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.

	fantastic! good luck Donation by Dave Platt 18/03/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	A truly inspirational story. Good luck !! Donation by Saffron Winslow & Ricky O'Neill 17/03/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	I cried when I read the note from John - all the very best Donation by kay sahota 17/03/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	What stars you are! Good luck to you both. Donation by Anne Robson 14/03/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck Simon Donation by Darren 14/03/08	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Both of you are truely inspirational Donation by Rebecca Flint 14/03/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck! Donation by Antony Jenkins 14/03/08	£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid
	I hope my two girls will be inspired by your efforts. Good luck Donation by Carraz 14/03/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck!! :) Donation by Liz Knowles Barclaycard 14/03/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck!! Donation by luisa 14/03/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Simon Donation by Janice Fiske 13/03/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Great effort Simon. Enjoy the day Donation by Damian & Janine 12/03/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Go Si, Go, Good Luck!! Cheers! Donation by Avril & Nigel 12/03/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	From one runner to another, hope you have a fantastic day!! Donation by Liz 07/03/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Rather you than us! Well done, Simon! Donation by THE MERRIMAN FAMILY 06/03/08	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	KEEP RUNNING Donation by JANICE REES 27/02/08	£5.00
	Hope the training is going well - Lots of luck for the big day! Donation by Helen Arnold (through A Courtman) 27/02/08	£10.00
	I am sure you will meet your target! Donation by Steve Beyer 26/02/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	You give me hope for my daugher, she 5 and is Downs. Run Simon Run. Donation by Amelia's mum 25/02/08	£10.00
	I have Downs like you, good luck Donation by Eoin Gorman 23/02/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Keep up the good work Simon Donation by Thomas New 22/02/08	£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid
	Good luck! I'm exhausted just thinking about it! Donation by Natasha Batha 21/02/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Simon Donation by Paul Farmer 20/02/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Sock it to us Simon, go boy go! Donation by Mr Les Marshall 19/02/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Stay strong Simon and all the very best. You are an inspiration. Donation by Ben Wardleworth 18/02/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by gillian phillips 18/02/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck! Hope it's not as hot as last year! Donation by Jenny Covey 17/02/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good for you an inspiration for everyone! Donation by Christine Gordon 17/02/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Running a marathon is such an achievement! well done and hope the next one goes really well. Donation by Leonora Samuel 17/02/08	£10.00
	Good Luck, what an achievement! Donation by Wendy Brooks 16/02/08	£10.00 + £2.82 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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