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My story

 

Following two hugely successful years of fundraising for the Royal Marsden Cancer Campaign and Macmillan Cancer Support, I am now dedicating my year of fundraising to the Princess Alice Hospice. This is in memory of the incredible support and care they showed for Dad in his final few weeks before passing away last April.

 

The Princess Alice Hospice is based in Esher,Surrey. They provide specialist palliative care services for patients with the aim to control pain and other symptoms whilst supporting their families in accordance with individual needs. Their services are available to patients regardless of age, race or creed. They make no charge for any of their services, but rely on a modest NHS contribution and, most importantly, their own fundraising efforts.

 

Dad spent his last few weeks cared for by some the PAH’s nurses. He was never in any pain or discomfort and that is something Mum and I will always be grateful to them for. This is a very special charity and I wanted to give you the opportunity to make a donation which really will make a difference to so many people.

 

So, what will I be doing to earn your sponsorship?

 

Over the past two years I have run the Flora London Marathon. However, last year I added a Half Ironman in Austria and the New York Marathon to the schedule in order to push myself that bit more. So, this year, the schedule for sponsorship is:

 

February 8th

            Half Ironman Geelong, Australia

                       (1.9km swim, 90km bike, 21km run)

                                     Result: 4hrs 45min 58sec

April 26th

Flora LondonMarathon

(42km run)

June 14th

Half Ironman UK 

(1.9km swim, 90km bike, 21km run)

July 12th

Ironman Switzerland

(3.8km swim, 180km bike, 42km run)

 

August 8th / 9th or 15th / 16th

24hr Cycling Time Trial

             Aim: cycle as many miles on a set 20 - 30mile road course as possible in 24hrs.....

There is a magnum of champagne on offer for the person who donates £50 or more and gets closest to the number of miles I complete.

Should you feel this is a sufficient challenge and would be so generous to donate and help me raise money for an amazing charity, that I know makes a difference, it would be really appreciated.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: The Princess Alice Hospice 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. Thank you!

With best wishes

Tom Newman

Well done Tom - hope you are keeping well Donation by Robert Falls 15/05/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Good Luck Tom xx Donation by A Jeanne & U Tim 23/04/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

'I ain''t gettin on no plane' Donation by Nathaniel 22/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Tommy boy, will do my best to get up there and celebrate a beer with you post race Donation by Ollie Stott 21/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

One very proud mum xxxxx Donation by lizzie newman 20/04/09  

£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid

Great effort. Good luck pal Donation by Hunter Booth 20/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best of luck mate - Keep fighting! Donation by Simon Lanyon 20/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Personal Best please!! Donation by Dick Young 20/04/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Tenacity is in the Genes. Great effort! Donation by Brian East 07/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

golf's getting better. Still got 6 packs of those balls! Donation by bob t 01/04/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Fantastic stuff in the true Newman tradition! Donation by The HBs 31/03/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Well done with your amazing achievement in Australia. The very best of luck for the London Marathon Donation by peter and marianne 29/03/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Unleash the RAGE! You inspire us all! Donation by Stuart A 27/03/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Best of luck Tom, you make us look positively lazy! Donation by Lucy & Simon 26/03/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good effort Newms- keep on going, don't slack off! Donation by Alex Fordyce 24/03/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Well done! Keep up the good work! Donation by William Habershon 24/03/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Go for it Donation by Andrew Bernard 23/03/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

I remember Dad puffing round the mile at Felsted! He would be very proud of you, (on the whole!)-Congratulations. Donation by Simon Clough 23/03/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Makes me sweat just reading about your schedule of events. Well done and good luck. Donation by Martyn and Sue 23/03/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Not impressed - must try harder next year. Donation by Jeremy Garlick 21/03/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

tom good luck, i am passed being impressed!! xx Donation by daisy may 16/03/09  

£6.00

Newmanator v Predator.. my money's on Newms...!!! Donation by James H 04/03/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Great effort so far, keep going! Donation by James Assersohn 03/03/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Dig deep Tom Donation by Rob Matthews 27/02/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Wow! a very busy year ahead. I'd better sharpen my elbows!! Best of luck Tom. x Donation by Maxine and Nick 26/02/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

James not quite ready to join you, but Nick is looking in good shape! Donation by The Strachan Family 29/01/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Part man Part machine.... Donation by Millsy 29/01/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

I feel quite exhausted just reading about your plans. Anyway, good luck Tom! Donation by JAS 29/01/09  

£200.00

Every time I hit a Sovereign Land ball into the bundu I say sorry to your Dad. I'm on my 54th "sorry"! Donation by Bob T 27/01/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Fantastic cause, great challenges - your Dad would be very proud. Donation by Doug & Helen 25/01/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
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