My story

So after promising myself 'never again' 2 years ago, I'm giving the Brighton Marathon another (hopefully more successful) go. This year I am raising money for REMF, a charity set up by some fantastically dedicated Seagulls supporters after the death of Robert Eaton, a massive Albion fan who was working in the World Trade Centre during the attacks of 9/11. The charity helps to fund football for underprivileged youngsters both in England and overseas. 

Any donation would be hugely appreciated and would make the pain of the 15th April a little more bearable! 

Many thanks in advance!

Rich

(  If easier can text REMF99 to 70070 followed by amount, eg REMF99 £3  )     

"Robert Eaton was an avid Brighton & Hove Albion fan and regular contributor to the legendary fans’ forum, North Stand Chat and its internet chat room. Despite living and working in New York, Robert Eaton’s support for the Albion remained as strong as ever and, through the internet, he was a friend to many. 


On the 11th September 2001, he was working on the 105th floor of the World Trade Center and it was with great sadness that the news of his death reached his fellow Albion supporters. They were determined that Robert’s name would live on through the game he loved and the idea of holding a charity football match - with the proceeds going to provide support for a "football academy" in New York City - was met with unanimous approval. Supporters of Brighton’s arch rivals, Crystal Palace, offered their services and the very first Robert Eaton Memorial Match was held in November 2001.

Since then the Fund has raised more than £70,000 with money going to help fund football for underprivileged youngsters both in England and overseas. The charity has provided 230 shirts and 150 balls for Los Peladitos FC - a club for children in Robert's adopted home of New York City- and given a £7,000 grant to the Seagulls Specials club which works with disabled youngsters. It has also sent £3,000 to the Coaching For Hope charity which uses football to support young children in Mali who have been orphaned by Aids, and paid for equipment for projects in Cambodia and South Africa. Another eight local youth teams in Sussex have also benefited, and last year the REMF was named The Argus Charity of the Year."

My charity

Robert Eaton Memorial Fund

Robert Eaton Memorial Fund

Charity Registration No. 1092631

The Robert Eaton Memorial Fund wishes to help Children from the ages of 5 and 16 to play football or other sports in the name of Robert Eaton.

Donations 23

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Well played. Played a blinder.

Donation by Alex Crocker on 20/04/12

£2.00

+ £0.50 Gift Aid

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You smashed it. Nice.

Donation by Johnny White on 17/04/12

£15.00

+ £3.75 Gift Aid

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Well done buddy! Glad you got under 4 hours!

Donation by Mike MacGregor on 16/04/12

£15.00

+ £3.75 Gift Aid

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From both myself and Corinne, sorry its late!

Donation by Liam Cassidy on 16/04/12

£26.00

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Hey Rich, Sorry its late! Well done, congratulations for doing it in under 4 hours :) Love ya xxx

Donation by Isabella Lockey on 15/04/12

£15.00

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Good Luck Seags! More money if you do the Monkey Allan impression........

Donation by Joel Potter on 15/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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these marathons are totting up. i need a good cause to make some money....

Donation by Dan Yeandle on 14/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck Rich!

Donation by James Cannon on 13/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Go Rich gooooooo

Donation by Sian Halcrow on 13/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Wishing you the best of luck

Donation by North Stand Chat on 11/04/12

£125.00

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Good Luck Rich. Remember to smile when you reach the finish line

Donation by Robert Frackowiak on 11/04/12

£20.00

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Will be there at the finish with the silver foil and blister remedies. If you can, take care of your sis! With much love. Am really proud of you. Xx

Donation by Sally Booth on 10/04/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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An extra £1 for every Kenyan you beat!

Donation by Robert McCluskey on 08/04/12

£3.00

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Just as well were not going to West Ham eh!

Donation by Luke Jasper on 08/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Best of luck with running for a great cause. (BIG JIM NSC)

Donation by James Lyne on 06/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Good luck Rich! Hope you smash this one! Don't poo yourself like Paula Radcliffe...

Donation by Jack Williams on 06/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good Luck Rich

Donation by UJ Booth on 06/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Kane Weller on 05/04/12

£5.00

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Donation by Anonymous on 05/04/12

£5.00

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Loads of luck Rich, know you'll smash it!! I'm WELL JEL :) xxx

Donation by Heather Stevens on 10/03/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Kenneth Stevens on 10/03/12

£10.00

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Good luck Rich!

Donation by Margaret Jane Stevens on 09/03/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 27/02/12

£4.00

Donation summary

  • * Online donations$661.95
  • Offline donations$0.00
  • Text donations$13.66
  • Total raised$675.61
  • Gift Aid$88.06

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