Rich Simmonds is fundraising for Samaritan's Purse

Rich Simmonds's Fundraising Page

Flora London Marathon 2008

on 13/04/2008

Hamster is gonna try and run 26 miles!

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Raising money for

Samaritan's Purse

Charity Registration No. 1001349

Samaritan's Purse UK is a Christian relief and development organisation that works through local churches to proclaim and demonstrate the love of God amongst communities in need in 18 countries across Africa, Eastern Europe and Central Asia. We are part of the global Samaritan’s Purse family that has been providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world since 1970.

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Rich Simmonds

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Raised: 127%

Target: £1,500.00
Raised so far: £1,909.60

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My story

Thank you for visiting my fundraising page. Please dig deep and sponsor me online.

Having reached the ripe old age of 40, I've been going through a bit of a mid life crisis. One of the consequences is trying to get more fit than fat. Stupidly I did a half marathon back in 2002 and I vowed never again to go through such pain....until I was conned into doing the Great North Run last year (thanks Gillespie!). It got worse....my eldest brother then did the 2007 London marathon.....I had 'run' out of excuses...... I hope to retire from physical exercise on the 14th April except for lifting pint glasses, so please sponsor me now!

I am raising money for Samaritan's Purse International, a Christian charity, best known for it's annual shoe box appeal 'Operation Christmas Child' (my sister-in-law helped start the appeal). Money raised from my marathon effort will go towards projects such as the bio-sand water filters provided in countries such as Mozambique and Liberia. One such water filter, needing no maintenance or chemical replacement, provides safe water for an entire family for life, at a cost of just £40. I would be most grateful if you could reward my efforts by giving generously, so that I can help Samaritan's Purse make a difference in the lives of people suffering through no fault of their own.

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

So please sponsor me now!

Many thanks for your support.

	Well done me !!! Donation by Rich 26/04/08	£500.00 + £141.03 Gift Aid
	run run run you decrepit old sod. Dont forget to smile when you cross that line. Good luck bud ! Donation by enrico vikingo 10/04/08	£26.00
	Have you ordered a "High Lift" to get on the a/c on Monday? Good Luck...enjoy every moment! Donation by TonyK 10/04/08	£52.00 + £14.67 Gift Aid
	Good luck dude, c you in Singapore Donation by Pete Bristow 09/04/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Best of luck mate! Donation by Pat McCarthy 08/04/08	£10.00
	Donation by Mark Pemberton 08/04/08	£40.00
	Donation by Ed Murton 08/04/08	£5.00
	Donation by Mike Pickering 08/04/08	£3.00
	You look more like 50! Hope you make it! Donation by Bill Hibbitt 08/04/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Is the photo before, or after. Go Soggs, Go Donation by Stratton 08/04/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Keep on running,go for it. Donation by The Normans 07/04/08	£13.00 + £3.67 Gift Aid
	maybe you will run further than you drive the golf ball mate!! Think of that pint......... Donation by James Cartlidge 06/04/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by BJ 05/04/08	£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid
	Good luck! Donation by Mhairi M 05/04/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck !! Donation by Laura Wilson 03/04/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	And at the line it's Simmonds first with the Kenyans 2 and 3 and the Ethiopian in 4th. Go Spirites! Donation by Tim Bateman 03/04/08	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	have a great race, we will be waiting at the finsih for a game of fastest finger first! tee hee Donation by Jean & Trevor Electrics 02/04/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	have a great run Hamster. Don't let your champion chip out of your sight from now to the finish. quicker than you over 13 LittleRach Donation by Little Rach 02/04/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	May you get your wish and never run another one! Have a top day out! Donation by Stevie Mc 01/04/08	£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid
	Feel the Mac force. Resistance is futile. You will be assimilated!!! Donation by David Stevens 30/03/08	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Good luck! Forget the time, just enjoy the day. You will love it! Donation by Dave, Jane, Gareth & Glyn 30/03/08	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Great effort great mate,the spireites will be proud! Donation by Simon Pilkington 28/03/08	£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid
	Well done Richard, even for thinking about it! Donation by Cheryl & Jan 23/03/08	£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid
	Good Luck!! Donation by melanie hobson 21/03/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck again... Donation by Mum and Dad 18/03/08	£50.00
	Good Luck! Keep the fitness level up and you may play for Chesterfield F.C.!!! Donation by Laima Wilson 18/03/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	We want to see you smiling when you'r on the TV! Donation by Roger and Jeanette 16/03/08	£52.00
	Tell you what - we'll double it if you get in the top 10. (Should be safe on that one!) Good luck Donation by LA and Dave 13/03/08	£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
	Don't forget to vas up!! Good Luck x Donation by Holly Sharpe 13/03/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good Luck and enjoy ! Donation by Catherine Low 12/03/08	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£1,734.60
Offline donations:	£175.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£415.63

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