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My story

 

Many Thanks to all of you for sponsoring me. Your generosity and comments gave me the renewed motivation I needed to complete the course. My official recorded time was 1 hour 54 minutes and 28 seconds!

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On March 25th 2007, I will be running the Bath Half Marathon to raise money for M.E. Research UK.  A very good friend of mine suffers from M.E, Naomi, who is 29, has been ill with M.E. for nearly 17 years. (Naomi is Beth's sister.)

M.E. (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis) is a chronic illness that affects many body systems and their functions, including the nervous and immune systems.  Very little is known about M.E., or what causes it.  There is no cure, and it is a very misunderstood illness, that is still not acknowledged by some in the medical profession as being a 'proper' illness.

M.E. has completely taken over Naomi's life: she was a happy 13 year old, whose life was literally taken away from her.  She is housebound, disabled, and relies completely on full time care from her family. This has not only affected Naomi’s life, but that of the whole family.

It would mean alot to me and the Whittingham family if you would kindly sponsor me, and help M.E. Research UK with their investigations into finding out more about this terrible illness.  One day hopefully their research will uncover treatments that will significantly help sufferers such as Naomi.

Thank you for visiting my fundraising page. Please dig deep and sponsor me online.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: ME Research UK (ME Research Group For Education And Support, MERGE) 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.

Many thanks for your support & see you soon. (for a PINT!!!)

Paul.

Should be 132 miles... Donation by S Knox 28/03/07  

£15.00

Donation by Lucy Emery 27/03/07  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Good luck! Go for it! Donation by Elizabeth and Tom 22/03/07  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck! xxx Donation by Naomi 17/03/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

As you finish the race I will be there...and you will say: 'Jonesy - I'll just have a water!' x Donation by Alice Jones 17/03/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good for you Paul, hope it goes well! Donation by Sharon Banger 16/03/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

All the best Pauleen. Donation by Andy Stainer 13/02/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

If it was 13.2 pints i'd have more confidence in you.... Donation by Niall Geraghty 12/02/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good Luck. Donation by The Virgin Mobile Team 06/02/07  

£103.00 + £29.05 Gift Aid

beat my 2:02 paul-easy if no pints nite b4! Donation by Glenn Pociluyko - xiB/OSS 30/01/07  

£50.00

Donation by Mathew Thouless 30/01/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best of luck Donation by Martin John 30/01/07  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Crazy man ! Good luck ! Donation by Rina 30/01/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by Chantal McLennan 29/01/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Anything to get you off the sofa.... Donation by Roy Keane 29/01/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Jo Gregory 29/01/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

I hope you wont end up like United and finish a distant second Donation by Stephen 26/01/07  

£20.00

They must be handing out beer instead of water! Donation by Aileen Sinnott 24/01/07  

£20.00

Donation by Tom Walshe 23/01/07  

£20.00

You'd better win it, Lanners!!! Donation by Nodgey 23/01/07  

£25.00

I'll be expecting under 1 hour 45 mins Donation by Will Shanahan 23/01/07  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good man and good luck. This might even get you off the kebabs... Donation by Asafa Powell 22/01/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

just cover up those manky legs on the run whatever you do Donation by Kevin B 22/01/07  

£32.00

Wish it could be more .... Your a good man all the best {8-B) Donation by dranrab slooj 22/01/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck Paul, no football before the run though! Donation by Tina Ready 22/01/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Your strict training regime of Chocolate & Guiness should see you through! Good Luck Mate! Donation by Pete Ball 22/01/07  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

All the best Donation by Claire Dixon 22/01/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

I'd so love to see the head on ya when crossing the finish line :) Well done. Donation by Home of the 'Sam' 22/01/07  

£35.00

Good Luck! Very proud of you! x Donation by Beth 22/01/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

you're such a good christian... Donation by MATHEW TAYLOR 22/01/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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