Tom Phethean is fundraising for Jeans For Genes

Tom Phethean's Fundraising Page

Flora London Marathon 2009

on 26/04/2009

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Raising money for

Jeans For Genes

Charity Registration No. 1062206

Jeans for Genes

One in 33 babies in the UK is born with a genetic disorder - that's equivalent to one in every school class. Although individually these conditions are rare, together they account for more than half of all childhood deaths. The money raised by Jeans for Genes funds care and support services for children and families affected by genetic disorders, as well as research into the causes and potential cures of these conditions. Our major fundraising event is Jeans for Genes Day, when millions of adults and children across the country throw out their uniforms and make a small donation to wear their jeans to work or school.

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Tom Phethean

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Raised: 68%

Target: £4,000.00
Raised so far: £2,733.52

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My story

On 26th April 2009, I will be taking part in the Flora London Marathon, to raise money for Jeans for Genes.

Jeans for Genes are a charity which raises money for the care of children with genetic disorders, as well as supporting research into the causes and curses of these genetic conditions. Jeans for Genes were fantastic in supporting my cousin when her son was diagnosed with Wiskott Aldrich syndrome. He is now making a full recovery after a bone marrow transplant, and recently started nursery for the first time. You can read more about his story here

Every half an hour a baby is born in the UK with a genetic birth defect or genetic disorder which could seriously affect their lives. Jeans for Genes helps to provide much needed help, support and information for children and their families. They also invest in ground-breaking research to establish the causes of these conditions and how they can be treated.

There are more than 4,000 recognised genetic disorders and many more that doctors have yet to give a name to.

Research is vital in understanding what causes genetic disorders and how they can be treated. Funding from Jeans for Genes is helping scientists across the country to carry out research into a wide range of disorders.

With our help we can improve the lives of as many affected families as possible, no matter how rare their condition.

I kindly ask you to help me with this cause so please sponsor me in my first marathon run.

I will be keeping you up to date with blog posts and photos so watch this space!

As part of my training, I will also be taking part in the following events and would love for you to attend:

BHF Hearts First Santa Run - 7th Dec (a 6km run in a Santa suit!)

Charity Car Wash:
The George pub, Winnersh - Sunday March 29th, April 5th, April 12th and April 19th

Charity Pub Quiz:
The George pub, Winnersh - early April

Thank you for your support!

Tom

	Tom: Next time a bit faster please! Donation by Lorenc 09/06/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Well done hun. Sorry I'm so late (as usual!) sponsoring you. Donation by Jo Richardson 08/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Congrats, what an achievement, bet you came out with a tan at the end too! Donation by Jennie Pryor 27/04/09	£10.00
	Well done Tom!!! Hope you've done your recovery run today. Sorry I don't work otherwise you'd have giftaid too Donation by Debbie Usher 27/04/09	£20.00
	Hope it all went well mate and nothing vital fell off in the course of the 26 miles. Donation by Darren Tandy 27/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Rather you than me! Donation by Viney 27/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	well done - what a great achievement! Donation by Marnie (your mum's office buddy!) 27/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Rob and Cath's Granddad Donation by Bob Wilkins 25/04/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	good luck Donation by david capon 25/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well its no Reading Half Marathon mate, but I am rather impressed... (That’s IMPRESSED, not envious .. or jealous!) ;) All the best Tom, good luck x Donation by Christian Gardner 25/04/09	£5.00
	have fun! Donation by Ricky & Siobhan 25/04/09	£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid
	Best wishes Donation by Kaleem 25/04/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	best of luck xx Donation by lara hallam 25/04/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Go for it Donation by Philip and Ruth Curtis 25/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Crikey, what a challenge! Donation by Tasha Procter 24/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Thanks and Good Luck from the ones with faulty genes! Donation by Catherine Rob and William 24/04/09	£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid
	Good luck matey Donation by Col S. 24/04/09	£10.00
	Good luck Donation by Dave de la 24/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	And I'll double it if you get round in less time than I took in my first marathon, so 3:53 is the time to beat...! Good luck and have fun... Donation by Steve W 24/04/09	£26.22 + £7.40 Gift Aid
	best of luck tom Donation by martin spaven 24/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Pub Quiz + Car washes Donation by James & Tom 24/04/09	£137.25
	good luck tom! Donation by grant naber 24/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	very best of luck, Tom Donation by Melissa Settle 24/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Tom, you'll make it to the finish line! Donation by Shirley W 24/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck! Surely it's only two steps for you anyway?? Donation by Hannah V 23/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck Tom! Donation by Laura Knox 23/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	GREETINGS FROM MILLPORT. Donation by JACKIE LITTON 23/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Hope you are dressing up in a funny outfit so I can spot you on TV. Good luck xxx Donation by Teresa Heap 23/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Tom! Donation by Mark & Sandy 23/04/09	£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid
	Good luck Mr P! Donation by Claire Sawyer 22/04/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£1,426.52
Offline donations:	£1,307.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£305.64

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