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.
Raised:
162%
Raised so far: £1,625.00
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Good luck Oli and team. Enjoy! :-) Donation by Helen Gibbs on 20/03/08 |
£15.00 |
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Good on you Oli! Putting those new lungs to good use, know you'll do everyone proud! xx Donation by Tor on 19/03/08 |
£10.00 |
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Have fun Oli, isn't science amazing. Donation by suzanne sadler on 18/03/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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through the looking glass and off into the sunset. Great stuff. Donation by John Thackray on 18/03/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Good luck!- we would be there to come and watch but it's a bit far! Donation by Anna R on 04/03/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Go for it Oli..you are an inspiration, you will do it xxxx Donation by emma rogers on 26/02/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Good luck Oli- make sure you send us the photo of you crossing the line! Donation by Lou P on 08/02/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Suzy Shipman on 07/02/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Oli, you're an inspiration! Love Danielle & Anthony Donation by Danielle St-Amour on 06/02/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Libby May on 03/02/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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keep on RUNNING Donation by J on 02/02/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Go fo it Oli! Love from us all XX Donation by Winfield Family on 01/02/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Good luck xxx Donation by Angela O'Donegan on 29/01/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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delighted to be able to support you Donation by Sue on 28/01/08 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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We've been following your progress for many years via the Philips Donation by Frank and Christine Keenan on 15/01/08 |
£25.00 |
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Donation by Paul and Angela Thorne on 11/01/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Good luck Oli! Donation by Tom Foley on 11/01/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Keep going Oli! Donation by Ellen Preston on 10/01/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Go for it Oli we are so proud of you xx Donation by Hayley on 10/01/08 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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We will rally the European supporters. Donation by Pauline & Malcolm on 10/01/08 |
£25.00 |
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:) Donation by sarah williams on 09/01/08 |
£10.00 |
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Go for it Oli! Proud of you! Donation by Kirri Grogan on 09/01/08 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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All the very best in the future Donation by Brenda on 09/01/08 |
£20.00 |
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You really do make a difference! Donation by jenny Westmoreland on 09/01/08 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
| * Total raised online: | £950.00 |
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| Offline donations: | £675.00 |
| Mobile donations: | £0.00 |
| Total Raised: | £1,625.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £200.26 |
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