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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.

Well done - Full of admiration and despite what they say there are some damn good pubs on route ! Donation by Rupert Mann 10/03/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck Jo and Toby / Forrest. Hope you have some Kenyan genes in your distant past. Donation by James and Susann Graham-Cloete 10/03/08  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Good luck. I see Paula Radcliffe has run off scared!!! Donation by Michael Beattie 10/03/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Good luck Toby, It will be a great achievement. Remember to take all the necessary steps to avoid chaffing! Donation by Paul Coleman 10/03/08  

£26.00

best luck toby, we'll be wishing you well that day. Donation by patrick sullivan 10/03/08  

£75.00

I hope your feet are toughening up a bit now! Donation by Bess 10/03/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck! Maybe see you on the way round Donation by Dom Millman 10/03/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck, and hope to see you run the Elstead Marathon this year too.... Donation by Robin & Ruth TH 10/03/08  

£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid

That's £26 odd quid for the run, the balance can be used for a large packet of sticking plasters and a bottle of embrocation. Good luck you mad sod. Donation by Jim Collins 10/03/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck with the training and have a great race. Donation by Colin Boyle 09/03/08  

£50.00

Hope you both make It! Donation by Hazel and Jim 09/03/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Hope the training is progressing well Donation by Peter and Sue G 09/03/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Under four and a half hours, and it's doubled! Donation by Michael White 08/03/08  

£500.00 + £141.03 Gift Aid

Well done, Tobs. You really are a good chap! Donation by Janie New 07/03/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

We are with you all the way! Donation by Hill Dickinson LLP Yacht Team 07/03/08  

£50.00

Good luck Toby, it is a very worthwhile cause and a very good effort on your behalf Donation by Neil Moore 07/03/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Well done to you and Jo for your hard work - you will do a fantastic job on the day! Donation by Rebecca Weiland 07/03/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

A great cause. Best of luck Toby. Donation by Tim Vickers 07/03/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

You must be mad, but I lost my father after several Strokes and understand how awful they are and how much frustration they cause. Good luck... Donation by Christina 07/03/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Wishing you lots of luck to you and Jo!! Enjoy the London sightseeing :) Donation by Laura Hickie 07/03/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

We would donate more but we're reserving some for Toby's post-race medical bills Donation by George Shull 07/03/08  

£250.00

Good Luck, you are doing a wonderful thing. Donation by Karen Chance 07/03/08  

£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid

£1 per Mile. All paid on completion of the last mile ! Donation by Stewart Woodward 07/03/08  

£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid

Excellent project: love and best wishes Donation by Richard 07/03/08  

£250.00 + £70.51 Gift Aid
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