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Dear Supporters

On 26 April, I completed the London Marathon in memory of a Shire colleague of mine, Gary Hewitt, who very sadly lost his long battle with cancer last year, aged just 36. Gary received enormous support from the MacMillan Nurses who were very attentive to him in his last few weeks. Having consulted with his parents, we agreed that this would be the most appropriate charity to raise money for in his memory and one that Gary would certainly have approved of.

I completed the course in 3 hours 23 minutes without stopping, and I am certain that the memory of Gary and his courage kept me running when the exhaustion hit at around mile 19. I am very keen that Gary is always remembered at Shire. He was a fantastic colleague for many of us, and mentor for those he recruited and managed; he always humoured us with his dry wit and cheered us with his smile. During his illness, his courage and determination were an inspiration to us all.   

All of us are probably impacted by cancer in some way whether as a sufferer, a relative or friend.Through these contributions, you are helping others like Gary and Gary’s family in their time of greatest need. And additionally, you’re helping to ensure thatGary’s important contribution to the success of Shire is never forgotten.

Many thanks to you all for your support. And also a big thanks to Shire who have very kindly matched the contributions made by Shire employees with a single donation of £5,000.   

Simon

Better late then never Donation by Chris Evans 18/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Was the picture before or after? Donation by Sally G 18/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Double or quits for 2010 Donation by Ian Brim 10/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

A well deserved top up for a great cause Donation by James B 06/05/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Well done, Simon Donation by Hugh Cole 05/05/09  

£75.00

Simon, well done! No mean feat. So many people will benefit from the phenomenal amount of money you have raised. b Donation by Bryan Loosley 30/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done, and thank you such a tremendous effort for Gary. From friends of Liz and John Donation by the faddens 29/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

congratulations on your successful marathon and what a worthy cause thank you from friends of Liz and John Donation by the weavers 28/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Congratulations Simon and pleased to support a great cause. Donation by Eric Rojas 28/04/09  

£50.00

Bravo Simon - terrific finish time! Donation by Thomas, Naomi and Lawrence 28/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well Done! Donation by Tom Greene 28/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Ever so slightly relieved that your time has not left me with baked bean dinners for the month. Top effort! Donation by Hannah E 27/04/09  

£22.20 + £6.26 Gift Aid

Simon - you must be delighted with your time. Well done ! Donation by Anne Washtell 27/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Simon, great time, well done Donation by David Colpman 27/04/09  

£75.00 + £21.15 Gift Aid

Well, you did it and I'm very proud and a little envious! Well done, great result, Donation by Paula Anken 27/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Well done Donation by Hamish Dick 26/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

A worthy tribute to a brave young man Donation by Helen Dick 26/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck - Gary will be with you in spirit all the way. Donation by Rosaleen Lee 26/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

good luck simon!! Donation by sue nash 26/04/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

friends since early 70`s. we shall be there cheering you on.Good Luck!! Donation by the delaney`s 26/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Best of luck Simon. Worthy cause... Donation by Brian Piper 24/04/09  

£75.00

Good luck! Donation by Catherine Attrill 24/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Enjoy it Simon - we're right behind you ! Donation by Yvette Allen 24/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good Luck, Simon! Donation by Jim Augusta 24/04/09  

£120.00

Enjoy the run, a special cause. Donation by Dominic Simpson 23/04/09  

£50.00

Best of Luck Donation by Joanne Rayne 23/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Simon. You'll do great! Donation by Scott Applebaum 23/04/09  

£50.00

Good Luck Simon Donation by Bav Patel 22/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Have a great run. Donation by Helen Webster 22/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

To absent friends. Good luck on the day, Simon! Donation by Richard & Mareli Mitchel-Shields 21/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
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