Thomas Salt is fundraising for The Compassionate Friends

Tom's Paris Marathon Attempt 2006

Paris Marathon 2006

on 09/04/2006

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Team members:

Tom Salt and Pete Knight

Raising money for

The Compassionate Friends

Charity Registration No. 1082335

The Compassionate Friends offers support and friendship to parents and families after the death of a son or daughter, at any age and from any cause. It also offers support, advice and information to other relatives, friends and professional carers who are helping the family.

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Thomas Salt

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Raised: 99%

Target: £5,000.00
Raised so far: £4,951.00

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My story

On Sunday the 9th April, I ran the 30th Paris Marathon with a school friend, Pete Knight.

I finished the run in 3h 15 coming in at 3,823 out of the 35,000 taking part. I realise this isn't the 3 hours I had set out to achieve, and I am sorry if anyone feels misled!! If you want the excuses, then give me a call....

I have decided to raise money for two causes and the money will be split between them. The first is The Compassionate Friends, a charitable organisation providing support to parents and families after the death of a son or daughter. It is operated by volunteers and relies heavily on public donations. Please visit their website at www.tcf.org.uk to find out more.

Colegio Britanico Los Andes is my other choice of sponsorship. It is a school of 250 students ranging from 4 to 13 year-olds in Machachi, Ecuador. My brother, Jack, was working there in his gap year when he died in a climbing accident in 2004. The headmistress hopes to expand the school to take in students who would not otherwise have the opportunity of an education. They need your donations to make this happen.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Compassionate Friends will receive your money faster and, if you are a taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

All the money raised will go to the Compassionate Friends, who will then send me a cheque for half the amount, so that I can give this to Colegio Britanico Los Andes.

I would like to thank you for supporting me in this fund raising venture and I look forward to telling you how I got on.

With best wishes,

Tom Salt

	Donation by anonymous 06/06/06	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Sorry - this didn't work before. I hope it work now Donation by Sarah Stovell 26/05/06	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by ANONYMOUS 26/05/06	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	best wishes Donation by anon 20/05/06	£877.00
	Donation by anon 20/05/06	£500.00
	really well done mate, take care,andy. Donation by andy jack 17/05/06	£20.00
	Money for a good cause Donation by Esther Barnett 15/05/06	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Congratulations on your time! Good luck with the projects. Donation by Marianne 10/05/06	£100.00
	Respect from the boys Donation by School House 03/05/06	£100.00
	Congratulations, a superb time. Donation by Mark Turnbull 03/05/06	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Donation by Pete 02/05/06	£50.00
	Donation by Kate Spencer-Nairn 29/04/06	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Joanna Spencer-Nairn 29/04/06	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	What a great cause. Congratulations on doing such a fast time. x Donation by Tash Barnes 27/04/06	£20.00
	Donation by Jenny Harvey 27/04/06	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done guys, 3hrs 15 is a seriously impressive time no matter how you look at it. & a great cause Donation by Tommy K 25/04/06	£20.00
	Well done Tom. See you soon. Donation by Alex Beddoes 25/04/06	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	a bit after the event, but congratulations on the run. best wishes. Donation by theo 25/04/06	£100.00
	Well done Tom it took me nearly that long to do a half marathon! Donation by Anna Ferrero 24/04/06	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	An incredible achievement, Jack would have been so proud Donation by Rebecca Crookenden 24/04/06	£10.00
	Hey Tom, Congratulations!I am very impressed. You have done Jack proud, hope you are well. xx Donation by Cal 23/04/06	£20.00
	Congratulations Tom - a fine achievement! Donation by Lucian 22/04/06	£30.00
	Best of luck Tom! Donation by Frankie Angelini 22/04/06	£20.00
	I knew Jack, & TCF is helping my friend through her brother's death - amazing run time, well done! Donation by Helen Taylor 20/04/06	£20.00
	Well done Tom - meant to do when Andie sent to me ages ago! Donation by Jan McQuaker 16/04/06	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Helen Walker 13/04/06	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Kirty 12/04/06	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	A bit late, but well done! Donation by Tom King 11/04/06	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck, but next time you might find it quicker by car. Donation by Banavo 10/04/06	£20.00
	Good luck! Donation by Elaine Connell 08/04/06	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£4,851.00
Offline donations:	£100.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£696.38

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