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My story

 
In November 2007 my life was changed forever by an anonymous donor who gave me the greatest gift anyone could give: a new chance at life.

While I lay in my hospital bed recovering, my brother announced that he would be following up his 2006 London Marathon by taking a team of Marines along with him - in full kit with 30lb bergans - to run the 2008 Tresco Marathon in aid of the Cystic Fibrosis Trust.  He also announced, much to my surprise, that I was to be out of hospital and up and around in order that I could join them and run the last mile of the event with them.

I am determined to make my new life count, to make the most of my two new lungs, to do and achieve all kinds of things that I would never have been able to dream of before.  Naturally, I couldn't turn him down.

So, on Sunday 13th April, I will join the merry band of Royal Marines in the final mile of the Tresco Marathon and attempt to run the whole 1500m to the finish line.

We are hoping to raise £1,000 - all of which will go direct to the CF Trust, who have for years been instrumental in funding research into the disease in the hope of finding a cure for the country's 7,500 young sufferers and who have provided support not just to people with CF but their families and loved ones as well.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Cystic Fibrosis Trust 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.

Thank you all for your support - and for keeping me honest in my quest for fitness!  To keep up with my training progress, go to http://trescomile.wordpress.com

To sign the Organ Donor Register and make a real difference to someone's life, click here.

Read more on the Marines' challenge thanks to the amazing support of Plymouth Sound radio station, here.

Congratulations Oli, next stop the four minute mile...... Donation by Anna 25/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck, Oli - you can do it :-) Donation by Audrey Eade 21/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Words really can't cover it - Congratulations to you all :o) Donation by Toria Crossland 19/04/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

what an achievement! so proud of you (and the marines!) Donation by Lorraine Steven Grace and Samuel 18/04/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Hey you! Brilliant! Soon you'll be running the London Marathon in a comedy outfit!! Donation by Flower 17/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done! You are an inspiration to me and everyone else on the waiting list x Donation by Holly Shaw 17/04/08  

£5.00

Well done mate, you're a star. Donation by suzie 17/04/08  

£10.00

well done oli! Donation by Jac 16/04/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Bloody Brilliant! xxx Donation by Suze & Gary 16/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done! Truly Inspiring. Donation by Lorraine 15/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done sunshine. Donation by Pete 14/04/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Absolutely phenomenal achievement...you did good :) x Donation by Emily (the pink one) 14/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck Oli. Donation by Lorraine Barnes 12/04/08  

£20.00

Best of luck for Sunday! x Donation by Jacqui 11/04/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

You are the bravest squizzle i have ever seen, very best of luck darlin', enjoy every second x x x Donation by emma lucas 11/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

So pleased we have this opportunity to support you and the cause. Really pleased that you have this new lease of life. Brilliant! Donation by Robert and Sylvia MacDowell 11/04/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Have a fantastic time on Tresco x Donation by Jacqueline 09/04/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

We are very impressed! Donation by Mike H 06/04/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

good luck CB marathon no problem Donation by carole williams 02/04/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

good luck CB Donation by Eileen Beesley 31/03/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by Mrs B 31/03/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Donation by Mr B 31/03/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck! CB Donation by Stuart 27/03/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Fantastic courage and bravery, best of luck to you all CB Donation by James Rolton 26/03/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Wishing Oli and the marines the best of luck! CB Donation by Kester Lees 26/03/08  

£100.00

Good luck Oli and team. Enjoy! :-) Donation by Helen Gibbs 20/03/08  

£15.00

Good on you Oli! Putting those new lungs to good use, know you'll do everyone proud! xx Donation by Tor 19/03/08  

£10.00

Have fun Oli, isn't science amazing. Donation by suzanne sadler 18/03/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

through the looking glass and off into the sunset. Great stuff. Donation by John Thackray 18/03/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck!- we would be there to come and watch but it's a bit far! Donation by Anna R 04/03/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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