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Target: £500.00
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My story

 

I did it!!!!

After 2hrs 2min and 15Secs I can safely say that the stiff legs are worth it!!  The official times can be found at www.royalparkshalf.com from Monday 12th Oct

This site will remain open to take donations until January 2010.

A big thanks to everyone who sponsored me and supported me in training to get ready for today and beat my projected time of 2hrs 30min!!!

Why I did it:

In a moment of total madness I have signed up for the Royal Parks Half Marathon on October 11th, 2009. I am going to do this to raise funds for The Sussex Beacon (http://www.sussexbeacon.org.uk). They do amazing work for a lot of people (have a look at their website) without any public funding.

I choose them as they helped a close friend of mine back in 2007, shortly before he died in an accident (That’s the Gary of the title and him in the picture here – you don’t really want to see me ;-) ). Gary had intended to raise funds for them with a Bike ride and looking forward to doing so, so it was sad that he was unable to realise his dream.

I’m not really a cyclist, but have enjoyed running on and off for sometime, when Gary died I did a 5k for the Beacon and this fired my interest in running. I joined a running club and the rest is sort of history as they say (dangers of looking up running on the internet LOL).

Thanks for taking the time to read this and for considering sponsoring me – if you do you can rest assured that the funds will go to a great cause that struggles to help so many people.

Thanks again


How it all works: -

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

So please sponsor me now!

Cash amount collected - £35 to follow Donation by Paul Heaney 21/11/09  

£223.00 + £62.90 Gift Aid

Well done Paul and in such a good time as well. Donation by Glen Clauson 21/10/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Donation by michelle nebot 20/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done Paul - better you than me! ;-) Donation by Aggie 13/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done son Donation by Mary Heaney 12/10/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck mate!! Donation by John O'Brien 10/10/09  

£30.00

Have a great run!! Donation by Edwin 06/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Paul, Gary was a wonderful friend to me, run like the wind and his spirit will be with you as you fl Donation by Pondy 05/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Richard Webber 30/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Marquis, Gary's friend 08/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Best wishes for run Pretty Boy! Hope to see your lovely legs again soon!!! xxxxxx Donation by CHRISTOPHER LUKE 02/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Gary was a great guy, he also found the Beacon a great source of support when he stayed there for a while. Good luck with the running. Donation by Jenny Dorney 21/08/09  

£10.00

STR Donation by Mark Andrew 04/08/09  

£50.00

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£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Paul, make sure you get well soon and do this running. All the best. Donation by Muslimat Sabiu 27/07/09  

£2.00 + £0.56 Gift Aid

Well done Paul! Met Gary many years back, great guy, very sad loss. Hope you reach the target. Donation by John 08/05/09  

£50.00

Goodluck Paul. All the best. Donation by Ola 20/04/09  

£7.50 + £2.12 Gift Aid

Best of luck Paul, we know you can do it. Fantastic effort for a fantastic cause. Donation by Pauline 07/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Although I only met Gary a few times, he was a lovely guy, and his untimely death still makes me feel very sad Donation by Brightonsimon 06/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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