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Target: £1,500.00
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My story

 

Huge thanks to everyone for your fantastic support!

After 3hrs 22minutes & 47seconds I crossed the line a 'little' more dishevelled than when the starting horn blew in Greenwich Park at 9.45am, Sunday 13th April.

Just because I have now reached £1,500 in sponsorship (inc offline pledges) that doesn't stop anyone from contributing - remember this is an extremly good cause :)

Previouse message:

Hello one and all!

Marathon season has arrived and for some ‘lucky’ folk like myself the 13th April 2008 will be the first time I take the plunge – venue…..London.

In return for my blood, sweat and tears you kind citizen’s will be able to help raise a few bob for an extremely worthy charity ‘YoungMinds’.

Did you know….?

·          Nearly 1 in 10 children and young people in aged between 5 and 16 are suffering from behavioural, emotional or hyperactivity disorders.

·          1 in 5 are experiencing less severe mental health problems that significantly affect their daily lives.

·          Nearly 80,000 young people suffer from serious depression.

·          1 in 12 deliberately self-harm.

Your kind contribution and support will help YoungMinds continue to: 

·         Manage a Parents Information Helpline for adults concerned about the mental health of a young person.

·         Carry out outreach work in schools and youth groups to raise young people’s awareness of the need to stay mentally healthy.

·         Work with isolated or vulnerable groups such as rural and ethnic minority communities, and with fathers, on issues of young people’s mental health.

·         Hold workshops and training for professionals working with young people.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: YoungMinds will receive your money faster and, if you are a taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

Many thanks for taking the time to read this page – 26.2 miles is all in the mind right??

Please pass on to your family and friends.

Cheers for now

Rudi

P.s. Get creative with those messages ;)

From his colleagues:...Rudi is the best guy that we've all ever worked with...and he's good looking Donation by Telegraph team 28/05/08  

£60.00 + £16.92 Gift Aid

better late than never! ;) Donation by Pete Ward 26/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done, amazing time! Donation by Lauren 22/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done big man! Donation by Katherine Skinner 22/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done son! Donation by chike 21/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done Rud's - thats so amazing !! You did so well Donation by Gaynor 17/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Oops - missed the dealine for the run but not for donating ! Trust you finished - do we get to know Donation by David & Yvonne 14/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

You must be v cold and wet right now, bless! x Donation by Harriet 13/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Go Rude Dog!!!!!!! Donation by Zoe V 11/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

A deal's a deal! Go for the win. Hope you've got Monday off work.... Donation by Rock Boston 11/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck Rd!!! Donation by Joe Dixon 09/04/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

If you get tired the 113 Bus passes along that route Donation by Steve W 09/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

shave your legs you will go faster! i'll look out for ya and give you a massive cheer... good luck speedy xx Donation by GMG 09/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

This better be the excuse for you drinking like a big girl. Make sure you enjoy it my man. Big Love Donation by Cam the man 08/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

can you tell your mum to leave me alone now :) Donation by Cheevers 08/04/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Best of luck, rather you than me!!! Donation by Nat Symons 08/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

In order to get Hannah off my back, I hope this helps.... Donation by Sam Cole 08/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck Donation by Vera 08/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Get rid of that beard and you'll run a lot faster! Good luck best man! Donation by Long Man Ramon 08/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

are you man enough? (eggs in the post) Donation by Rob Huckin 08/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck Rudi!!! Here's a bit towards your target! Donation by Ruth & Ross 07/04/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

best of luck mate, fight for inch caus its those inches that make the difference... sorry miles Donation by sherbs 04/04/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

I feel so much happier now! At least I don't have to run it myself now - I feel fitter already. Good Donation by Rebecca Brown 04/04/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Good luck Rudi............... following in your mum and sisters footsteps - no pressure then!!!! Donation by Jane Dyson 03/04/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Your potential father in law told me to sponsor you...... No good luck hope all goes well Donation by Nick Hughes 31/03/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Rather you than us..... Donation by Lloyd Cole 30/03/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

if one step is roughly say a metre and there's 1600 metres in a mile and there 26 miles in a marathon that's only 42,000 jogs it will be fun i'm sure. Donation by Wellsey! 28/03/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Be with you every step of the way (in front of TV!) - Good Luck Donation by Pete & Viv 25/03/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

5 fun runs in 2 years......good luck mate Donation by Richie May 21/03/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

I'm thinking the money needs to go to you with that picture! Donation by Gent family 18/03/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
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* Total raised online: £1,215.00
  Offline donations: £285.00
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £314.49

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