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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.

good luck and bravo for your challenge Donation by rainbow 18/03/08  

£50.00

Donation by Richard Oury 18/03/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Fantastic effort - good luck Donation by James Crew 17/03/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

A good cause - good luck Donation by Richard Nunn 17/03/08  

£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid

My best to you, Toby! I assume this is a warmup for the Boston Marathon a week later. Plus, it's a g Donation by Ken Weiss 17/03/08  

£100.00

I would join you on the run, but I'm doing something else that day!! Donation by Mr bass man 17/03/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

My Aunt lasted four years after a stroke and it was terrible to see her.A good cause! Donation by Philip Underwood 16/03/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

This is for Granddad from me. Isn't it exciting! Donation by Grandma 14/03/08  

£10.00

Was going to say something about getting stiff - but I had better not!! Good luck....Will look out Donation by Richard N. 14/03/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

a friend in need, all the best once your past the half way it down hill after that (much easier) Donation by Sean Barber 14/03/08  

£250.00

Go Toby Go!!! Wishing you all the best..... Donation by Michael Newton-Woof 14/03/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Wishing you lots of fun and looking forward to hearing about you success. Donation by Barbara Jolly - Yachting - Equiom Trust Co Ltd 14/03/08  

£20.00

Just glad I cant be there with you.. Donation by Caspar McD 14/03/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck for a great cause. I have also just lost a family member from a stroke Donation by Charles Keily Fairline Cala d'Or 14/03/08  

£300.00

Great cause Toby, my Dad died last December of a stroke. Good luck! Donation by Stephen Tattersall 14/03/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck. If you do the one in Palma this year, do drop in the office! Donation by Guy Norrish 14/03/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Excellent cause - go for it!! Donation by Martin Penny 14/03/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Well done - go for it! Donation by Trevor Robinson 14/03/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

superb effort - well done Donation by Tom 14/03/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

All the best Toby!! Donation by Steve O'Brien 14/03/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

I'll be cheering you on from Savannah, GA. You can do it, Toby! Donation by Georgia Byrd 13/03/08  

£50.00

Good luck! Donation by Jason, Caroline, Charlie and Ellie 12/03/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

You're my world and my inspiration: the best running buddy I could wish for. What a tribute to the other No.1 man in my life who I miss so v much jx Donation by Flopsy (AKA JoJo) 12/03/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck Toby! Donation by Merijn de Waard 12/03/08  

£15.00

Jo and Toby, you are both a fantastic example to us all. Donation by Mossop Australia 12/03/08  

£26.00

So next year it's a triathlon? Donation by Malcolm MacLean 12/03/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Lots of luck to you both! Donation by Tania Pratt, Karl & Harry 12/03/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck Tobs and Jo, will be thinking of you running the streets of London!! All the best Donation by Vix Gledhill 11/03/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

I'm expecting records to fall!! Donation by Harry Lort-Phillips 11/03/08  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Go get 'em Toby! Donation by Clark & Kelly Earick 11/03/08  

£50.00
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