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My story

 

This year I had a very good personal reason for supporting the Acorn's Children's Hospice. My intention was to run only the Flora London Marathon in April, but it was very soon apparent that everyone was holding on to their money due to the effects of the economic climate, and for that reason and the fact that I hit a milestone birthday in May I decided to 'push the boat out' and do a just a bit more.

So apart from the London Marathon, I have also completed:- A Skydive. A Triathlon. The Silverstone half marathon. The Birmingham and Black Country half marathon and a 110 foot abseil from the top of Fort Dunlop in Birmingham. On 11th October I finished the Birmingham half Marathon in a personal best time of 1hour 57. the weather was cold and showery which suits me and the conditions really helped.

I completed the New  York Marathon on November 1st in a personal best time of 4:42. That only leaves the Acorns Santa Run in Birmingham on December 5th to complete the 2009 challenge. 

 

I am hoping that my commitment to these challenges will convince you to sponsor me. Please do! I do not think I could do much more. Your contribution could help make a significant difference to someone's life.

 

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Acorns Children's Hospice Trust 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. So please sponsor me now!    

Finally, could I ask that when you do make a donation you then tell two or more friends or colleagues about my work in the hope they will also be supporters. It takes £450 per day to care for one child. Thank you. Paul Cole

Well done Paul, you're an inspiration to everyone you come in contact with, well done. Donation by Russell Taroni's Scrap Merchants 13/11/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Well Done Donation by Simon Bailes 13/11/09  

£50.00

Well Done!! I think everything your doing is amazing. Best of luck in all your fund raising. Donation by Jemma Pearson - Motability Operations 06/11/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Well Done Paul and Good Luck with the next one! Donation by Craig Simnett 04/11/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by John Stewart Levitt 28/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Paul.. It was good to meet you yesterday. Donation by David Collins 27/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Keep up the great work, it really is an inspiration. Donation by Jason Archer 26/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Paul. You gave us a card in Gas Street Basin on Saturday 24th October. I've run 5 marathons so I know what it takes. Good luck again!! Donation by Paul Lewis 26/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Wishing you the best of luck and well done for all your efforts for ACORNS - T.R.Bullworthy Ltd Donation by Stefan Bullworthy 23/10/09  

£20.00

Good luck for NY Marathon from Auto Extract Systems Ltd. Donation by Darren Bell - Auto Extract Systems 22/10/09  

£20.00

Well done Paul, best of luck for New York Donation by Derek Power 22/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Great cause, good luck in America Donation by Stuart Gosling/Blackhorse 22/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

well done - easy job Donation by stephen foster 22/10/09  

£100.00

Now buy some accessories! Donation by Jonathan Smith 22/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done Paul!!! Donation by Paul Hipkiss 20/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

A marathon effort Donation by Mark Cole 19/10/09  

£50.00

Well done Paul a very worthwhile cause Donation by Colin Barrett 16/10/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Well done Paul. A great effort for a great charity. Donation by Nick Richards 15/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done for giving your time and efforts freely Donation by Graeme Birch 14/10/09  

£100.00

Well done Paul. Donation by Wendy P 04/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

WELL DONE AND GOOD LUCK IN AMERICA Donation by MANJIT 01/10/09  

£2.00 + £0.56 Gift Aid

Keep going, Paul. I'll make sure the new office has a comfy chair waiting for you! Donation by Nigel Wells 01/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done Paul Donation by Chris Jones 30/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Mark Goodrich 30/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Brave Man Andrew Holmes DP R&D Preston Donation by andrew holmes 30/09/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

You handed me a card on the canal path near the University in Birmingham Sat 26.9.09. I wish you well. A good way to mark a special birthday. Donation by Anonymous 27/09/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Well done Paul!! Keep up the effort. From all at BTC. Donation by Chris Saunders 25/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Paul good luck with the Birmingham Half Marathon and the one in the Big Apple later in the year, go for it you can do it, it's for a great cause. Donation by Malcolm Steatham 25/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by Gail Green 21/09/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Well done Paul! Donation by Robert Clark 01/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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