Richard Mellor is fundraising for Camp Quality UK

Richard Mellor's Fundraising Page

Rotary-IronmanUK Triathlon Charities - IronmanUK Triathlon

on 02/08/2009

Getting the punctures out of the way!!

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Raising money for

Camp Quality UK

Charity Registration No. 293882

Camp Quality UK is a non-profit organisation that is committed to giving children with cancer and leukaemia repeated opportunities to enjoy a positive, fun and inspiring childhood through quality recreational, play and creative activity programs. For over 20 years, we have given children with cancer the same opportunities their peer group take for granted. We exist not just to give hope, but to challenge, inspire and, above all, bring some much-needed fun and laughter into their lives.

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Richard Mellor

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Raised: 91%

Target: £1,000.00
Raised so far: £909.28

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My story

Well, I finished!

On August 2nd 2009 I managed to get to the end of the Ironman UK in Bolton in a total time of 13 hours 44 minutes and 3 seconds.

The event consists of a 3.8km (2.4 mile) open water swim, 180km (112 mile) bike and 42km (26 mile) run. Thats like swimming 152 lengths in the pool in Birmingham, cycling to London then running the Marathon, all in one day and all non-stop!

The weekend started muddy and very wet but the organisers and volunteers did a great job of getting it under way. I exited the swim slower than I'd liked (1 hour 32 mins) but the general consensus was that it was a bit longer than planned! After a 10 minute transition, the bike started cold, hilly and gusty, but the huge amount of support from the locals and fans really helped me push through. Pretty soon the sun came out and I now have the worst farmers tan to prove it! The run started with me feeling suprisingly fresh and I managed to keep up a gentle pace to finish the marathon in just over 4 hours 30 mins, not bad for my first and after almost 115 miles of prior effort!

Thanks for all your generosity so far. At the moment Im just under my target to raise £1000 for Camp Quality UK. The charity provides life-changing holidays for children with a potentially life-limiting condition that has a significant impact on their daily lives, including cancer. With a final effort Im hoping to finish the event properly and hit that target, so please sponsor me now!

	Well done Rich! Donation by Matthew Westlake 07/08/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Amazing results! Donation by Jing Jin 04/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	All the best for tomorrow Rich! Looking forward to having you in the Ironman club! Love Anna and Perry xx Donation by Anna and Perry Vlachos 01/08/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	All the best of luck Rich. Donation by Alex Westlake 01/08/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Right Rich. 2.4 miles swim,112 miles bike, 26 miles run = a very exciting day!!!!!All the best!!!! Donation by Mcrazy 01/08/09	£14.28 + £4.03 Gift Aid
	All that training will be worth it! Good luck. Love from Sue, Ted, Alex and Alastair Donation by Susan Westlake 31/07/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck Uncle Rich Donation by William Snape 30/07/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Just think of Irish Marc behind you... Donation by Gareth Mason 30/07/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good Luck mate. I'd probably die if i tried it now. Maybe in a year or so... Donation by Troy Buhse 30/07/09	£20.00
	Good Luck Rich - We'll be thinking of you.... Hang on in there when it gets tough - YOU ARE (SOON) AN IRONMAN! Donation by Josh and Sedge 29/07/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Thought I'd better get round to donating eventually. Good luck! Donation by Josh Bradley 28/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Just a little something to help get you round...I will be waiting at the finish (and various places around the course so no slackin!!) Good luck xx Donation by Lu 26/07/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck! Donation by Adam Noakes 23/07/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Glad you're doing it and not us! Well done Rich Pete and Sue Donation by PETER CLEWS 19/07/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Enjoy the adventure for a great cause! :0) Donation by Aime Harrison 14/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	You are outta your mind... Best of luck and FINISH the race! Donation by Chun Tey 14/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	All the best mate Donation by Samer 14/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	All the best Richard - make sure that you are still able to return to work afterwards! Donation by Stuart Day 13/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Ganbatte (give it your alll)!!! I'm rooting for you Richard! Donation by Laura Powderham 13/07/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Donation by Ann and Geoff 13/07/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good Luck! Donation by Sarah Carley 10/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Rich. I'm sure all that training will pay off. Donation by Edward Russell 04/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	We'll see whats left of you in September. Good luck and take care, Rich Donation by Janet and Brian Mellor 03/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	It's a tough one, but the very best of luck! Donation by Don Chambers 01/07/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Donation by Keith Tibbs 19/06/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Donation by Pei 16/06/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Well done at your last event, bigger things next time. Donation by Grandad Broad 16/06/09	£10.00
	All the best, take it easy if possible. Donation by Grandad/ Grandma Mellor 16/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Should be a walk in the park, lad. Donation by Eddie Shaw-Smith 09/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Yes he is mad!!!, Go to the pub instead. Donation by Him and Fat sisters, Mum and Dad 01/06/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£694.28
Offline donations:	£215.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£187.36

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