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UPDATE:  Photo now on the Christie's website    First photo on the fourth row.

Number nine in the bag!

Another gloriously sunny but hot day on Sunday, yet despite last minute nerves and a rush from the portaloos to get into our start zones, we set off for what was to be a very good run. It took around 14 minutes to reach the start line but finally we were away. We then ran a bit more than the distance in a constant battle to find what little shade there was on the course and to get round the slower runners.

Running at different paces, Sean got back in a recorded time of 1h 56m 44s, whilst Louise was just under ten minutes behind with a personal best time of 2h 6m 37s. She was delighted! We then recovered with a cuppa at the Christie's tent before watching the stunning display by the Red Arrows over the coast at South Shields. BUT MOST IMPORTANTLY, you all helped us to raise loads of money to help others so THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU.

As always it was a very emotional day running with so many supporting so many charities, with all the spectators urging everyone on.  But it's you, our sponsors, that made it so worthwhile. Thank you all very much.  Sean & Louise x

 

Hi Everyone!

Thank you for visiting our fundraising page.  We can’t quite believe it, but 2009 is going to be our 9th Great North Run and 7th time we’ve chosen to raise money for Christie's.

For those of you who don't know, the GNR is the world's largest 13.1 mile (21km) half marathon with around 50,000 entrants.  It’s way up in Newcastle upon Tyne, it’s a little hilly in places, and Newcastle to South Shields is still quite a long way to run for a couple of ‘non runners’ like ourselves.  Take a look at the course or the time-lapsed video if you don’t believe us and see what lies ahead!

So why do it?  Because we still can (just about!), and by completing this challenge, we can raise money which will help provide the research, facilities and treatment that others need to face their own personal challenges.  Every two minutes someone else is diagnosed with cancer in the UK.*  That’s more than 1 in 3 people.  So most of us in the North West probably know someone who has at some time been treated or cared for at The Christie.  Together our efforts can go a long way towards paying for projects that could dramatically improve treatment for their patients and take us all closer to a future without cancer.

Even older age than last year and increasing aches and pains won't be making this year's race any easier, so please help us make this challenge as worthwhile as possible by sponsoring us.  We have sponsorship forms or sponsor us online.  Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. All donations are sent electronically to Christie’s and if you’re a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax can be reclaimed and added to your gift at no cost to you.  So please tick the ‘Gift Aid’ box and save another 28p per £1 from the tax man!

Please help us make a difference to others.  Any donation will be gratefully received.  It all helps.  Thank you for your support.

Sean and Louise x

PS: Look out for us on the BBC on Sunday (Live at 9.30am on BBC1 and Highlights at 5pm on BBC2).


*Source: Cancer Research UK website

Donated at last!!!!! Donation by Andrew Rowe 25/11/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done yet again, I dont know how you do it!! Donation by adrian wagstaff 09/11/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done to both of you. Even at your age Lou, you can still run the course in an excellent time. Happy Birthday as well.. Donation by zoe chiswell 06/10/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Save Chorlton Meadows! Donation by Phil Howarth 04/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done! Donation by sandra ledwith 24/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Gina Tezcan 23/09/09  

Well done you two. Wish I could do it too! Donation by Brian and Karen 22/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Hi. Hope it went well - just got back from hol, catch up soon xx Donation by Lesley & Geoff 21/09/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Donation by Peter Hampson 21/09/09  

£20.00

Well done and good luck to both of you! Donation by Rob Sculfor 20/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Louise and Sean Donation by Beryl and Brian 20/09/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Good Luck from Frances & David Donation by David Connelly 20/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck guys, hope it stays dry for you! Tina, Mike, Abby & Tom Donation by Tina Lees 19/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Keep up the Good work Sean. Donation by Tony Sefton 19/09/09  

£60.00 + £16.92 Gift Aid

You couldn't ask someone to do this run for you for any amount of money !! Sean & Louise the UK needs more people like you ! Donation by Dave Harney 19/09/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck Sean and well done in advance Donation by Michael Whitworth 18/09/09  

£75.00 + £21.15 Gift Aid

Well done I hope you enjoy the day, Donation by Glyn Morgan 18/09/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Colin at CRS Insurance Services. Good luck. Donation by Colin Swinney 18/09/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Good Luck Sean & Louise Donation by UK AutoTalk 18/09/09  

£50.00

Good luck to you both, i am only to happy to help you with your challenge. Donation by Roger Hallett 17/09/09  

£20.00

Good luck and dont fall over at the last hurdle this time!! Donation by Christopher Baxter 15/09/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by John Wu 13/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Keep on running Donation by Peter M 12/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck Sean & Louise ;-) Donation by Tony Ludford 11/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Hi Sean & Louise all the best, rather two than me. Donation by Keith Simpson 10/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best of luck, rather you than me ! Donation by David Harney 10/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Rather you than me! Donation by Lisa Brown 10/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck - just make sure that you don't do a forward roll across the finish line! Donation by Jason Shaw 10/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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