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I have run and completed The Grunty Fen Half Marathon in memory of Tony Young who died this year from brain cancer.

I first knew Tony as the IT teacher at King Alfred School but he soon became a friend. He had such an infectious 'buzz'. An adventurer, drummer, mountain biker, webmaster and footballer.

He joined 'The Paddington Wrecks' - (A  5-A-Side football team/ social club for players past their best) and this was where I got to know him. Always seeing the funny side. Never a frown. At odds with everyone around him. Unshakably upbeat.

Tony was an incredibly fit and super-positive person and it's a sad irony that he should fall ill at such a young age. (42).

In my last conversation with him he told me all the things he was looking forward to doing, in spite of his ongoing illness, and ten days later he was gone. That courage is unforgettable.

Please join me in my fund-raising adventure for Tony and Brain Tumour UK. I didn't promise a fast time and delivered!   ( 1 hour 59 minute 46 second). There were warm moments remembering Tony on my run. Let's face it - you cant forget his voice once you've heard it - that mangled kiwi accent - and I tried to focus on his positive thoughts.

I know many of you have probably already made contributions to the charity on behalf of Tony but even the smallest amount of extra £ would be a boost. £1 or £50 -  it's all good.Thanks a lot.

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Tony's Words (lifted from his memorial service sheet)

"Don't sweat the small stuff."

"Unless you love yourself and your life,I feel it's hard to love another."

"I just tried to read War And Peace but I gotta say I didn't get past page 714 - that was a boring book."

"Hey guys,I've just had an idea."

What are your interests Tony? - "Everything.What is there not to be interested in?"


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Well done Phil! All the best to you and yours xxx Donation by Abigail Wharton on 10/10/10

 
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Donation by Mads Hauge on 01/10/10

 
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Hey Phil. Good job Bro. Thank you. Feel quite honoured that I get to help push you over the edge. Donation by Richard Young on 24/09/10

 
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Way to go Phil! You have done Tony proud!! Great achievement. Donation by Sharon Young on 24/09/10

 
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Well done Phil - I know this was a while ago... but well done anyway. x Donation by venetia mills on 20/09/10

 
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Brilliant! Donation by Lindy Dumas on 15/09/10

 
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Enjoy your run - love weeve Donation by Alison Thorne on 13/09/10

 
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Better late than never... said the knackered tortoise. Donation by Simon Fellowes on 13/09/10

 
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Good Luck! Donation by camilla ovenden on 13/09/10

 
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Donation by Maureen Cronin on 12/09/10

 
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Good luck mate! From Mark and family x Donation by Mark Wood on 10/09/10

 
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From all at the Priory Love Emma Peter Jess and Nayantara Donation by Emma Tully on 09/09/10

 
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Half marathon? Get out!!! good luck from Art and Wanda Donation by Julie Thornalley on 06/09/10

 
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Donation by robert thornalley on 29/08/10

 
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Hope its part of your pre winter training regime! Donation by Ben Farley on 28/08/10

 
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Have great day. I'm glad your're putting your childish enthusiasm to good use! Donation by Will Gosling on 27/08/10

 
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regards to Grunty Donation by Jonny & Lisa on 26/08/10

 
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Donation by marc scherman on 26/08/10

 
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Keep on Running love Bill & Pat X Donation by william stonebridge on 26/08/10

 
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Best of luck. xxx Donation by Anne Thornalley on 26/08/10

 
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For Tony Phil! Nice one. Donation by brian russell on 25/08/10

 
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