Run for Wilson
Event: Reading Half Marathon 2012 on 01/04/2012
Team Members: Jim Dorney, Colin Lee, James Clelland
£3,060.00 raised of £2,500.00 target
158 donations
My Target:
£2,500.00
£3,060.00 raised so far
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My story
Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.
My name's Jim Dorney. Myself, Colin Lee & James Clelland are going to be running the Reading half marathon on April 1st looking to raise money for the Myotonic Dystrophy Support Group.
On February 7th 2011 my son Wilson was born. All seemed fine, but 24 hours after being discharged from hospital he was readmitted due to feeding problems. Wilson was in hospital for two weeks - during this time the doctors noticed more issues, namely his floppiness and an oxygen requirement. Despite numerous tests, the doctors were none the wiser and as he started to improve Wilson was discharged.
For the next 6 months the doctors then kept a close eye on him, he began regular physiotherapy sessions and started to catch up with his peers. Then in September of last year, Wilson was diagnosed with Congenital Myotonic Dystrophy. Congenital Myotonic Dystrophy is an extremely variable condition, and no two cases are the same. There is no cure, but there is a lot of ongoing research which doctors are optimistic in thinking will result in better treatment for the condition.
Wilson is a lovely happy little boy, who is currently making good progress. Unfortunately with Congenital Myotonic Dystrophy, there is no way to get a long-term prognosis, and we just have to wait & see what issues he may face.
Throughout the whole process of his diagnosis & issues leading up to it, my wife & I have felt like there's nothing we can really do to help, but if we can raise money to fund research to help Wilson & others like him then we can help make a difference, and hasten the progress of research into Myotonic Dystrophy.
*********** POST-RUN UPDATE ************
Hi all
I’m pleased to say that Colin Lee, myself & James Clelland all completed the Reading Half Marathon on Sunday, posting the following times;
Colin Lee – 1hr 26mins & 51 seconds
Anyone who has gone running with Colin knows that me & James had absolutely zero chance of catching him. This time was 23 seconds from his personal best (from 14 years ago) showing there is plenty of life in the old dog yet. Put simply, when it comes to running the man is a beast, and completely relentless.
Jim Dorney – 1hr 43 mins & 3 seconds
I was aiming for anything around 1hr 45, so was really pleased with that. It beat my only previous attempt by around 17 minutes, which shows that doing a little training truly pays dividends…
James Clelland – 1hr 48 mins & 45 seconds
James managed this time despite suffering blisters from around half way, which is a great effort, and only a couple of minutes from his personal best at the distance.
I think these times are all the more impressive given how hot it was on Saturday, and I’d like to thank both Colin & James both for their help with the fundraising, and for putting in great performances on the run.
In terms of the fundraising, I’m please to confirm that the current standing total is £3,040 – Well over (121%!) the original target I’d set of £2,500, which I’d readily admit I thought was optimistic.
Both my wife & I feel truly humbled by the generosity people have shown. I’d like to say a huge thanks on behalf of us both (plus little Wilson, who was there to cheer us on) for all those who have donated.
Thankyou!
Jim
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My charity
Myotonic Dystrophy Support Group
Charity Registration No. 1134499
Its overall aim is to offer the hand of friendship and support to those affected by Myotonic Dystrophy, be they patients, carers or professionals; via the helpline, newsletter, website, annual conference and local meetings. Research is also funded by the Support Group.
Donations 158
Donation by Fiona Martin on 11/04/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Congratulations!!!
Donation by Catherine Seward on 02/04/12
£5.00
+ £1.25 Gift Aid
Well done, lads.
Donation by Kara Iselin on 02/04/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Sorry I'm late, but better late than never! Fantastic achievement for a very good cause - congratulations on smashing the target!
Donation by Barry Denton on 02/04/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Well done to all! Jim I saw you at about 8 miles but was too tired to say hello, well done for running for such a worthwhile cause.
Donation by Holly Moore on 01/04/12
£5.00
+ £1.25 Gift Aid
Well done Daddy, we are both very proud of you. Lots and lots of love
Donation by Megan and Wilson on 01/04/12
£31.50
+ £7.88 Gift Aid
Good luck Jim!!!
Donation by Ben Snape on 31/03/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Dude! Better late than never. Best of British luck to you and your running mates. I'll be thinking of you tomorrow. x
Donation by Sarah Currant on 31/03/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
On behalf of Norman & Mary Stott - thanks both!
Donation by Jim Dorney on 30/03/12
£25.00
+ £6.25 Gift Aid
All the very best Jim! Wilson will be proud of his dad :o) Tom
Donation by Tom Darnell on 30/03/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Good luck Colin and gang, hope you raise lots for your cause and run well!
Donation by Rachel Bowey on 30/03/12
£10.00
Great effort. Best wishes to you all.
Donation by Church on 30/03/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Very best of luck Jim!!
Donation by Matthew Dixon on 30/03/12
£15.00
+ £3.75 Gift Aid
Good luck hope it goes well x
Donation by Paula Foster on 30/03/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Best of luck with the run and for Wilson.
Donation by Carol & david on 28/03/12
£10.00
Good luck with the run Jim. Sally & Richard (friends of Mum & Dad).
Donation by Richard Howlett on 26/03/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
good luck chaps
Donation by Kirk Hobson on 26/03/12
£15.00
Jim, you've raised an amazing amount. Good luck on Sunday and maybe I'll see you there !
Donation by Kim Corbett on 26/03/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Good Luck Jim !
Donation by Rakesh Eluri on 26/03/12
Good luck all!
Donation by Richard Chandler on 22/03/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Good Luck Jim and great job with the fundraising. Alex and Fi
Donation by Alex Bissett-Powell on 22/03/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Good luck Jim!
Donation by Katharina Duncan on 22/03/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Good Luck Jim...
Donation by Abhijeet Bharade on 22/03/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Good luck chaps! Remember, the road side is not a toilet - people are watching.
Donation by Guy Moreve on 22/03/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Good luck! You'll run past the top of my road, will look out for you and cheer you on :)
Donation by Eleanor C on 22/03/12
£5.00
+ £1.25 Gift Aid
Donation summary
- * Online donations£3,060.00
- Offline donations£0.00
- Text donations£0.00
- Total raised£3,060.00
- Gift Aid£703.75
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