Richard Russell is fundraising for Crimestoppers

Richard Russell's Fundraising Page

Flora London Marathon 2009

on 26/04/2009

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Raising money for

Crimestoppers

Charity Registration No. 1108687

Crimestoppers is the independent crime-fighting charity. We help to arrest 17 criminals every day and one murderer every 5 days. Our charity runs the anonymous telephone number, 0800 555 111, that people can call to pass on information about crimes. We also have an anonymous online ‘Giving Information’ form that people can fill out to pass on information. Some people fear the consequences of going to the police when they know about a crime. Crimestoppers is there for them. Because the telephone number is anonymous, callers are not asked for any personal information and calls cannot be traced. 0800 555 111 has been helping to find criminals and solve crimes for 21 years. We’ve received more than 1 million telephone calls with useful information about crimes. It’s a system that works for everyone – except criminals. With your support, we can continue fighting crime to make our society a safer place to live.

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Richard Russell

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Raised: 39%

Target: £1,250.00
Raised so far: £485.40

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My story

Due to injury, i have decided to postpone running this years race and go for the 2010 London marathon!

Please keep the donations coming and check out my facebook page for more updates.

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=46622990907&ref=ts

What’s the best way to kick start life after uni graduation?

How about training to run the 26.2 miles of the 2010 London Marathon!

As crazy as that sounds, I am proud to say that I have a guaranteed position to run and fundraise on behalf of my charity Crimestoppers

But why would I put myself through this?!

I really do love a challenge. And what a challenge this is.

I've always believed that almost anything in life is possible and this is my chance to prove it! I’m really enjoying getting back into athletics and escaping some of the more shall we say ‘indulgent’ aspects of student life

But why fund raise and why Crimestoppers?

It might be an unusual choice, but Crimestoppers jumped out to me as something really worthy of my support. Since its establishment, anonymous calls and reports via its website have had a considerable impact on solving crime and improving our society.

Fundraising could help develop and expand their organisation. When looking at their success rates, it’s clear that the money will be put to very good use. Check out the ‘20 Hot facts about Crimestoppers’ from the link below. It's amazing what they have achieved.

http://www.crimestoppers-uk.org/webfiles/Media%20Centre/20th%20anniversary
%20press%20pack/20%20hot%20Crimestopper%20factsJuly08.doc

Fundraising plans are in place but I need your support to reach my targeted sum of £1,250. Maybe I can even surpass this figure..

So think of me during the winter months of training as I freeze my...insert body part here….off and donate some money for my charity.

Thanks for reading my page and for all your support

Richard

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Crimestoppers 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.

	Good luck! Donation by Marc 08/03/09	£5.00
	Good Luck Rich!:) Donation by Katie Hyvarinen 27/02/09	£5.00
	Rather you than me! (Jo's friend) Donation by Liz Mclean 22/02/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Run Rich Run!! Good luck :-) x Donation by Matt Reeve 05/02/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Rich! Donation by Leah Hallissey 01/02/09	£10.00
	Good luck! xx Donation by Bethan Roberts 20/01/09	£5.00
	Hey Rich glad it's all going well. Only one question though, wouldn't it be easier just to learn to drive? Donation by Tom Selby 19/01/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Rich! I'll make sure you have commitment tee hee! Donation by Mandy 16/01/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Best of luck .. I'm sure you'll do it easily Donation by Nan Joyce 30/12/08	£10.00
	Good luck mate! Merry christmas and you better get a really good race time! Donation by Andreas 29/12/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Run to the chip shop for me next time eh!!xx Donation by Loz 28/12/08	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Good luck with the race dude, you got my support! :) Donation by Jj Patel 22/12/08	£3.00 + £0.85 Gift Aid
	Proud of you Rich .. we'll be there! Donation by MaD 11/12/08	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Good luck, Rich! Donation by Marc Harvey 04/12/08	£5.00
	Good luck dude!! So proud of you for doing this!! Think i'll get a mob together and come and heckle - in a supportive manner of course! Love you xxxxx Donation by Jo Russell 03/12/08	£26.20 + £7.39 Gift Aid
	Haha, lovin the description Richy! Made my night at 2 o clock! You've earned every penny of your £1 a mile! Good luck bru Donation by Trevor Pettit 27/11/08	£26.20
	I am definitely coming to watch!! Donation by Matthew W Hornby 26/11/08	£12.00 + £3.38 Gift Aid
	Good luck with it matey, will be a truly awesome achievement! Donation by Mathias Brunckhorst 25/11/08	£10.00
	big hug! quite impressed by your rainy Sunday run! xx Donation by Andreea Lazar 25/11/08	£10.00
	Good luck richy boi! Hope you get all your sponsorship. I am your proud first sponsor. Donation by Nick Holzherr 25/11/08	£2.00 + £0.56 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£289.40
Offline donations:	£196.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£57.31

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