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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Brilliant work Simon. I don't know how you can run that distance and then stand all afternoon outside the pub. Congrats! Donation by Jo the blister! on 28/05/09 |
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Well now I know you've definately completed it - I suppose I'll part with my hard earned cash now. The kids won't eat tonight though. WELL DONE! Donation by Geoff ("Geoffers") on 30/04/09 |
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I promise we didn't wait until you had actually completed the race before sponsoring you - we have total faith, we're just a little lazy! Congrats! Donation by Fiona & Billy on 30/04/09 |
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Well done Simon! Donation by Alex W on 28/04/09 |
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Donation by Marie-Anne on 27/04/09 |
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We'll be trying to find a website where we can watch you in action !! Donation by Nick and Mel on 24/04/09 |
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I'll be cheering you on from the sofa. Good luck x Donation by Louise on 24/04/09 |
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid |
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Good luck, we'll be thinking of you Donation by hannah & patrick on 24/04/09 |
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Just in time ... have a fantastic run Donation by Hilary on 24/04/09 |
£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid |
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You go simon run like the wind!! Donation by Doris Aboagye on 24/04/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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sorry it's not more Donation by Nicholas Bradbury on 23/04/09 |
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid |
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Good luck Simon !!! Donation by Ann Mahon on 22/04/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Going into this having already experienced it warrants even greater respect! Donation by Sue M on 21/04/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Good luck! Donation by Stephen Murray on 18/04/09 |
£50.00 |
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Good luck Simon, sure you will do great Donation by Marilyn Boggust on 18/04/09 |
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Best of luck Donation by Gemma Thompson on 16/04/09 |
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Are you going to be one of those old dudes still hobbling round when you're 70? Donation by Jenny Barrett on 16/04/09 |
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Good luck Simon! Love the Booth's up north. Donation by Michelle, Denise and Bill on 15/04/09 |
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Hope you finish quicker than it took me to do this. Have fun! G&D Donation by Gerard McGuickin on 15/04/09 |
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Can we have some other pictures please of the pain bits? You make it look too easy. I assume all blisters will be treated privately? ;0) Donation by Andy Wilkes on 15/04/09 |
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I've seen you run, so sub 4 is the only aspiration. Lead the way! Donation by Chris Gordon on 14/04/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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You're a true hero! Donation by Susie Leigh on 12/04/09 |
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go Simon! Donation by Cat on 12/04/09 |
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You're an inspiration! And i didn't mean that to sound as sarcastic as it does! Good luck! Donation by Michelle on 11/04/09 |
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid |
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Respect - and very best of luck! Donation by Philippa Williams on 11/04/09 |
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| * 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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