Toby Maclaurin is fundraising for The Stroke Association

Toby Maclaurin's Fundraising Page

Flora London Marathon 2008

on 13/04/2008

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Raising money for

The Stroke Association

Charity Registration No. 211015 (England), SCO37789 (Scotland)

The Stroke Association is a registered national charity solely concerned with stroke. We aim to reduce strokes through research and health education and also help and support people and their families who have been affected by stroke through our Community Services.

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Toby Maclaurin

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Raised: 109%

Target: £6,000.00
Raised so far: £6,522.00

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My story

Of the many things I may be, a natural runner I am not!

This temporary madness of running this marathon for the Stroke Association is becasue of two men I admired greatly. Both had their lives affected by a stroke, both served their country, both were true gentlemen and sadly neither are still with us today.

My grandfather (see Flickr photo) recovered quite well from his stroke, with lots of support from his wife, the local stroke club and although he couldn't move as fast and speak as well as before the stroke, he still enjoyed quite a bit of quality time before he died 4 years ago.

In September of last year my father-in-law Sid White (see Flickr photo) suffered a very severe stroke and from that day say unable to speak, eat or move and although he battled hard, you could see the frustration in his face, he died in January of this year.

Please read about the Stroke Association to the left, they do a great deal of work and as I found out recently, provide essential information and support.

Still not quite sure how I'm going to run this distance, training is much tougher than I imagined, but hopefully the thought of your money will push me that extra mile (or 26!).

Please dig deep and sponsor me online, thank you for your support.

Toby

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: The Stroke Association 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.

	Better late than never! Or could this be the first donation for next year! Donation by Andy Snook 03/06/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done Toby Donation by The Cat 21/04/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	What was the time, Toby? Hopefully under 4 hours. Donation by Michael Lane 18/04/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Rumour has it, there's a free mars bar at the end . Donation by Grant & Pelin Pratt 12/04/08	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good luck sea mate! Donation by Liz and Jason Menezes 12/04/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good cause and well done to you both for doing it! Donation by Dubsky Family 11/04/08	£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid
	Want my money's worth - may run behind with a cattle prod Donation by Jay Tooker 11/04/08	£250.00 + £70.51 Gift Aid
	Good luck to both of you. Watch out for the Masai warriors! Donation by Michael and Gail 10/04/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Proud to be a small part of your endeavour. Wishing you good speed. Donation by Pauline Bull 10/04/08	£250.00
	Our thoughts will be with you both on Sunday. Have a great day love Sanchia & David Donation by Sanchia 09/04/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Best of luck Toby, I'll be thinking of you Donation by Ruth Allcoat 09/04/08	£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid
	It is a far far better thing you do than ever I have done before!! Donation by Peter Thompson 09/04/08	£260.00 + £73.33 Gift Aid
	A bottle of Big Tom before you start and you'll be laughing! Donation by Tom Walden 07/04/08	£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid
	Best of Luck - remember to smile for the TV cameras! Donation by Nick Dean OCI 03/04/08	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Run Toby Run! Donation by Merle Wood 02/04/08	£250.00
	Good effort you two - good luck from your 'friends in the North'! Donation by David Snook 01/04/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Great job Tobes! Good luck! Looks like you might make your target, giving you some change towards the cab fare for the last 5 miles!! Donation by Alastair & Sarah 01/04/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Donation by john Bailye and Aqualibrium 27/03/08	£200.00
	We are also well aware of how devastating strokes can be (on our wedding day!), and we are more than Donation by Jenny, John, Emma & James Watson 26/03/08	£100.00
	Good luck & best wishes from us both. Donation by Mark & Lorraine 26/03/08	£30.00
	Good luck and best wishes to you both. Donation by Robbo 26/03/08	£125.00 + £35.26 Gift Aid
	Are you stopping for ML breaks?! Seriously matey well done and good luck!! Donation by The Sewells 23/03/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	This should take you up to your target. Best of Luck Toby! Donation by Tim Saunders 23/03/08	£70.00 + £19.74 Gift Aid
	Good luck Toby. Will be thinking about you on the day with a cup of tea & a bacon sandwich! Donation by Martin Saint-White 20/03/08	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good luck Toby from all at Access Displays Donation by Mark Anger 20/03/08	£100.00
	Go Bro! You're a Star - Want to borrow my electric GoHeelies? Donation by Mush & Sam 20/03/08	£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
	Toby come to NZL and run another with me! Just for fun of course. Good luck and keep putting one foot in front of the other. Donation by Damon 20/03/08	£50.00
	Good Luck Toby! Donation by Equiom Trust Company Ltd 19/03/08	£100.00
	this will make a great story, we need an exclusive report on this marathon effort, hold the front page, stop the presses, Toby's running a marathon. Donation by the yacht report 19/03/08	£250.00
	Good Luck and have the good grace to let your wife beat you!!! Donation by sue milne 18/03/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£6,012.00
Offline donations:	£510.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£947.69

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