Justgiving - London Marathon 2008

London Marathon 2008

Page creator: Christine Swarbrick

Event: Flora London Marathon 2008

Event Date: 13th Apr 2008

Team Members: Christine Swarbrick & Mark Drabble

We did it!!

About our charity :

Carers UK
Carers UK is an organisation of carers providing vital information and support for carers. Many carers' health, finances and careers are severely affected as a direct consequence of providing unpaid care. Carers UK campaigns for a better deal for carers.
Charity Registration No 246329

Fundraising target:	£4,000.00
Donations so far:	£ 3,870.00

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Our personal message:

We did it - we ran the London Marathon! My official time 5h 39m 11s and Mark's 5h 19m 34s. Post-race photo attached. We had an absolutely amazing day, the crowds were fantastic and all the months of training proved to be worth it. We're now having a week or so off before we decide on the next challenge!

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Hi everyone and thanks for stopping by!

In less than one week we will be running the London Marathon for the wonderful charity that is Carers UK! Help us push our fundraising total up a little bit higher to give us that extra inspiration when we hit the dreaded wall on Sunday!

Many carers give up their careers, their homes, their whole lives, in order to care for a loved one. They do this with little practical help or financial support and as a result, many are forced to live in poverty and poor health. The Government rewards them with only £48 to live on each week. Carers UK thinks this needs to change and are campaigning for a better deal for carers in the future, and informing carers about their rights and where they can go to get support now. It’s such an important cause and every donation is really appreciated, no matter how small.

To find out more about Carers UK go to www.carersuk.org.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor us: Carers UK will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

If you prefer not to sponsor us online you can send a cheque, along with your full name and address to Christine Swarbrick, Carers UK, 23 New Mount Street, Manchester M4 4DE. Don't forget to mention if you are a UK taxpayer.

Many thanks for your support.

