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I'm taking part in the Jane Tomlinson's Leeds 10k Run For All 2009 to raise funds for Alzheimer’s Society.
The Leeds 10K is a ten kilometre run starting and finishing in Leeds city centre, starting on the Headrow on June 21st at 9.00am.
I’ve been training really hard for the past four months, getting up at 5.00am five days a week to run six miles a day. I’m doing it my for my grandparents, who both suffered terribly with Dementia and were both eventually taken by it. They were childhood sweethearts who married young and stayed together for the rest of their lives.
My grandfather was a proud man who fought in the Normandy campaign during the Second World War and was later posted to Palestine (when it was still part of the British Empire). To see him lose control over his emotions and his memory was a dreadful experience which no-one should have to go through. That’s why I’ll be running in April.
It’s not the first time that I'll be running to raise funds for Alzheimer’s Society. Since May last year, I have already completed the Edinburgh, Dublin and Paris marathons and completed the Leeds 10K last year.
Jo Swinhoe, Director of Fundraising and Marketing at Alzheimer’s Society said,
“We are delighted that Simon is giving his time and energy to take on this running challenge for us. As a charity, we rely on the generosity of individuals like Simon to help us care, research and campaign for people affected by dementia. One in three older people will end their life with a form of dementia. It is more than just memory loss; it rob’s people of their lives and has a devastating impact on families and loved ones. Please back Simon in their fundraising efforts so that we can continue leading the fight against dementia.”
You can keep up-to-date with my progress on my training blog http://www.50000steps.co.uk or by following my tweets at http://twitter.com/50000steps
Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Alzheimer's Society gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.
Thanks for visiting my fundraising page and please sponsor me now!
Races completed to date:
Paris Marathon April 2009
Dublin Marathon October 2008
Leeds 10k June 2008
Edinburgh Marathon May 2008
Raised:
15%
Raised so far: £15.00
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Have a great run Simon! We'll keep our eyes peeled for you ;o) Donation by Daryl Walker-Smith on 16/06/09 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid |
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Good luck! Donation by Anon on 31/05/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
| * Total raised online: | £15.00 |
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| Offline donations: | £0.00 |
| Mobile donations: | £0.00 |
| Total Raised: | £15.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £4.23 |
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