Raised: 104%
Target: £4,500.00
Raised so far: £4,687.00
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My story

 

Thanks for visiting my fundraising page.

When mum passed away in May 2008 Dad and I decided that as he was turning 70 and as I am turning 40 and  have not even run for a bus for 10 years! That we would raise money for St. Catherines Hospice by running the London Marathon.

The care and genuine affection from all the staff for mum while she was there was very much appreciated and eased what was a very difficult time for everyone.

Dad and I want to express our sincere gratitude to St Catherines Hospice for everything they did. We felt the best way to do this was to try and raise money to ensure that they are there for the next person that needs them.

Dad and I completed the Tunbridge Wells Half Marathon on Sunday 15 Feb - not sure how we will do the additional 13.1 miles in April - more training needed for me. (2 hours 10 minutes).

Dad has had an operation on his knee so is out for a couple of weeks but due to start training again soon. I did the Hastings Half Marathon and basically was the same time time as Tunbridge Wells - Never going to break any speed records! My traing continues and I have lost 1 stone and most of my trousers are too big for me! Not long to go now.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: St Catherine’s Hospice (Crawley) 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!

well done Donation by peter tayler 10/06/09  

It was a hot day! Donation by Paul Schofield 11/05/09  

You must be fat and unfit - Claire Balding was at the finish 3 hours before you! Donation by Julian Davies 28/04/09  

dont get tooooo skinny Donation by Ritchie Harry 28/04/09  

Take your time!! Donation by Richard Guilfoyle 27/04/09  

well done mate.... very impressive Donation by The Murphy's 27/04/09  

job done...well done to you both! Donation by Daniel Mackelden 27/04/09  

well done rich Donation by petermcl 27/04/09  

Glad we were there today to support you - take my hat off to you!! Well done. Donation by Simon & Carole Kinnear 26/04/09  

Ruuuun Forrest..... Donation by Jon Ward 24/04/09  

It'll be easy if you really have been keeping of the booze like you say you have! Donation by Andrew Hadley 24/04/09  

Have fun! Donation by Wazza 23/04/09  

There's and extra 50p in it for you if you do it in a rubber chicken outfit. Donation by Ed, Karen and Dan 22/04/09  

Good luck! Donation by Elian Matthijssen 22/04/09  

Break a leg! Or do you just say that to actors?! Anyway good luck mate Donation by Conor 22/04/09  

good luck Donation by stacey kaminer 22/04/09  

Donation by jock 22/04/09  

good luck Rich - very impressed X Donation by Niaby Codd 22/04/09  

try not to get caught short Donation by richard henah 22/04/09  

We are so proud of William and Toms dad and grandad good luck Donation by Freddie and Charlie 21/04/09  

Your mum will be so proud of youxxxx Donation by justine simon nimmo 21/04/09  

good luck rich x Donation by gilly 21/04/09  

Up yer bum Donation by Graeme Burnham 20/04/09  

Will be there cheering you on......Good luck Donation by Iain Cameron 17/04/09  

Watch out for that "wall"! What's next - Iron Man Events?! Donation by Brendan 17/04/09  

All the best to you both Donation by David 17/04/09  

Storm it! Donation by Hilly 17/04/09  

Good luck mate Donation by Graeme Clark 17/04/09  

Good luck to both of you Donation by Simon/Argo 17/04/09  

Make sure you keep up with your father - good luck! Donation by Nicole & Malcolm 17/04/09  

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* Total raised online: £4,387.00
  Offline donations: £300.00
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £575.67

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