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On the 11-12th of April, 2009, footballing history will be made in the Bristol Academy Footballathon as we will play football for 36 continuous hours in order to set a new world record.

From 10am on Saturday, April 11th, until 10pm on Sunday, April 12th, we will play constantly in order to break the current record of 33 hours, 36 minutes.

We are only allowed 36 players, so it's going to be a big challenge! That's a full day and a half, with only 7 subs per team. Just going without sleep is going to be tough, never mind playing football! The rules are really strict as it's a world record attempt so you can be assured that we will not be taking it easy...

It's being played for two really good causes and we want to raise a lot of money. Following on from the 12 hour football last year, in memory of Jamie, one of our chosen charities is the Meningitis Trust. Please donate as much as you can afford.

If you would prefer to give to Kids Adventure, or want to split your donation, please go to www.justgiving.com/worldrecordfootball2

About the Meningitis Trust

As many as 500,000 people living in the UK today have had either viral or bacterial meningitis. And up to 10 million adults in the UK - one adult in every four - knows of someone who has had the disease. The Meningitis Trust, a registered charity, helps and supports everyone struggling to cope with the impact of meningitis through the following free services:
- a 24-hour helpline manned by nurses - 0800 028 18 28 - professional counselling - home visiting - financial grants to fund special equipment; respite care; therapeutic activities; special training; travel and accommodation costs.

Thanks for visiting my fundraising page.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It's also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Meningitis Trust 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.

So please sponsor me now!

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Meningitis Trust

Meningitis Trust

Charity Registration No. 803016 in England and Wales SC037790 in Scotland

We provide the widest range of free professional services and community based support for people affected by meningitis in the UK. We also raise awareness of the disease and fund research into its long-term impact. Our support is for life and available to anyone affected by the disease.

Donations 140

News Flash!!! the records been broken by some monks in Nepal, they've been playing for 45 years, start tomorrow then lads? well done boys great effort

Donation by Dan Hargreaves on 01/06/09

£80.00

+ £22.56 Gift Aid

Donation by TF Friends & Family on 16/05/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by anonymous on 06/05/09

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

From friends and family - thanks.

Donation by Cameron Greer on 05/05/09

£175.00

Donation by Mr & Mrs Roberts on 03/05/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Congrats on the world record. Well done.

Donation by Heather M on 21/04/09

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

Im proud of you boys, and always for a worthy cause. Bring on the 48hrs

Donation by Sam Rider on 21/04/09

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

I'm sure you will get over your "exhaustion" soon Rich...

Donation by Julia "Mini Jane" Hodgson on 21/04/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done guys

Donation by Michael Hurley on 21/04/09

£5.00

Donation by Lyns H on 20/04/09

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

Sound effort. Well done.

Donation by Andy Scott on 19/04/09

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

buckets can't really talk, but i'm sure they're pretty impressed...

Donation by The collection buckets from the day on 18/04/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

well done lads, great effort

Donation by Aunty Janice on 18/04/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

funny how a quick kick about can turn into 36 hours...well done everyone, top effort.

Donation by Rich Painter on 18/04/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done chaps!

Donation by Mark T on 17/04/09

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

well done ben! i'm so proud!

Donation by lucy on 17/04/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done and congratulations to everyone involved!

Donation by Linda Flaherty on 16/04/09

£20.00

Well done chaps amazing effort - Chelsea for champions league!!

Donation by Samways Family on 16/04/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Rich promised me the world for this £10

Donation by Joe Birkby on 15/04/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done Richard & the guys

Donation by Mr & Mrs Reuben on 15/04/09

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

Congrats to everyone especially Jorge (with a J) who is the shiz-nit mo-fucker!!

Donation by Dav Hannant on 15/04/09

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

well done Rich Senior

Donation by Nikki, Andy, Pam, Pete, Gran & randad Rogers on 15/04/09

£35.00

+ £9.87 Gift Aid

Congratulations!

Donation by Shona on 15/04/09

£10.00

Well done Tom

Donation by Emptage on 15/04/09

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

I hope you're still alive, u haven't replied to my text, am slightly worried.... Good work boys! x

Donation by Chloe Buckingham on 14/04/09

£10.00

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£2,194.11
  • Offline donations£250.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£2,444.11
  • Gift Aid£497.57

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