My story

Hi and welcome to my justgiving site!

In 2007 I ran the London Marathon in memory of my Mum. She lost her fight with cancer in 1994 and as Macmillan were really helpful to her and the family I ran for them. I know it made my family proud that I got around - even if it took nearly 7 hours - and raised a fair bit of cash in the process.

Sadly, later that year my Dad became ill  with Leukaemia and passed away that October. Again Macmillan were on hand in the ward and helped Dad with financial entitlements etc.

Since Mam passed away, Dad had always been a strong supporter of Macmillan and Tracy and I have tried to keep up the tradition wherever possible.

So, in memory of Dad, and as yet another thank you to Macmillan I am once again trudging the streets of Swansea and Brentwood in preparation for the 26th of April where I will join 35000 other crazy souls running the London Marathon.

So thanks for visiting my fundraising page and as they say, please give generously!!

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Macmillan Cancer Support gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

Richard

p.s. if you want to track my training, I have a blog here...

http://www.realbuzz.com/blogs/u/BigRich/here-we-go-again-ya-1/

UPDATE: It less than a week to go now - how scary!!

But have beaten my fundraising target already - so have raised it to £750.

Thanks to all who have supported me so far, and to Sommerfield for letting me do a collection there!

UPDATE2: Dress down day in work plus more sponsers mean I have raised my target yet again!!

UPDATE3 - I did it!!! 5.40.04 so 70 mins better than before. So I am acheing, tired, but pleased!!

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My charity

Macmillan Cancer Support

Macmillan Cancer Support

Charity Registration No. 261017

Macmillan Cancer Support improves the lives of people affected by cancer. We provide practical, medical, emotional and financial support and push for better cancer care. One in three of us will get cancer. Two million of us are living with it. We are all affected by cancer. We can all help. We are Macmillan.

Donations 35

I found my Vegas drumsticks and flogged them on eBay for you :P. Well done on the time & roll on Chicago :).

Donation by Phil Collins on 22/05/09

£30.00

+ £8.46 Gift Aid

Well done Rich. Congratulations.

Donation by Ian on 19/05/09

£15.00

+ £4.23 Gift Aid

Well done Tricky :-)

Donation by Jodie on 08/05/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done Rich !

Donation by Elle Edwards on 01/05/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done mate, very impressive.

Donation by Andy Holland on 28/04/09

£20.00

By now you should have done it - hope it went well matey xxx

Donation by Janet Kiddier on 27/04/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck!

Donation by Nicky Cryer on 26/04/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Enjoy - don't forget, it gets dark about 7 o'clock

Donation by Steve "flying teapot" W on 24/04/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Best of luck Rich.

Donation by Tony & Janet on 24/04/09

£30.00

+ £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck on Sunday

Donation by Stono on 24/04/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Come on Tricky, you know you can beat 5hr 30 !! Good Luck !!

Donation by Paul Wallis on 24/04/09

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck Rich, you absolute star! will be thinking of you! hugs x

Donation by Jules P on 23/04/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Tricky, double that if you beat 5:30. Assuming you don't beat me I'll be waiting with a warm can of Kestrel lager.

Donation by David on 22/04/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

You can do it Rich! First pint's on us!

Donation by Tracy and Ian on 21/04/09

£100.00

+ £28.21 Gift Aid

Go Tricky!

Donation by Stuart Walton on 20/04/09

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

Best of Luck Tricky - Great cause... x x

Donation by Vicky Allen on 16/04/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Hope it's a good run for you - good luck!

Donation by Janine on 16/04/09

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

We know you can do it!!

Donation by Debbie R on 16/04/09

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

In memory of your dad - good luck Big Rich

Donation by Angie from RB on 10/04/09

£2.00

+ £0.56 Gift Aid

Wait for me at the finish so we can skip through together :o)

Donation by runningbear21 on 10/04/09

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

Run Forest Run!! Good luck Dickie!!

Donation by Steve Boswell on 09/04/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Hope it all goes well for you, Sharon

Donation by Sharon Meanley on 07/04/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

You are an inspiration with all your fundraising - your mum and dad will be supporting you on the day! Dinner's on me when you've finished training! x

Donation by Kitty Kat on 06/04/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Tricky, Should be getting easy now.

Donation by Colin Gorham on 02/04/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

All the best ducky! You really are a legend!

Donation by Gail on 01/04/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£559.00
  • Offline donations£602.50
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£1,161.50
  • Gift Aid£152.03

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