Raised: 114%
Target: £3,000.00
Raised so far: £3,411.40
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My story

 
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On April 26 this year I will be taking part in the Flora London Marathon and attempting to run 26.2 miles. This is definitely not as easy as it sounds. Especially, as some of you may have already spotted, I was built for comfort rather than speed and definitely not for long distance running. I have actually run 1 marathon before. 10 years ago, I completed the New York Marathon. So in theory, with 10 years more "experience", this one should easy!

The charity I'll be trying to raise money for is the RNIB, the Royal National Institute for the Blind. Whilst it would be wrong to say that one charity is more worthy than another, I'll admit that the RNIB is certainly less exotic than some. However, it does have some personal significance to me. About 3.5 years ago, my wife Suzie went blind. At first the doctors thought it would just be temporary, however it was soon clear that the loss would be permanent. As with so many things in life, you really don't know what you've got till it's gone. Whilst there's the big things such as driving that suddenly become impossible, it's actually the everyday mundane tasks that are more difficult to handle. Things like cooking, watching tv, checking email, playing sports and even telling the time suddenly become extremely difficult. This is where the RNIB came in. Whilst we knew there was no hope in getting Suzie's vision back, we didn't realise that she could still lead a normal, active life. The RNIB were amazing in helping Suzie get round all these problems. Even though each little problem had a simple solution, for example, Suzie now has a watch that speaks out the time when she presses a button, it was the support provided by the RNIB that was so invaluable. Nowadays, Suzie leads a virtually normal life and even though she is blind, still manages to dress better than I do!

The money I'm trying to raise will not help Suzie, but will go towards helping the 100 people a day in Britain who start to lose their sight. I know that in the current financial climate, giving to charity is often the last thing on people's minds, but if you are able to help, no matter how small, it'd be greatly appreciated.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: RNIB 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 once again.

Well done son, at least one of my kids makes me proud! Donation by Dad 22/05/09  

£26.20 + £7.39 Gift Aid

Good luck Stefan Donation by Mark Kinsmore 27/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Bit late for luck but we hope its going well! Donation by Mark and Heather 26/04/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Good luck mate Donation by Richard Jacobs 24/04/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

short at 4hrs 45mins and looking forward to making some money... Donation by Helen Xing 24/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

all the best Donation by dan coppel 24/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Best of luck! x Donation by Yvette 24/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

No phone in sick on Monday ! Running 26 miles in the heat is not a good enough excuse Donation by Ramji 24/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

go on mate! good luck! Donation by Matt 23/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

good luck big man Donation by Ben Nathan 22/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

We'll be there on tuesday to watch you cross the finishing line!! Donation by Adam (and Messodie) C 20/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best of luck Donation by Carrie, Eddie and Benjy 18/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck and be sure to Vaseline those nipples! Donation by Alex Nevill 17/04/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

There you go, target reached. well done! Donation by Andrew Coman 16/04/09  

£103.00 + £29.05 Gift Aid

An excellent cause - Donation by Simon Goode 16/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Best of luck from Steve,Sam & Tabitha Lily Donation by Steve,Sam and Tabitha Lily 14/04/09  

£20.00

Good luck, We will be cheering you on from the sofa. James & melanie Donation by James & melanie 14/04/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous 08/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck mate, fantastic cause, will be cheering you on!! Donation by Phill Hall 07/04/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

good luck! from Paul. Natasha, Liberty & Jackson Donation by The Wises 06/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

You do realise you're not allowed to drive the Marathon! Donation by Mike Lash 05/04/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

good luck. people who care should double up if you don't run it. Donation by yves 03/04/09  

£300.00 + £84.62 Gift Aid

I'll stop for an hour so u can catch up ;-) Donation by Justin 03/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

good luck - i'll double up if u win Donation by Dan Ison 02/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good Luck Stef! Donation by Irina 31/03/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by Matt Allam 11/03/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Have a good run! Donation by Paul Peterson 04/03/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best of luck and take it easy. We'll be cheering you, and Justin and Jamie, from Espana. Donation by Mum and John 27/02/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

good luck Donation by Alastair Scott-Gall 25/02/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck Stefan!!! Donation by Soph 25/02/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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