Philip Jacob is fundraising for The Fostering Network

10K Run (experiment in trying harder)

British 10k London Run 2007

on 01/07/2007

Sport. Action. Experiment.

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Raising money for

The Fostering Network

Charity Registration No. 280852

The Fostering Network is the UK’s leading charity for everyone involved in fostering. We work to improve life for the 50,000 children and young people living with foster families. We provide training, advice, information and support, and make sure the views of children and young people are heard and respected throughout the care system. Our campaigns raise public awareness and ensure action at the highest levels.

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Philip Jacob

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Raised: 111%

Target: £200.00
Raised so far: £222.00

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My story

The Fostering Network is trying to make life better for children who can no longer live with their parents. I'm trying to raise £200 to support their work.

On July 1^st I took part in an action-philosophy sports experiment. It had something to do with is it worth always trying harder in the face of obvious limitations, can advancements in society overcome the natural checks that Malthus miserably predicted and what’s the point of sport.

The practical bit involved running the 10K London run on Sunday. I managed that – in an hour, but it was hard to think about anything other than breathing enough oxygen at the time. And now my legs hurt. So I’m afraid I don’t have any answers. You can’t have your sponsorship money back though, because I’ve given it all to the Fostering Network. If it’s any consolation, they won’t be spending it on silly experiments.

Thank you to everyone who has supported me – it’s all much appreciated! If you haven't, there’s still time to help me reach the target of £200. It's easy to make a donation on this page and if you're a taxpayer an extra 28% tax will be added.

	What a picture what a photograph, proof that you didn't finnish last, well done mate. Donation by SwithandGill 11/07/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	well done phil! lurvely thighs Donation by Kirstien 09/07/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	well done squire Donation by pete best 04/07/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Chris 03/07/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck!! Donation by Kath 30/06/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Mange tout, Rodney, mange tout. Donation by Sarah 27/06/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Running all that way! Admirable stuff old chum. Best of luck to you and love from us both. xxx Donation by Ann & Craig 27/06/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Ruth 24/06/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	don;t just stand there looking like you want to run - run boy run!! Donation by andy 20/06/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Wow Phil, you've gone all generation Y. You'll have your own blog next. Enjoy the run. Big kisses. Donation by Jez 19/06/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	I hope you enjoy your self Donation by mila 19/06/07	£2.00
	That Malthus fella clearly didn't have access to a decent Chinese pharmaceuticals lab Donation by Mark 19/06/07	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Donation by Coley 18/06/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Sophie 18/06/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Great cause- happy running! Donation by Anne 18/06/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Go! Phil Go! Donation by gingerlass 12/06/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck mate. Great cause! Donation by Dave 12/06/07	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£162.00
Offline donations:	£60.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£45.13

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