Maratona di Roma 2012
Event: Rome Marathon 2012 on 18/03/2012
Team Members: Chris 'Richie' Richards, Jon 'Tonto' Tointon, Kev 'Raptor' Butterworth
£1,403.75 raised of £1,000.00 target
46 donations
My Target:
£1,000.00
£1,403.75 raised so far
How to make a donation
Donate online at - www.justgiving.com/rome2012
By mobile internet Scan this code on your smartphone to go straight to Christopher Richards's page.
By text message to donate £10 Text LQXD63 £10
to 70070
My story
WE DID IT!!!
Thank you all so much for your kindness, helping us to SMASH our target of £1000 by 40%! I am sure the Royal Air Forces Association will be eternally grateful for your generosity, i know we are!
I started my RAF promotion course a week after the Rome Marathon and guess what? My hamstring has torn again!!! The overwhelming sense of disappointment has been eased however, by the fact that we completed the Marathon! So, what's next?
I think probably several months of physio is on the cards, but we'll wait and see after that! My dad 'Doug' already has his next challenge lined up, i will be creating his Just Giving page in the next 24 hours. He is off to run with Lions!!!!! Yes, you read that correctly! He will be taking part in the Big 5 Half Marathon, taking place in South Africa on 23rd June 2012. For more info on the race visit http://www.big-five-marathon.com/ Once again, my dad has chosen to raise money RAFA, which he fully agrees is a superb cause!
Thank you all again for your support and sponsorship, we really could not have done it without you! :-)
Thanks for taking the time to visit our JustGiving page.
On the 18th March 2012, three of us will be participating in the Maratona di Roma (Rome Marathon). Myself, Tonto and Kev are all 'first timers' when it comes to running Marathons, but we are more than happy to take on this challenge! ***UPDATE BELOW***
The official website for this event is at - http://www.maratonadiroma.it/default.aspx
As Gunners in the RAF Regiment, we are only too aware of the impact that military life can have on serving, ex-serving personnel and their families. This is the reason we have chosen to support this outstanding cause for our event. It is only right that we give something back to the RAFA Wings Appeal as they are there to support us and any one of us could require their services in the future.
The RAF Association does not receive any direct Government funding and therefore relies on the generosity of the public and the continued support from its members, donors and the Branch network in generating funds to provide the level of welfare and care that is so rightly deserved by the RAF Family and their dependants in need.
Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.
Please spare a few moments (and whatever you can afford) to give the RAF family of the past, present and future the support they truly deserve. PER ARDUA.
***UPDATE 1*** Unfortunately, Tonto will probably be unable to join us in Rome. He will be carrying out preparation for deployment with his new RAF Regt Sqn, but he also has a plan! He intends to run a Marathon at the same time as us, on the same day in.....................Scotland! Far too hilly for me!
***UPDATE 2*** My dad, Doug Richards, will be running with us in Rome! My dad has been a keen runner for many years and has taken part in some pretty 'crazy' races! See - www.dougrichards.co.uk Having recently retired at the age of 63 (and vowed never to do another marathon), i have convinced him that his last marathon, should be my first!
My gallery 8
My updates 2
Well......that's it! WE DID IT!
Well......that's it! WE DID IT!
My charity
The RAF Association (RAFA)
Charity Registration No. 226686 (England & Wales) - SC037673 (Scotland)
The RAF Association is dedicated to supporting serving and former RAF personnel and their families. Whether it's an injured airman fighting to get back onto his feet, a young daughter missing her parent away on overseas operations or a WWII veteran needing a shoulder to lean on, we are there to help. Membership of the RAF Association offers a wide range of benefits for all those with an interest in supporting our aims.
Donations 46
Decided to sponsor you for all the abuse my wife (@SueM202) gives you! Good luck tomorrow.
Donation by Andrew Mitchell on 17/03/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Good luck lads! Very good cause for raising funds, well done on smashing your target. And enjoy the run!
Donation by Liam Butterworth on 13/03/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Good Luck Doug!
Donation by Thamara Perera on 13/03/12
£25.00
+ £6.25 Gift Aid
Good luck and enjoy the pasta - you will need it!
Donation by Dean Gibson on 13/03/12
£26.00
+ £6.50 Gift Aid
Run faster! ;o) x
Donation by Sarah Edginton on 04/03/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Money donated by the kind personnel of the Royal Air Force, at JHQ Rheindahlen.
Donation by Blues Fund on 03/03/12
£482.55
+ £120.64 Gift Aid
Good luck guys!! The Rock motto seems quite apt for this particular challenge! :-)
Donation by Brett Shepherd on 09/02/12
£15.00
+ £3.75 Gift Aid
Donation by Anonymous on 06/02/12
£12.00
+ £3.00 Gift Aid
I will be chasing you for a refund Mr Richards if you don't finish!! ;)
Donation by Geoff Butler on 03/02/12
£30.00
+ £7.50 Gift Aid
Good luck happy to support you xx
Donation by Anonymous on 03/02/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Best of luck lads. Xxx
Donation by Anonymous on 03/02/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
GOOD LUCK MATE XXX
Donation by jenny towers-clark on 03/02/12
£10.00
Good luck :-)
Donation by Rose Vivaciou on 03/02/12
£5.00
+ £1.25 Gift Aid
Donation by Louise Parker on 03/02/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Donation by Anonymous on 02/02/12
£10.00
Donation by Anonymous on 02/02/12
£10.00
Donation by Anonymous on 02/02/12
£10.00
Good Luck lads! :) Dreamylou from that twitter thing. xx
Donation by Louise Young on 30/01/12
Good luck all
Donation by Gary Knight on 28/01/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Good luck the Boy and friends.
Donation by Gillian Brimmell on 21/01/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Good luck Chris and co. the uncontrollably sobbing bit prompted action!
Donation by Richard Foord-Joseph on 21/01/12
£26.00
+ £6.50 Gift Aid
Good luck!
Donation by Ben Vince on 11/01/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Good luck! Excellent cause, fantastic challenge x
Donation by Kyleigh Hill on 08/01/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Donation by Anonymous on 07/01/12
£5.00
+ £1.25 Gift Aid
Better get training Chris, you don't want the embarrassment of being beaten by your old dad! or any italian girlies!!
Donation by Susan Mitchell (suemitch202) on 07/01/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Donation summary
- * Online donations£1,358.75
- Offline donations£0.00
- Text donations£45.00
- Total raised£1,403.75
- Gift Aid£334.69
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