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.

	my brother has downsyndrome .... he too is very strong and athletic, i have asked my mum to donate you're an inspirsation to us all.thank u.ali Donation by ali 13/04/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck today Simon. My little boy has Downs Syndrome and I will use your example to inspire him and all his family. Donation by Ana Gilmurray 13/04/08	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Best of luck for tomorrow, Simon. Have a great day! From all at Mastercolour. Donation by Mark Stanley 12/04/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	All the best Simon. I have recently had a baby girl with Downs Syndrome, you are an inspiration Donation by N's Mum 12/04/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	You are totally inspiring! Donation by Lucy Newham 12/04/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck for tommorrow, we will look out for you on the tv. hope to see you again next year in Lanzarote. Donation by Jimmy/Hayley 12/04/08	£500.00 + £141.03 Gift Aid
	Good luck and enjoy! Your Mum is so proud of you Donation by Jill Spicer 12/04/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	we'll b lookin out 4 u so keep smiling! good luck xx Donation by Janet 12/04/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Donation by Brenda and George 12/04/08	£10.00
	Go for it Simon! Donation by Alissa Elsaesser 12/04/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	All the best to you both for Sunday Donation by Dave Pring & Anne Fullard 11/04/08	£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid
	I saw you on Sky Sports News today, your an inspiration, good luck on Sunday! Donation by Chris Danes 11/04/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Have a fantastic run - we'll be cheering you on. Donation by Kim, Lloyd, Michael & Faye 11/04/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	well done and good luck Simon Donation by Moira Tait 11/04/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Step after step, Mile after mile, Simon and John, Make everyone smile. Bravo. Donation by Paul Stratton 11/04/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck Simon, we'll be cheering for you Donation by Bernisi 11/04/08	£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid
	I'll try and keep up on Sunday, good luck x Donation by Andy Bull 11/04/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	We'll be watching out for you. Donation by Penny, Alastair, Thomas and Abi 10/04/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Thankyou Simon for all your effort. Keep going for it! Donation by Ed and Katie Paxton 09/04/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	you are an inspiration to a lot of young people, well done. Donation by diane osborn 09/04/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done guys, you are both heroes in my book!! Donation by Solent Shuffler 08/04/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Simon. We're all behind you all the way. We'll be looking out for you- enjoy the day. Donation by Neil and Tracey Swinburne 08/04/08	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	good luck both - enjoy the day! Donation by pam and john 07/04/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good luck Simon, enjoy the day, wish I was doing it with you! Donation by James Robins (Mr October on DSA calender) 01/04/08	£100.00
	Top man, as good as it gets. You're a living legend Simon, best of luck and enjoy the day ! Donation by Kieran & Laura Morrin 28/03/08	£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid
	Go for it Simon...keep quacking!! Donation by JustDucks.co.uk 26/03/08	£25.00
	Go Simon Go!!!! Donation by Sabina Smith 26/03/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	3rd marathon. Geeeees!!!! A legend and an inspiration to everybody. Good luck Donation by Paul Zanon 26/03/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Donation by Lisa Atkins 20/03/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Simon, Can John keep up !! From ALL at CBF. Donation by Mark Negri (CBF) 20/03/08	£150.00 + £42.31 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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