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Target: £5,000.00
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My story

 

Despite being around seven stone overweight, smoking and drinking too much, radically unfit, disinterested in sports and physical activity altogether and the best part of 50 , in a completely insane moment I accepted a challenge to enter a marathon and whatever my regrets about that moment of insanity or however much I say  that if I had the chance again I would decline, I find myself in the crazy situation that I am entered in the New York Marathon this November.
Having dug myself into that hole I thought that someone should benefit from it so I thought hard and spoke to lots of people about a worthwhile charity to represent and as a result am supporting Marie Curie Cancer care .Most of us have  friends or relatives whose lives have been tragically effected by this dreadful disease that is all too prevalent today and seems to be growing all the time so please sponsor me for as much as you can, however small the amount, because when added together it really mounts up. 

 I hope you will be able to support me in this madness as I could use all the support I can get and as there is probably a good chance I will have a heart attack or suffer serious long-term damage it must be worth a pound or two mustn't it?  Either way it would be nice to get as much as possible to help a worthwhile cause.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Marie Curie Cancer Care 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.

So please sponsor me now!

Your support is really appreciated.

Rather you than me!! Remember - lots of water and to chuck the half finished plastic bottle at someone as you keep on running!! Donation by Steven Fullman 08/10/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

good luck, brilliant effort Donation by Nick Nocton 08/10/08  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Just keep reciting your jokes all the way round!!!!! Donation by Trevor Deacon 08/10/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck! but I want to see the picture of you crossing the finishing line Donation by martin armstrong 08/10/08  

£250.00 + £70.51 Gift Aid

Barking! But good luck big fella. Donation by Stuart Owen 08/10/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

The very best of luck, Tony. You know what they say - hard work pays off. Yours will for Marie Curie... Donation by Clive Capel 08/10/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Go for it! Donation by James Traill 07/10/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

If Stan Coltman is doing lunch at Langans I'm there with you! Best of luck Mad Man. Donation by Ian Burman 02/10/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good to hear the training is going well!! Good cause - good luck! Donation by Peter McIntyre 01/10/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Donation by Trevor Vousden 23/09/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Bloody hell! Good luck Tony. Donation by Brian Dinnage 02/09/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck mate! Donation by Brett Paton 01/09/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck - I want to see the film! Donation by Claire Law 28/08/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck chum. Don't block the Brooklyn Bridge! Donation by Ian Defty 21/08/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

With every good wish and very best of luck Donation by Paul Ridout 21/08/08  

£50.00

You'd have thought it - you putting us fit types to shame! Donation by Steve lawrance 21/08/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

I am still amazed you are doing this, but the very best of luck to you mate. Donation by Steve Aslett 21/08/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

I still don't believe this - is it a spoof or a case of identity fraud?? Good luck mate, but I hope you don't need it Donation by Paul Clark 13/08/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Best wishes and keep up the training. Donation by John Compton 13/08/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Mad as a hatter but so worthwhile! Good luck to you, Tony. Love from us all xx Donation by Paul, Roz, India & Charley 11/08/08  

£150.00 + £42.31 Gift Aid

I think you should be a nightclub bouncer, not a marathon runner. All the best old bean. Donation by Andy Flear 11/08/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Let's make sure we get some golf in beforehand just in case we can't afterwards! Good luck to you and a great cause to support. Donation by Adrian Stalley 06/08/08  

£50.00

Have you been seen a psychiatrist? Donation by Keith Miller 01/08/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

fantastic effort--Don't kill yourself!! Donation by The Master ! 25/07/08  

£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid

You really do like a challenge! Donation by Stewart K. Riddick 24/07/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck and thank you for your help and advice. Donation by Roger & Mike 24/07/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Some people will do anything for a trip to the States. Donation by Gary Moore 24/07/08  

£50.00

Good Luck. Don't go too fast! Donation by David Murphy 17/07/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Great cause. Good luck mate. Donation by Richard Preston 08/07/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Top man, probably best to meet up for lunch after the race. Best of luck. Donation by John Dean 07/07/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
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