George Eyles is fundraising for Spinal Research

Sahara Spinal Challenge

Marathon Des Sables

on 28/03/2009

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Raising money for

Spinal Research

Charity Registration No. 281325

Spinal Research is a pioneering charity. Its aim is to find ways to repair spinal cord injury and reverse the paralysis that results from it. Based in the UK and recognised as a leader in its field, Spinal Research funds groundbreaking projects at scientific and medical institutions around the world. The next landmark is the launch of clinical trials with paralysed volunteers. These trials will test innovative treatments that could repair damage in the human spinal cord, and so restore sensation and movement.

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George Eyles

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Raised: 100%

Target: £20,000.00
Raised so far: £20,070.63

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My story

Why am I driven to support Spinal Research? In 2002 I was injured playing rugby. The temporary paralysis I suffered for those few long minutes was enough to change my entire perspective on life. The realisation of how much worse it could have been hit me hard; the knowledge that without Spinal Research there would have been little or no hope for me made a deep impact. I quickly realised how lucky I had been and was determined to give something back.

The work that is being done by Spinal Research offers hope to those much less fortunate than myself. Imagine not being able to move a part or all of your body; now imagine how that would feel without any hope.
This is why I am so committed to raising money - to give hope to people less lucky than myself.

Why the Marathon of the Sands? Because I really hate running in the heat! To raise money for Spinal Research I have run 5 London Marathons in the past 5 years. While these have always been a challenge, I wanted to do more. I wanted to raise even more money for Spinal Research and to do that I really wanted to push the boundaries – to give my sponsors even better value for money.

With the Marathon of the Sands my sponsors are paying for my pain. The relatively short term pain I will suffer will help to alleviate the even greater and longer lasting pain of spinal injury sufferers. I am one of the lucky ones – there is a perverse privilege in putting myself through the pain of this gruelling run – after all, at least I have that choice.

	Collection box - Chalfont 20/11/08 Donation by Chalfont Canteen 20/11/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	The Sportsman, Spain open weekend Donation by Terry, Ron and Yo 05/11/09	£701.16
	Collection box 24/10/09 Donation by Chalfont Canteen 03/11/09	£14.00 + £3.95 Gift Aid
	Collection box 22nd Sept 09 Donation by Chalfont Canteen 28/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Very well done, George! A half marathon was quite enough for me. Donation by Suzannah Goode 25/09/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Collection box 27 08 09 Donation by Chalfont Canteen 02/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	29-07-09 Donation by Chalfont Canteen 07/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	The least I could do was match it!!! Donation by Simon thrush 15/05/09	£82.00 + £23.13 Gift Aid
	Matched SMS £1 game winning (thanks Simon) Donation by George Eyles 15/05/09	£41.00 + £11.56 Gift Aid
	The Pound Game! Donation by Arqiva S&M 14/05/09	£41.00 + £11.56 Gift Aid
	From the rugby club dinner! Donation by Amanda & Jules (HWRFC) 14/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	MDS Mike! Donation by Apex Sports 09/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	good work Donation by chalfont canteen 09/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	good effort Donation by Jamie 05/05/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Well done George! You rock! Donation by Gemma Richardson 29/04/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	We wish you everything of the best. Donation by Thames Plastic Bottles 28/04/09	£15.00
	An amazing feat - well done Donation by Kaye F 25/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Well done - great achievment Donation by Grandpa 25/04/09	£150.00 + £42.31 Gift Aid
	Now I want my money! :-) Donation by Fabs 25/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Congratulations Donation by Ed DiCarlo 24/04/09	£25.00
	Great effort for a great cause. Donation by Steve Bergman 21/04/09	£25.00
	Nice One George! Donation by Pete Wager 20/04/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	well done George! Donation by Angus Blackwood 19/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Congratulations! Knew you would do it! Donation by Mum DS 16/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done ! Donation by Ali T 16/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done... Donation by Ben Moon 16/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Brilliant achievement - well done! Donation by Lyndy Boorah 16/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Fantastic achievement - you're an inspiration (not that I'll be copying you!) Donation by Julian Whittle 15/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done George! Donation by Peter Mackenzie 14/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done! Donation by James Brenner 13/04/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£6,360.63
Offline donations:	£13,710.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£1,251.35

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