Hi - and thanks for coming to my page. You might well know that last year I got a Golden Bond place in the Marathon for Samaritans - and that day in April was one I'll never forget. The rain, hail, sun, pain and joy at seeing my folks (twice) on the course and friends at the end made it something a bit special. I finished in 4:24, and swore never again....
But I entered the ballot....expecting to get a 'no' - and using this as the first of 5 you need to to get an automatic place. But I got lucky[?] and won a place in the ballot. This basically means I don't have to raise money if I don't want to, but it seems daft not to. What I do know is that many people were very generous last year, and I feel a little bit sheepish coming back for a second time. However, in addition to normal running costs this year, my local branch in Ealing has a special appeal to extend its premises, with a whopping £60k target - this will mean that we can do more training for volunteers as well as have better facilities for face to face visitors - so, here I am again!
Please do what you can - I know times are not easy, but it really was an inspiration last year to know when the training was getting just a bit difficult that people had put their trust - and cash - into me and this day.
Oh - and this time I'm going for under 4:00....
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Raised so far: £4,061.00
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Here's something just for being brave (mad) enough to enter again! Donation by Diana Henderson on 11/02/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Yep, photo looks like you've been saved, or maybe just delivered from torment. And you want to do it again, only faster? Good luck!! Donation by John Howard on 11/02/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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Onwards and onwards and b....... onwards! Donation by Robert Jackson on 11/02/09 |
£52.00 + £14.67 Gift Aid |
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"I entered a lottery..." - truth if ever there was any that gambling does you no good in the end. Best of luck Simon Donation by Dave Savage on 11/02/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Afraid the the photo looks like some sort of attestation, hope I'm not giving to a cult! All good stuff, well done. Donation by AdrianP on 11/02/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Sub 4 has got to be complete insanity. Good luck!! Donation by Liz Saunders on 11/02/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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Good on you (you loon)! It'll be Ultramarathons next.... Donation by Sarah Little on 11/02/09 |
£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid |
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Keep on running fit man :-) Donation by Beth and Dani on 11/02/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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You look far too human crossing the finishing line. I think you should go for sub 3 this time. Donation by Sharon Carr-Brown on 11/02/09 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid |
| * Total raised online: | £2,221.00 |
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| Offline donations: | £1,840.00 |
| Mobile donations: | £0.00 |
| Total Raised: | £4,061.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £574.26 |
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