Lisa Howes is fundraising for Down's Syndrome Association

Simon Beresford Fundraising Page

Flora London Marathon 2008

on 13/04/2008

Simon running the London Marathon 07

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Team members:

Simon Beresford & John Dawson

Raising money for

Down's Syndrome Association

Charity Registration No. 1061474

Two babies are born every day with Down's syndrome. Through information and support for people with Down's syndrome, their families and professionals, the Down's Syndrome Association helps these people live full and rewarding lives.

Page owner

Lisa Howes

RSS

Raised: 239%

Target: £3,000.00
Raised so far: £7,175.05

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My story

Hi Everyone!

In April 2007 Simon became the first person with Down's syndrome to complete the London Marathon. Later that year, Simon celebrated his 40th birthday by running the Berlin Marathon.

Unfortunately this year Simon's application to run the London Marathon was rejected and he and his training partner John Dawson have been granted places by the DSA. Fully aware that the DSA have to pay for these Golden Bond places, Simon is determined to pay his way and generate the £3,000 to cover the sponsorship threshold needed, and on the way create as much publicity to motivate people with Down's syndrome to prove that they really can acheve their dream if they are willing to put the time and commiment as he has done himself.

Simon & John completed the London Marathon in 5hrs 44mins beating last years PB of 6hrs 15mins!!!

Thank you for visiting Simon's fundraising page. Please dig deep and sponsor Simon online.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Down's Syndrome Association will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

So please sponsor Simon now!

Many thanks for your support.

	Congratulations on your great achievement, I read an article on Parentsandcarers.com web page, my grandson has DS and is a treasure beyond belief. Donation by Nanny JJ 08/05/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Many congratulations on an incredible achievement. Donation by Sharon Williams 30/04/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done Simon Donation by James & Susan Sharkey 28/04/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done and Congratulations Simon on a fantastic acheivement for yourself and DSA. Our lovely grandson Oliver has DS x Donation by Christine and Peter Brown 22/04/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well Done Simon! My nephew Oliver has DS. Donation by Richard Brown 22/04/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Congratulations Simon! Our son Oliver has DS and we hope he will be as inspirational as you xx Donation by Lorraine and Mark Taylor 22/04/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Knowing you has enriched our lives - Well done again. Donation by Mick and Jen 22/04/08	£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid
	Well done Simon you obviously don't talk in the gym as much as your dad does !! Donation by Bob Vaughan 22/04/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Well done, you are an inspiration! Donation by Neil 18/04/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	WHAT A GREAT ACHEIVMENT. WELL DONE Donation by sarah 18/04/08	£200.00
	Fantastic acheivement Simon & John everyone is very proud of you. Donation by Kev Allen 18/04/08	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Very well done Simon Donation by Claire Murphy 17/04/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Congratulations Simon! You did fantastic. Donation by Victoria Clark 17/04/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	You're brilliant! Donation by Cath Shorrocks 16/04/08	£10.00
	£1 for every minute knocked off last year's time. Well done on a fantastic achievement.! Donation by Charity Chick 16/04/08	£31.00 + £8.74 Gift Aid
	A huge well done Simon .. you are a remarkable man .. our son jack was born with downs in February and you are an inspiration to the whole family Donation by Alison and Simon Press 16/04/08	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Well done Simon you are a true inspiration to everyone. Our little son George has ds and you have shown us what he could achieve in the future. Donation by Wayne and Claire 15/04/08	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Well done! Donation by Glen Sapsford 15/04/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	I was giving out water at 24miles & saw you - well done Simon! My brother Trevor had Down's syndrome Donation by Linda 15/04/08	£50.00
	very well done to both of you. Having run my sixth FLM yesterday I appreciate the hard work you have put in. Truly an inspiration. Donation by andy, meryl and daniel geeson. 14/04/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Well done Donation by Isabella's Dad 14/04/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	6 year old Stan (DS) says: "Nice one, Simon" Donation by Stan's Dad 14/04/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done Simon and John. What a great time! Donation by Janet 14/04/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Well Done Simon great job Donation by Trevor Price 14/04/08	£20.00
	Well Simon I have a little niece with DS and I sincerely hope she will be able to achieve as much as you clearly do. Well done again and God bless. Donation by Ann Price 14/04/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done Simon and John. You are an inspiration to all people with Down's Syndrome. There's no limit to their potential! Donation by Paul Morgan 14/04/08	£500.00 + £141.03 Gift Aid
	wonderful achievement and thank you Donation by Caroline 13/04/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	You are an inspiration, and when my son Keir is old enough I hope he will follow in your footsteps - literally! Donation by Zena 13/04/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	To Simon and John, saw you cross the finish line on TV Under 6.00hours ! well done Love from all Donation by JimBob Char and Sandra 13/04/08	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Quite a man! An inspiration! Donation by Mike Wiles 13/04/08	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£4,835.05
Offline donations:	£2,340.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£1,208.60

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