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Raised so far: £2,137.50
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My story

 
Hello and thanks for visiting my fundraising page.

As you probably know by now, on 23rd May 2009, I successfully completed the world's toughest Ironman in Lanzarote.    After 14 hours and 5 minutes I crossed the finishing line together with Juliet and Eva (Zara was fast asleep)  with the sound of Stairway to Heaven blaring out on the PA.  My 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile cycle and full marathon was done.

Overall, the race was really tough.  The usual Lanzarote wind blew incessantly on the bike ride, making it a quite tortuous experience.  A few problems eating meant that on starting the run my stomach wasn't in best shape but luckily it sorted itself out by the second half of the marathon (it must have been the Coke from the aid stations...) and I was able to finish in some kind of normal working order. 

Although the stiff legs have now gone and the challenge is conquered, I hope you will be able to support my fundraising efforts for Cherry Lodge Cancer Care in Barnet.

Last August my dad was diagnosed with cancer of the oesophagus.  Fortunately, after many months of treatment and a big operation in December he is now well on the road to recovery and Cherry Lodge is one of the places he visits to get post operative treatment and support.   

It is a small and unassuming charity so any funds I raise will make a huge difference.  You can find out more by visiting www.cherrylodgecancercare.org.uk - most famously Dame Helen Mirren is one of its patrons!

Using this Justgiving site to sponsor me is easy and secure.  It’s also the most efficient way to donate: Cherry Lodge Cancer Care 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, do dig deep and thanks for your support

Simon

Well done Simon. Amazing achievement. Donation by stuart wilks 27/07/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Well done, you crazy guy! Donation by Rob & Helen Davis 15/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done. Donation by Mike & Jan 13/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

We're so inspired by you, both Steph and I are going to run the marathon next year Donation by Alan and Stephanie Dickens 13/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done. Donation by Kind suport from Potters Bar Hospital & BPSC 13/06/09  

£118.00 + £33.28 Gift Aid

Superhuman effort. Donation by Marilyn & Leslie 13/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Barnett, you're insane. Well done! Donation by Jane Botros 07/06/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Simon well done, sorry its late lost the info you gave me. Gooc luck in the new job. Donation by Mark Massey 05/06/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Well done Simon ! Donation by Amanda and Matthew 04/06/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Well done Simon, Pyrenees was obviously too easy! Donation by Michael Campbell 03/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

It makes the Henley Swim seem a doddle Donation by Mike from Wycombe Masters 02/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Amazing achievement Donation by Paulene Hughes 02/06/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Come ed, Simon. Donation by Eileen 02/06/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Well done Simon. We are proud of you. Donation by Nana Doggies 02/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done, Simon Donation by Derek Parr 02/06/09  

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Any aches and pains? Donation by Phil Irving 01/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Hope it went well! Donation by Felicity & Mark Davies 30/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

12 hours next time Donation by Mark A 29/05/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

if you did it like you did ride the Pyrenees....Canaries will remenber.Good ride. Donation by french fred 27/05/09  

£40.00

Jo told me about this madness. I think you need therapy ... the very best of luck!!! Donation by Mark Hodierne 27/05/09  

£20.00

''Ironman'' Simon ''Endurance'' Barnett Good luck Donation by Radek 23/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck,K,A,G,L and Murphy. Donation by The Catlins 22/05/09  

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Sorry it has taken me so long to gt back to you. Liz Donation by Puxley Family 21/05/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

narrr, sounds easy. Well, quite anyway?!?! (if you say it quick). Big up mad boy!! Donation by The Fielders 20/05/09  

£60.00 + £16.92 Gift Aid

You must be mad but good luck anyway! Donation by Peter Harvey 19/05/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

best of luck Donation by Mike Lee 18/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Bloody hell...you sure do love a challenge! Good luck :) Donation by Roo Davies 17/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

"Some people say you're bonkers - and they're right" Donation by Sean Parkin 17/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Barney Boy. Sure the new socks will make all the difference! Love to you all (& your mum & dad). XX Donation by Trolly, Jon & Soph 16/05/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

There must be easier ways to burn those gelato calories. Very best of luck its amazing challenge to set yourself Bx Donation by Belinda Rogers 15/05/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
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