UPDATE 05/10/2009** - Thank you to everyone who has helped me to achieve the £500 total with a week still to go. I've raised the target to keep the fundraising going for the final week before the race. If you haven't already donated and would like to do so, please click on the Donate Now button and enter your details. Thanks :)

 

Hi

Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

On 11th October I will be running the Birmingham Half Marathon in memory of Adam Earp. Adam sadly lost his life on 26th August this year at the age of 20 after courageously battling leukemia and a lung disease.

I played football with Adam in 5-a-side and 11-a-side football over the last few years and I have been struck by his mental strength and positive character during his illness.

Through the Dreams Come True charity, Adam was able to meet his hero Joe Calzaghe and this became one of his chosen charities to support. By running the marathon I hope to raise money in Adam's memory to enable other terminally ill young people to have the same opportunities.

Thanks

Martin

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