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My story

 

Thank you for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

When someone you know is seriously injured and their world and that of their family is turned upside down, it strikes a cord.  It was just such an event last year that made me think about what could I do to help. 

Hearts & Balls are a charity dedicated to assisting seriously injured rugby players.  They help them take the necessary steps forward in order to get their lives back. Rugby is a game that many of us have taken a huge amount from and it is only right that we try and give something back.

I am privileged to be able to use my health to raise funds for such a worthy cause.  The challenge of running the Berlin Marathon on 20th September 2009  is both exhilarating and daunting.  Running on a treadmill for 20 minutes and then taking to the road for longer distances is a totally different experience, as I have found out.

Knowing I have your support will not only help me make the finish line with so much more determination but also make a difference to the lives of rugby players who can play no more.

Thank you for your generosity.   

Paul

 

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I didn't think marathons in Europe involved running!!! Well done now to the next one. Donation by Alastair Redford 14/11/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Great effort considering the "training" in the week before. And who did Allan Currie borrow £50 from? Donation by Chas Mackintosh 14/10/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Great news. Well done. You should be proud. Donation by Annon 08/10/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

From a friend congratulating you on your achievement. Donation by Annon 30/09/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

You did it!!!!...never any doubt!...look forward to catching up soon Donation by Andrew Pert 29/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Well done from friends and family. Donation by Annonymous 28/09/09  

£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid

Congratulations - Great achievement! Donation by Craig Mulholland 28/09/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Donation by christopher godfrey-faussett 27/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

You're my hero!!! Knew you'd do it!! love Gxxxxxx Donation by Gillian Murray 26/09/09  

£500.00

So have you made it back yet? Donation by Andrew Davison 24/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Another great achievement in the journey of life! Well Done Donation by William Frame 24/09/09  

£275.00

Staff, friends and family are very proud of you. Great outcome. Well done Donation by Annonymous 23/09/09  

£550.00 + £155.13 Gift Aid

Congratulations! Donation by Melrose Football Club 23/09/09  

Great effort. Well done. Donation by Grierson Dunlop 21/09/09  

£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid

Sorry for being so late with this - hope it went well! Donation by Paul Yacoubian 21/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by Stephen Robertson 21/09/09  

£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid

good luck ! Donation by Craig Thomson 21/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Great effort Paul. Hope it went well! Donation by Craig McDermid 20/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

They say that pain is only temporary but achievement lasts forever .. I hope it doesn't hurt too much though! Best wishes Mike Donation by Michael Jones 18/09/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

JUST THINK OF THE BEERS AT THE END.. RUN WELL! CHEERS LACHIE AND SONIA Donation by LACHLAN MUNRO 17/09/09  

Good Luck Paul Donation by Willie Finlayson 17/09/09  

£200.00

Paul - all the best on the day, cheers Donation by Craig Love 16/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Start, run, stop. How hard can it be? Donation by Slim 16/09/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Good luck Paul - I know you can do it! Donation by Lauretta Bennie 15/09/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Good luck Paul! From SJ, LMB, DMcL, DMcI, AM, AD, JG, MB at Rangers. Donation by Anonymous 15/09/09  

£140.00

Good luck! Iain & Hilary Donation by Hilary Reid 15/09/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Donation by Iain Jenkins 14/09/09  

£250.00 + £70.51 Gift Aid

Good luck and enjoy! Donation by Gregor Alexander 13/09/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Good luck Paul - some challenge! Donation by Lorna Tutty 12/09/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck Paul. Donation by David Davidson 11/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
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