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*******NEWSFLASH*******

After just over three hours of gruelling phyisical activity over the London Triathlon course, the contest was too close to call. Dave and I were in different heats of the race so were unaware of the other persons exact time so it was left to the official timings for the verdict. Results as follows:

Dave: 3:02:30

Mark: 3:03:28

So with just 58 seconds separating us, Dave wins! The scores are now one all with all to play for in 2009...

Hello and thank you for taking the time to visit our justgiving page. We know that you'll have been sent many begging messages about various charity events recently, but every few pounds that Sparks make goes towards vital research.

As you may know, Dave and Mark took on the London triathlon on the hottest day of 2007 and came through with flying colours, with Mark winning bragging rights with victory on the day. However this year Dave has been taking things seriously, with several witnesses reporting that he has actually learned to swim for this years event in between bottles of red wine and curry. Mark has hardly managed to train at all, instead preferring some serious international business drinking which has hampered preparations somewhat. All in all this years challenge promises to be seriously close.

For the uninitiated, this is a full on Olympic Triathlon, just like they'll be doing in Beijing in a few weeks and the same as they'll be doing in 2012. That means a 1500m swim followed by 40km on the bike then 10km running. Easy.

Anyway, whether you know us through Stewart Golf or go way back to a previous life, we really appreciate your support, kindness and generosity. Stewart Golf is a big supporter of Sparks and we raised just over £10,000 at the recent Stewart Golf Classic in addition to various other fundraising activities.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor us: SPARKS 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.

So please sponsor us now!

I always knew Dave was Special. Donation by Chris Watson 19/08/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done Dave Donation by Richard & Jackie Funnell 18/08/08  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Nice one Mark - odds are good for you next year then! Donation by Neil, Liz, Lola & Edward 13/08/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Well done Dave! Donation by Emma D 13/08/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Well done lads! Donation by Steve Gray 12/08/08  

£20.00

Nice one Mark and Dave, Bragging rights for the next year then Dave... Donation by Ian and Andrea 12/08/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Well done guys - pleased to see Dave keeping up the 'oldies' end! Donation by Mike Stratford 12/08/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Well, well who is going to win this year eh? I have a pretty good idea! Best of luck boys try to enj Donation by Motocaddy 12/08/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Great work Guys . Hope your not suffering too much !! Donation by G. R Fasteners Ltd 11/08/08  

£25.00

you are both fools - but v impressed! Donation by Dave Wright 11/08/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

58 seconds! Congratulations Dave, but I still hold the company record :-) Donation by Mark 11/08/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

paddle, peddle and run like crazy lads Donation by evil ned 10/08/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Donation by June 09/08/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Come on Mark, come on Dave, I know you will make it together ! Donation by Michael Baerwald 09/08/08  

£100.00

Good luck to you both, your turn to win though Dave x Donation by Rachel 08/08/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

You're nuts. Donation by Robert and Jo Hardie 07/08/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck boys, you're going to need it this year! It's going to be a close one... X Donation by Alexa 07/08/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Well done and good luck! Donation by Andrew Gardner 05/08/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Go on Dave, you can beat him this year! Donation by Nick Sullivan 05/08/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

hope you boys do better at this than you do playing golf! Donation by Eryl Asbri Golf 05/08/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Rather you than me! Donation by Tom Jarvis 04/08/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good to see you still supporting a worthwhile charity Donation by Rob F 04/08/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck guys on worthwhile cause Donation by Di Neeson 04/08/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Congratulations on taking on the challenge. I hope you enjoy it as much as I am enjoying my new X3R Donation by John Dixon 23/07/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
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