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Target: £500.00
Raised so far: £715.00
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My story

 

Mrs Poacher and I are running the Mascot Grand National 2008 in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care. We'd like you, our family, friends and Lincoln City fans to help raise a ridiculous amount of money to help the wonderful Marie Curie people continue their excellent work.

Earlier this year the face behind Poacher sadly lost a family member to cancer. The work of the Marie Curie nurses however made those final days as comfortable as possible, and their care throughout was fantastic. Now both myself and Mrs Poacher would like to give something back.

Running in the Mrs Poacher suit this year is 'guest runner' Paul Hutchinson. Paul has been Mrs Poacher on a couple of occasions, and last year ran the national for the first time. However spurred on by the desire to raise as much money as possible Paul has agreed to run the national for the second year in a row, and is hoping for a relatively good placing.

The Mascot Grand National is run every year at Huntingdon racecourse, and 2008 will be the tenth year. Poachers best finish was 11th, but last year he'd slipped down to second from last. Mrs Poacher managed a commendable 40 something last year and will be working hard to improve on that again.

Our aim this year is to finish 'respectfully' and simply be able to give some much needed money to a worthy cause. We won't be promising a top ten finish, but rest assured we'll be doing everything we can to represent LCFC and Marie Curie.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Marie Curie Cancer Care 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, show your support for Lincolnshires top two mascots, and more importantly show your support for the amazing people at Marie Curie Cancer Care.

Better late than never,Good luck (apart from when you play the mighty magpies) Donation by Dave Harris 04/10/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

good luck! Donation by caroline 29/09/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good Luck, win or lose its for a good cause Donation by Morse Family 27/09/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by Sam Griffiths 26/09/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

ok - feel well guilty now......... good luck young 'un! Donation by angie hibbitt 23/09/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Now stop hassling me on Facebook !! :o) Donation by Barry Swallow 23/09/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

good luck boys xxxx Donation by Vicky Morse 23/09/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Right Gary, you can stop moaning now at me now :) Donation by Kate! 23/09/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

sorry i hadn't been on facebook for awhile, have a good day! Donation by Jack Sirrell 23/09/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Excellent Charity, good luck for the Grand National. Hope you raise loads of money. UP THE IMPS. Donation by Jane Pickering 19/09/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Excellent charity, hope you raise loads money and have good day x Donation by Michelle Brown 17/09/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

up the imps Donation by allenby nvq training services 17/09/08  

£20.00

Thanks Poacher. It is such a worthy charity and people like yourself help them to continue to provide much needed care. Donation by Teresa Grieve 17/09/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

It will be a nice clean race I hope!! Donation by shirley muxlow 16/09/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Hope Poacher won't be drinking before this one!!! Donation by Chesterfield Imps 15/09/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

I reckon Mrs Poacher will win. Poacher looks a bit out of shape to me Donation by Jason A 15/09/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

You gotta be handy with the steel Donation by Tu pac Harrison 15/09/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
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