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My story

 
Job done! - I'm delighted to announce that I completed the Flora London Marathon in 5hrs 53mins 39 secs.

Many thanks to my corporate sponsors:

Custom House Hotel - http://www.customhouse-hotel.co.uk/

SAS Self Storage - http://www.storagematters.info/page1.htm

Aspect Building & Maintenance Ltd - www.aspectuk.com

My Story - why the marathon?

My wife has type 1 diabetes and has lived with it since she was a teenager. She has been lucky - good control and an insulin pump have kept her free of serious complications so far. She is a fantastic wife, mother to our young daughter and my best friend and I can do something to make her future free of diabetes by raising funds for Diabetes UK.

In 2007 reality hit me in the face when, after tests and a visit to a specialist, I was told I had NASH and Metabolic Syndrome.  I was told that if I didn't do something about it, I could very well end up with diabetes too. It was the wake-up call I needed. Being nearly 40 and not one to do things by half, I dreamed up "The 40 Feats".

Diabetes kills people - it kills them slowly and by masquerading behind other illnesses like heart disease. It reduces people's lifespan and can cause nasty complications like blindness, liver failure and leaves sufferers at risk of heart disease. 300 people are diagnosed with diabetes every day.

I need your help - every pound of sponsorship is one more reason why I have to keep training and have to finish the marathon. Running the marathon is a massive challenge.

You can follow my training progress here:

The Flora London Marathon forms part of my 40 Feats - I'm planning on completing 40 amazing endeavours to celebrate 40 amazing years of my life and to raise money for four charities - Diabetes UK, The MS Society, Cancer Research and The Samaritans.

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

UPDATES


FORTHCOMING TRAINING EVENTS

Rest for the next two weeks

FORTHCOMING  EVENTS

Nothing - for now :-)

Well done, Paul, top job! Donation by Martin Flower 01/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Congrats Paul! Completely amazing, you're inspiring, I couldn't do it! See you soon. Kat x Donation by Kat Knight 29/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by Kevin Beurle 29/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

well done, rather you than me Donation by rentawitch 29/04/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Well done! Donation by Janet Woollands 28/04/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Donation by Mariana 27/04/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

We were thinking of you and wishing you the best of luck Donation by Family Port 27/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Go for it Paul! Donation by Rachel Coleman Finch 26/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

If Pterry supports you then you must be OK and a good cause too! Go for it. Donation by Pterry Fan 25/04/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Havea great day and hope everything goes well Donation by Jonathan Coles 25/04/09  

£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid

Best of luck Paul! Donation by Justin T 25/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Thanks for supporting Diabetes UK :-) Best of luck on Sunday! (g'nomi) Donation by Naomi C 25/04/09  

£5.00

Will be looking out for you and cheering you on. Go for it Paul! Donation by Geoff & Pamela Coles 25/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

best of luck, I am diabetic so I know what a good cause this is. Donation by Chris Petticrew aka Watchman44 24/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Best of luck Paul I will be there at 14mile/21mile cheering you through best of luck! Donation by Richard Horwitz 24/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Go for it looking forward to seeing pictures of you RUNNING!! across the finish line Donation by chris ward 24/04/09  

£10.00

good cause, all the best Donation by Lazzagami 23/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Great Cause... Donation by Mark :) 23/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

well done Paul, a worthy cause Donation by jonty 23/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

A good cause. Good luck Paul! Donation by Anne B. N. 23/04/09  

£15.00

Donation by Malcolm MacCallum 22/04/09  

£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid

Good luck Paul, enjoy it if you can! Donation by Nigel Younger 22/04/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Hope your family are well. All the best. Donation by Steve James 21/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck Paul! Donation by Ian 21/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

40 feats - great idea - keep us posted on the DW forum - and good luck with the Marathon! Donation by Periwinkle 21/04/09  

£10.00

Give 'em what for, from the three of us! Donation by Sophia Krabbe 21/04/09  

£150.00

I've followed your progress since the first DWCon. You can DO this. Donation by Pat Harris 21/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Allez Paul! Be careful with your first half splits and the second half will be less painful. (i.e. start slower than you think you might need to). Donation by Mike Knell 21/04/09  

£30.00

Good luck for the run - I admire your drive and determination! Donation by Kate Harris 21/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Fellow sufferers. \when are you bringing the Vixen to Scotland Donation by HughMcGoldrick 13/04/09  

£26.00
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