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My story

 

Thanks for visiting my fundraising page.

Many of you generously donated in 2007 when I took part in a trek to South Africa raising vital funds for my favourite charity - The Children's Society (captured on video below left). This year I took the plunge and agreed to run the New York Marathon on behalf of TCS. Unfortunately, after training for months and covering hundreds of painful miles, I have had to withdraw due to a knee injury. The good news is my place has been confirmed for 2009, the bad news is another year of training!

Now running is definitely not my preferred mode of transport, in fact until now I have only ever run when being chased! This is undoubtedly the biggest challenge I have ever undertaken and certainly the first and last marathon I run! I have been training since April and still can't find anything enjoyable about running!!

I will also be completing this challenge in memory of my father who passed away in July. My memories of him and your kind support should see me safely over the finishing line.

The Children's Society will use the money we raise to help children and young people most in need.  They believe that every child deserves a good childhood, and provide vital help and understanding to those forgotten children who face the greatest danger, discrimination or disadvantage in their daily lives; children who are unable to find the support they need anywhere else.

To find out more about the work The Children's Society do visit their website www.childrenssociety.org.uk

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me. And in case you're wondering, ALL of your donation goes to the charity as I have personally funded my registration, flights and hotel.The Children's Society 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 me now!

Yipeee you did it! Well done- so proud of you :) Donation by Laura Sucholet 04/11/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Thank you Thorburns! Donation by Tim Roberts 24/10/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good Luck Tim, great cause.This one might be flat but its Kili next!! Donation by Paul & Jan. 14/10/09  

£26.20 + £7.39 Gift Aid

26.2 miles....eeek! You will do it. The Mojitos afterwards will be definately worth it! XXXXXX Donation by Leanne G 07/07/09  

£26.20

A glutten for punishment! Best of luck Tim. Donation by Simon Kaye 01/03/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck Tim..just keep ahead of the muggers an you shud do well Donation by Phil Payne 03/11/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck for the run and for the future Donation by David Barrett 02/10/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Best of luck! Donation by Paul Marsden 05/09/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best of luck and make sure the charity claim the tax back Donation by Steve Howarth 01/09/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

All the very best Tim and well done for now and November! Donation by maria stribling 21/08/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

You're a braver man than I!! Good luck Donation by Anita Turner 15/08/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Best wishes. Just keep thinking of the cold beer at the finish line ! Donation by Paul Waters 14/08/08  

£20.00

Enjoy !!! Donation by Sheila 13/08/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck Donation by Nick Macnay 11/08/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

good luck little bro Donation by Martin 08/08/08  

£400.00 + £112.82 Gift Aid

good luck hope your legs dont fall off Donation by Reuben Harley 07/08/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Are you targeting sub 10 hours? Donation by Andrew Burns 06/08/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

The very best of luck to you Tim! Personally I'd get a cab!! Donation by Sarah Batchelor 05/08/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck! Not that you'll need it as I know you'll finish.....eventually! x Donation by Sharon Gowing 05/08/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

All the best Tim, I'll have Becks Vier on you! Donation by Jonathan Smith 05/08/08  

£50.00

2 laps and I'll double it! Donation by Norman 05/08/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Well done you! You do know you have to go a bit faster than we did in S Africa?! Good luck Tim! x Donation by Claire King 04/08/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

It is about time you contacted me, it is not too far to run to Coventry. Regards, Tony. Donation by Tony Ainsworth (AWA) 04/08/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best wishes - hope its not too painful Donation by james spragg 04/08/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

GOOD LUCK! Donation by Kerry H 04/08/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Hi Tim. What a great thing to do. Hope it all goes well. Cheers, Paul Donation by Paul Smith 04/08/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

I did say I would do it with you - but only in as far as walking 26 miles round the shops! Does that count? Good Luck Donation by Dom 04/08/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

I've told you, take the cross town bus and join them in the park. Won't tell Donation by Derek 03/08/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck you mad man!! Have a cosmo for me in NY! Donation by Sabrina 03/08/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck, Tim. You're a better man than me. Donation by Bruce Forbes 03/08/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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