My story

On the afternoon of 22nd April 2012, I hope I will have completed my first ever marathon.

If I’m honest, I’m really nervous...! 26.2 miles will be run, over 2600 calories will be burnt, and between 40-50,000 strides will be… err… strided (?!?) to get me round the course.

 

You are also able to text me donations - just text DRIV69 and an amount (£1, £2, £5, or £10) to 70070. e.g "DRIV69 £10" to 70070 - £10 will be added to you next phone bill (very easy and very hi-tech!)

 

Keep updated on my training runs via Facebook, LinkedIn or by clicking the link... http://www.mapmyrun.com/profile/2538798/

 

Now the important bit; I’m running for charity. The charity is called Whizz-Kidz, and is a really good cause. Whizz-Kidz is all about giving disabled children the chance to lead a more independent life. They are virtually 100% reliant on voluntary funds raised through events, trusts, companies and individuals.

 

Facts: The average recreational runner’s training program for a marathon is 22 weeks, and during that time they will run an average of 40 miles per week totalling 880 miles before toeing the line on race day. That is roughly the distance from Land’s End to John O’Groats, which is the entire length of the island of Britain from southwest to northeast. The record for running that route is nine days…!! I will however be aiming for an ambitious 4 hours…!!

 

So dig deep, and help me get through this stupid run I’ve booked myself in to do.

My charity

Whizz-Kidz

Whizz-Kidz

Charity Registration No. 802872

Whizz-Kidz aims to improve the quality of life of disabled children and young people in the UK through the provision of customised mobility equipment such as wheelchairs and tricycles. It is dedicated to providing help and advice to the children and their families and raising awareness of mobility-related issues through national campaigning. Log onto www.whizz-kidz.org.uk for more details.

Donations 85

Donation by Hayley Feeley on 01/05/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Spare change collection! Steve Driver

Donation by Richard Driver on 28/04/12

£19.92

+ £4.98 Gift Aid

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Well done mate! Great effort!

Donation by BEN COLWELL on 26/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Driver Well done but next year try and do it in a respectable time!

Donation by Jamie Holberton (Holby) on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£10.00

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Well done! so inspiring x

Donation by rebecca linford on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Well done Steven on completing the Marathon and in a great time. Christine & Davidxxx

Donation by Christine Provan on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Mary Lou Finlan on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Well done Stevey Boy Suzi x

Donation by Hannah Denny on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Hannah Denny on 22/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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It was hard going, but you did brilliantly. You should be proud of yourself. We have stocked up with pasta to alternate with the porridge!!! Dad xx

Donation by Richard Driver on 22/04/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Well done Steven. I'm very proud of you. Will save you some porridge for when you get home! Lots of love, Mum. xx

Donation by Sandra Driver on 22/04/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Samantha Crawford on 22/04/12

£1.00

+ £0.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 22/04/12

£10.00

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Donation by Anonymous on 21/04/12

£3.00

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Enjoy your day, keep your own pace and that pint at the end will be the best you've ever had! Good luck! Love Darryl x Terrie x Casey x Oscar x

Donation by Darryl Wright on 21/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck dude. Suppose I can\'t write anything rude sooooo just good luck u dir..... :-)

Donation by Terry Wash on 20/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Debra Brown on 20/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Good luck! Re what we discussed last night - if you do end up getting a bus some of the way, you'd only be cheating yourself. love, Andy and Nic.

Donation by Andy Hart on 19/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Brendan Cross on 19/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Neil Jenner on 19/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 18/04/12

£10.00

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Good luck Steve!

Donation by Maria Vetrone on 18/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Hopefully your stop harassing me now I have sponsored you. Good luck with the run do us all proud!! Jon, Sophie & Dylan.

Donation by Jonathan Weedon on 18/04/12

£30.00

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Donation by Anonymous on 18/04/12

£5.00

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£1,009.98
  • Offline donations£30.00
  • Text donations£174.00
  • Total raised£1,213.98
  • Gift Aid£266.00

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