My story

For some bizarre reason I decided it would be a good idea to run the 2012 London Marathon. Yes I know I must be mental having run a grand total of Zero competitive races. Still it seemed like a good idea at the time and I've decided to run for a charity which is close to my family. Hearing Dogs for Deaf people. Mum has been a puppy socialiser for years and we had the 'pleasure' of helping several Hearing Dogs take there first steps towards completing their training.

I'm also running the Bath Half Marathon in March - apparently it's a warm up race.......

Donations of any amount would be greatly appreciated. I have a Gold Bond place so the target is set at my minimum sponsorship pledge amount (yes I do have to send them a cheque for £2012 a month after the marathon, so if anyone wants to buy a car...... )

 Latest Update:-

Well the legs seem to be getting used to this running business now. I wouldn't say it was getting easier but it's certainly less painful the day after.

I've managed to get myself roped into doing the Loughborough half on March 25th with the Ashby Lets-Go-Local team. People keep suggesting I try the Ashby 20 as it's 'a good pre-marathon run'

I'd like to thank everyone who's donated so far. It really is a big help and I have to say the fundraising part is proving to be harder work than the running (apart from in the snow, that was just torture)

My charity

Hearing Dogs For Deaf People

Hearing Dogs For Deaf People

Charity Registration No. 293358

Hearing Dogs for Deaf People is a world-leader in training dogs to alert deaf recipients to important sounds and danger signals, providing life-changing levels of independence, confidence and companionship. Our dogs also help reduce the feelings of isolation and loneliness that deafness can bring.

Donations 35

Donation by Anonymous on 29/06/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Happy to donate, even after the event

Donation by Tina Wattam on 24/06/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Philip Naylor on 27/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good Luck. Enjoy the day and do your best.

Donation by Philip Schofield on 20/04/12

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Best of luck in the marathon. We and the girls will be tracking you and giving our support.

Donation by Colin & Caryl Screaton on 20/04/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck Simon - you crazy man! Shelley - Innes England

Donation by Shelley Buxton on 20/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck Simon. Enjoy every minute of it.

Donation by Gareth, Jessica & Joel. on 19/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Munch up the Miles Pac Man!! You'll be Ace! Enjoy! :) x

Donation by Lisa x on 19/04/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

Donation by janet Tiplady on 18/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Good luck on Sunday. Sean says hope it rains! Oh and just remember to run! From Nic and Sean

Donation by Nicola Abell on 18/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Go Chap!

Donation by Chris Forge on 18/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good Luck Simon for Sunday from Jack and the Kent Services Lads

Donation by John Kent on 18/04/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Cut your pony tail and I'll double it!!!!! Good Luck on Sunday, Henry and Helen

Donation by Henry Mott on 18/04/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck from all of us here at Mercia Business Systems. ps - I'll take the Lotus thanks ;)

Donation by Phil Jevons on 17/04/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Best of luck Simon, remember to smile all the way!

Donation by Cinzia Dunachie on 15/04/12

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Hi Simon. Good luck next weekend. We'll both be keeping an eye out for you around the course. All the best

Donation by Rob and Vicks on 14/04/12

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck you crazy crazy bastard.

Donation by sarah whitmore on 13/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Do it dressed as a Darlek and I'll double it!

Donation by Steven Reynolds on 13/04/12

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck Simon from Alison and Elaine at Innes England

Donation by Alison Gratton on 10/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Run Forest, run.

Donation by Andy Wilson on 04/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by James Simonds on 28/03/12

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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You've put in the training so you'll do a great job. Good luck. x

Donation by Heidi Elliott (and Sarda) on 18/03/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Good Luck. Very admirable effort. All of us at ESB will be cheering you on!

Donation by Christina Orsborn on 07/03/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

Donation by George Street on 05/03/12

£100.00

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Good Luck Simon they say the last 25 miles are the worse

Donation by Al on 04/03/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£1,210.00
  • Offline donations£0.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£1,210.00
  • Gift Aid£227.50

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