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Target: £5,000.00
Raised so far: £1,365.00
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My story

 
Photo left to right Mario, Duncan and James with Nathan Freeman who benefits from a development programme from  Brainwave.  20% of all sponsorship raised is placed into an account to help fund future Brainwave assessments for Nathan.

 

Thanks for visiting our fundraising page. We are trying to raise £5000 for Brainwave, helping children, between the ages of 6 months to 12 years, who have a brain injury, genetic condition or Developmental Delay. This is very close to our hearts. We are training to run the Isle Of Wight Marathon on the 4th October 2009

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15th May 2009 (Mario) Hey Guys
Just a quick update. We have entered into a 10km Race on Sunday in Bognor Regis. We are all very excited & trained hard for it. We will all be wearing the same sweat bands on our heads (nice blue FILA band) so if you want to come and support us please feel free.

The weather for the race will be rainy which is my favorite as it cools you down & gives you something to think about however James doesn't share the same feelings. He got soaked last night in the worthing 1 hour monsoon. ha ha
James is making amazing progress and is not sure about the head bands as wife Lindsey said he looked like " a fool ". Duncan is enjoying his new diet of seeds and berries and now feels more at one with nature.

12th June 2009

JB: Training is going good for all of us; we have all run over half marathon distance. My thoughts seldom stray from the big one in October. It’s going to be an even harder challenge than we first expected (no iPods & we will be contending with hills steeper than any of us have trained on thus far).

 

It’s already so rewarding to think how far we have come, our shapes and fitness levels are improving week in, week out, and the money we are raising is slowly but surely rising.

 

I feel proud of myself and my good friends Mario & Duncan. We have come so far and we keep each other going, a united front running ultimately to raise money for this very special charity, but as the distance increase it seems we are running for something more than money, more than charity, more than unity. Maybe it’s because we are doing something that in truth, we never thought we would be able to do and now it seems we will achieve our goal with conviction.

 

I for one have never had to dig as deep as I am now, let’s see how the next 12 - 14 weeks pan out. Thank you again for all your support.  

 14th August 2009 JB: Just a quick update, training has been a bit tarnished with injuries, I have got very bad groin strain after a run from Sea Lane Goring to littlehampton and back (about 14 miles) I have rested it for a week and it feels a whole lot better. Duncan has now had 2 quarterzone injections in his heel but is still in a lot of discomfort. Mario is a machine and just keeps going. Nice training run booked in for Sunday morning same route as before. Will update again soon.

 

1st October 2009. JB: Sorry for the delay in updating. Only a few days now until the race, I am getting pretty nervous, I think with work and family commitments we have done all the training possible. I just hope my groin goes the distance. Thank you to everyone who has sponsored us. I will let you know how we get on!!!

 

6TH October 2009 JB: We only bloody did it!! Mario ran in 4 hours 25 James did it in 4 hours 56 we are so very proud please keep giving!!

Well played Dunc Donation by Bean & Sara 09/10/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Well done James! Just seen the pics on facebook, glad its not too late to donate and hope it helps you out old chum! Peterson Donation by Peter Manville 06/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done James Love Mumma, Nan & Jannet Donation by The three amigos 06/10/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Donation by Julian Sonnessa 05/10/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Well done Team Pure! Donation by The Djevdets 04/10/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Hope it all went ok. Tilts, Sarah & Amber XXXXX Donation by Richard Tiltman 04/10/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

you go James! You can do it! love ya! from your favorite cousins........ Donation by Bryant, Sarah, Danielle, Amy and Bradlee 02/10/09  

£10.00

Be thinking of you james and with you all the way !! what a worthwhile cause. love Aunty Boo Boo. xxxx Donation by bernice sommerford 02/10/09  

£20.00

Good luck with the run. Enjoy the sights!! Donation by Quilly, Jo and Ruby 01/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Hi James Run, run, run! Hope it all goes well. Love Rob and Julie x Donation by Julie West 01/10/09  

£15.00

Good Luck on Sunday....it's for a great cause Donation by Jackie & Steve 01/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

To Daddy and Mario, Hope you enjoy running, dont give up!! see you at the finish line.. lots of love Gaby and Harriett x x x xx xx x Donation by Gaby and Harriett 01/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck matey, we know you can do it. If I can do it - anyone can.....!!!! xxx Donation by Michelle & Georgia 01/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous 30/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck x Donation by Leah Mellis 29/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Donation by Claire & Dave 28/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

I heard all about it from Nathan yesterday! Donation by Sian 27/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous 25/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck James now dont get lost. Well done for all the training! Next stop London,New York etc!!!!! Donation by Dave and Sue Borgars and boys 25/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Sorry to hear you're not running Duncan but good luck to all the fundraisers it's for a good cause .Val and Robin Donation by Helene Fretter 25/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

This is a great cause and I know Duncan is absolutey devastated that he can't run due to his latest illness. Those nasty STD's. good bless Duncan Donation by Knotty 22/09/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

We'll be thinking of you as you run round The Isle! Know you'll do it. Donation by Budsy and Malcs 21/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck!!. Donation by Laura Sanders 21/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Hello Nathan, I work with Mummy and you are a very brave young man I am a Donation by Tina Streeter 21/09/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck on 4th October from all at Jacobs Steel. Donation by Ashley Jacobs 02/09/09  

£50.00

Donation by Ken Gormanly 16/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Run Mario Run :) Donation by Rachael Mellis 03/08/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Good Luck with your marathon Donation by Prue Furby 15/07/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

From one Nathan to another. Donation by Nathan Rolande 10/07/09  

£10.00

Good Luck Duncan Donation by Lisa Miles 11/06/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
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