Christine & Mark

Display Name	Date	Amount	Tax Bonus	Comment
Anna Rowland	17/05/2008	£10.00	£2.82	God bless those calves
Eve Anderson	23/04/2008	£5.00	£1.41	Sorry been rubbish and not sponsered before - hope this helps the target x
Ruth Eisenberg	15/04/2008	£20.00	£5.64	Congratulations. A fantastic achievement.
Sally Emerton	15/04/2008	£20.00	£5.64	Well done guys! Was such a fab day and thank you for letting me join you at beginning. Def helped the nerves! Here's to next year. xx
Glenys	15/04/2008	£5.00	£1.41	Well done!
Steve Peebles	12/04/2008	£20.00	£5.64	I reckon you'll be able to run the last mile backwards, hoping to see you from the side of the road (I'll hide my beer)
charles47	12/04/2008	£10.00	£2.82	You can do it!
Kate Hitchins	11/04/2008	£30.00	£8.46	Good luck to both of you! Hopefully we'll catch a glimps of you as you sprint by!
Riyaz	11/04/2008	£5.00	£1.41	Good luck guys!
Dee Coyne	11/04/2008	£10.00	£2.82	Good Luck! Just keep putting one foot in front of the other and you'll get there in the end ;)
Joan & John Hetherington	10/04/2008	£10.00	£2.82	Good Luck, we will be watching out for you!
Drabs	10/04/2008	£36.00	£10.15	just wanted to rounf the figure up...come on me and you!!!!
Ian Robins	10/04/2008	£5.00	£1.41	Now stop Harassing me!
Bigs	10/04/2008	£5.00	£1.41	I never thought I'd see the day....!
Anne-Marie	09/04/2008	£20.00	£5.64	U've done gr8 so far, just the final stretch 2go now. Good Luck 4the big day, i'l be thinking of u and just think how many celebs u might bump into!!
Guess who	09/04/2008	£2.23	£0.63	That 77p was annoying me!
Nick at Daruma	09/04/2008	£20.00	£5.64	inspirational "Nana Korobi Yaoki"
Samm	09/04/2008	£25.00	£7.05	Will be watching from the sidelines! I promise not to put you off x
Jean French	09/04/2008	£25.00	£7.05	Good Luck and have a brilliant day
Jack	08/04/2008	£10.00	£2.82	Having done the London Marathon myself(albeit 23 years ago) I know what a great feeling awaits you at the end despite any transient pains. Well done!
Imelda	08/04/2008	£30.00	£8.46	Good Luck Christine. We'll be cheering you on
Bobby	08/04/2008	£10.00	£2.82	Get on Christine. You are skill.
Steven Grieve	08/04/2008	£25.00	n/a	All the very best of luck
John Wilson	07/04/2008	£10.00	£2.82	Good Luck Swarbrick!!!
Paul, Sue and Caroline	05/04/2008	£50.00	£14.10	good luck Chris! x
Kate Groucutt	28/03/2008	£10.00	£2.82	Good luck Chris. I'll look out for you on the TV! x
Fiona	26/03/2008	£5.00	£1.41	Good luck! Sorry it's not more!
Karen Abrams	25/03/2008	£25.00	£7.05	Wish you loads of luck.
Gavin Macgregor	25/03/2008	£30.00	£8.46	Good luck. Pasta will make you fasta.
Adenike	25/03/2008	£20.00	£5.64	Good luck. Enjoy every minute.
Pam Sutcliffe	25/03/2008	£26.00	£7.33	Your commitment to training has been awe inspiring. You 'll probably go round twice!.
Sarah Wakelin	25/03/2008	£10.00	£2.82	Good luck !! xx
Paul Matz	21/03/2008	£25.00	£7.05	As Arsene Wenger says "It's a marathon not a sprint." Good luck!
Tony the Temp	18/03/2008	£10.00	£2.82	Best of luck with the Marathon. You're braver than I am!
Kate Ward	18/03/2008	£10.00	£2.82	Run like the wind!
Joann Berry	18/03/2008	£7.77	£2.19	Because I am a poor student and 7 is supposed to be good luck!! x
MB	18/03/2008	£20.00	£5.64	Good luck Mandy, don't worry i've not got amnesia, just know how much you've put into this..
Anna Wharf	18/03/2008	£5.00	£1.41	Good luck!
Rick Goldsmith	18/03/2008	£20.00	£5.64	Good luck to you both
Danielle Connors	17/03/2008	£20.00	£5.64	Good luck Christine - I am extremely impressed-rather you than me! It's a fantastic effort for a great cause.
Mike Eastwood	17/03/2008	£25.00	£7.05	I can't believe you're doing this. I used to think you'd get out of breath opening a can of beans. Or am I confusing you with John????? Good Luck
Lizzie Cox	02/03/2008	£10.00	£2.82	Enjoy it! I loved every moment last year. I'll look out for you Drabs. Great charity too.
Mum & Dad	01/03/2008	£20.00	n/a	Good Luck Christine
The Brown Family	29/02/2008	£25.00	n/a	Keep on running !!!!!!
Roger Lingartd	29/02/2008	£20.00	£5.64	Mark, wear a fat costume so you get on TV..like the one in the picture... ;-) Good luck Matey, top effort!
Beth Evans	28/02/2008	£10.00	£2.82	Good luck to you!
Caroline Wood	24/02/2008	£20.00	£5.64	Good Luck Christine from us all x x x
Danielle	20/02/2008	£30.00	£8.46	Christine - I am so impressed! Who would have predicted this when we lived in Sale!! Very best of luck xx
Fran Smith	13/02/2008	£15.00	£4.23	Hey- good luck!Hope it all goes well x
Rhonda Fitzpatrick	11/02/2008	£10.00	£2.82	Good Luck Christine
Claire Hollins	11/02/2008	£20.00	£5.64	GO GO GO Christine - you can do it!!
Matt Hill	08/02/2008	£30.00	£8.46	Good Luck both of you and don't forget to drink plenty of fluids.
Julie	08/02/2008	£10.00	£2.82	Chris, good luck with the training and the half-marathon this wk/end!
Nic	07/02/2008	£20.00	£5.64	Best of luck to you and Mark, shall be there cheering you on Chris xx
Pauline Chivers	07/02/2008	£5.00	£1.41
Simon Duffy	06/02/2008	£10.00	£2.82	Good luck
Caz & Pete	04/02/2008	£50.00	£14.10	Happy running :)
Pamela Marron	04/02/2008	£10.00	£2.82	Good luck!No Swarbrick sightings in Chorlton yet but I'll keep a water bottle in hand just in case!
Bryn Machin	28/01/2008	£10.00	£2.82	Good luck Christine! Let me know how it goes!!
rob cummings	20/01/2008	£30.00	£8.46	Good luck mate.
Michael Bindon	20/01/2008	£20.00	£5.64	Good luck sweetheart, its really good thing your doing and they say its a selfish world now x
Clare Woodford	12/12/2007	£26.00	£7.33	Go Swarbrick! Keep pounding the Chorlton parks and you'll be eating Paula Radclife's dust!
Michael Bindon	11/12/2007	£20.00	£5.64	When u collect your "DAME HOOD" from the Queen 4 running can you steel a silver teaspoon for my Nan
Ali	10/12/2007	£20.00	£5.64	Good for you Mark! Hope you have got a good chiropodist!
Beverley	10/12/2007	£20.00	£5.64	An important cause and I am happy to donate
Desiree	10/12/2007	£20.00	£5.64	This is such a good thing that you are doing - you have my full support. Good luck, Desiree.