Martine Monksfield is fundraising for The National Deaf Children's Society

Ollie's "Am I really doing a marathon?" page

Virgin London Marathon 2012

on 22/04/2012

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Ollie in action for GB against S. Africa

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Ollie in action for GB against S. Africa

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Raising money for The National Deaf Children's Society

Charity Registration No. 1016532

NDCS is the national charity dedicated to creating a world without barriers for deaf children and young people. We represent the interests and campaign for the rights of all deaf children and young people from birth to independence. NDCS believes that the family is the most important influence on a deaf child's development. NDCS supports the deaf child through the family as well as directly supporting deaf children and young people themselves.

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Martine Monksfield

Raised: 55%

Target: £2,000.00
Raised so far: £1,112.60

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Christ. I didn't think the NDCS would remember I said last year I would do the marathon for them. It's really going to happen, can I do it? I'm a footballer, yes, I can run, but a marathon? It's for the likes of skinny blokes who can run for miles in the searing heat (think Ethopian runners), not a big burly bloke like me who likes to raid the fridge when I can and run a few miles in a football match every week......

How the hell am I going to train? For starters, I have joined a running club. They'll be pleased as punch to see a bloke like me turn up in my running gear. I'm a PE teacher too, surely I should know all about being prepared for a marathon... no sniggering at the back please.

And on top of all that I need to raise 2k. Honestly, I just want to give up right now!

But I am going to do it. If Ben Palmer can do it, surely, I can. Come on! The bloke went on a bender the week before the marathon, if he can survive that, surely I will be able to get myself over the finishing line too, and maybe beat some Ethopian runners? OK, wishful thinking.

I'm hoping to organise some fundraising event up to the marathon, but in the meantime if you have a few pennies to spare I'd love it if you could donate.

The wife is going to come up with some suggestions on what to wear if I raise a certain amount. I'm beginning to regret this completely.

Ollie

	We know wot your going thru. Last yr after12th mile,we were so hung over,got very tired & bored so changed channels & watch the BBC2 Western instead Donation by Alick & Karen Morrison on 04/02/12	£50.00 + £12.50 Gift Aid
	Ollie, from all at Hale End AFC good luck! Don't get lost! Donation by John Brooks on 31/01/12	£25.00 + £6.25 Gift Aid
	Donation by alan rowley on 25/01/12	£20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid
	Good luck Ollie. Next time get your Dad to join in as well! Donation by Martin Streader on 22/01/12	£20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid
	Best wishes an good luck Donation by Jim Reeve on 19/01/12	£10.00 + £2.50 Gift Aid
	Go for it Olley great cause Donation by Peter Holman on 15/01/12	£250.00 + £62.50 Gift Aid
	Hey Ollie - you go matey - it will be a doddle for you - I hope that you and Martine are both well my sweet Love hugs and kisses XXXXX Donation by Patsy Barr on 15/01/12	£20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid
	Hope it goes well Ollie, just think of it as a couple of games of football (all on the same day) - but without the ball!! Good Luck Donation by Lyn Briggs on 15/01/12	£20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid
	Good luck Ollie. I expect dad will have a fag ready at the halfway point for you !!! Donation by Christopher Jelley on 14/01/12	£20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid
	I`d donate 10 times this if your old man was running!...............good luck mate Donation by Martin Gill on 14/01/12	£20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid
	Run that ass off. We'll be there cheering you on - look for the banners! Big kiss and GOOD LUCK. xx Donation by Hattie Bowden on 09/01/12	£20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid
	Hi Ollie Wishing a really 'easy' run, all your friends at Light into Europe, Bucharest, Romania. If you do wear the banana suit, please don't slip Donation by Stan Platt on 09/01/12	£20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid
	Go for it Ollie. Everyone is so proud of you. I will be shouting for you, on the day. xxxx Auntie Joan Donation by Joan Woodcock on 08/01/12	£75.00 + £18.75 Gift Aid
	Onwards and Upwards sir! (why is this called Martine Monksfield's page??!) Love Tyron and Ronny x Donation by tyron woolfe on 08/01/12	£20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Ollie!!! I didn't send any Christmas cards this year thought it would be better to give the money to you! xxx Donation by Sue Jones on 31/12/11
	Gowan! CS :) Donation by Martine Monksfield on 10/12/11	£256.40 + £64.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck you big gumbo- I've given a £ a mile! For a costume, wear our old under 10's Forest Rangers kit- bet it'll fit like a glove, literally! Donation by Patrick Gallagher on 23/11/11	£26.20 + £6.55 Gift Aid
	The best of luck with your training and I definitely think you should consider the offer of the banana costume, if yellow is your colour! Donation by Julie Cornelius on 02/11/11	£10.00 + £2.50 Gift Aid
	Remember what I said, I have a banana costume collecting dust in my cupboard if you need it! Good luck you will have no problems achieving your goal. Donation by Lynn Brickett on 21/10/11	£10.00 + £2.50 Gift Aid
	Good luck my dear. Donation by Philippa Najman on 21/10/11	£50.00 + £12.50 Gift Aid
	Donation by daryl fletcher on 10/10/11	£10.00 + £2.50 Gift Aid
	RUN RUN RUN! Proud of you baby :) Donation by Martine Monksfield on 02/10/11	£100.00 + £25.00 Gift Aid
	Run run run run ruuuuuuuun! Good luck! :P Donation by Philippa Merricks on 29/09/11	£10.00 + £2.50 Gift Aid
	Run Fat Boy Run and do us footballers a proud! Donation by Beechy on 20/09/11	£10.00 + £2.50 Gift Aid
	Great cause, go for it! Donation by Naomi Jarrett on 19/09/11	£10.00 + £2.50 Gift Aid