Simon Lynes is fundraising for Meningitis Trust

World Record footballathon!

World Record Football Match

on 11/04/2009

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Meningitis Trust

Charity Registration No. 803016

The Meningitis Trust is the UK’s longest established meningitis charity. It helps around 20,000 people each year through its range of specialist services; giving vital support to those who have been affected by this life-changing disease. With as many as 500,000 people living in the UK who have had either viral or bacterial meningitis and up to one adult in every four knowing someone who has had meningitis, the charity’s ongoing work is much-needed. The charity is committed to raising awareness of the signs and symptoms of meningitis and distributes millions of leaflets, posters, symptoms cards, information sheets and other materials every year.

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My story

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.

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	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 01/06/09	£80.00 + £22.56 Gift Aid
	Donation by TF Friends & Family 16/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by anonymous 06/05/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	From friends and family - thanks. Donation by Cameron Greer 05/05/09	£175.00
	Donation by Mr & Mrs Roberts 03/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Congrats on the world record. Well done. Donation by Heather M 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 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 21/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done guys Donation by Michael Hurley 21/04/09	£5.00
	Donation by Lyns H 20/04/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Sound effort. Well done. Donation by Andy Scott 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 18/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	well done lads, great effort Donation by Aunty Janice 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 18/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done chaps! Donation by Mark T 17/04/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	well done ben! i'm so proud! Donation by lucy 17/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done and congratulations to everyone involved! Donation by Linda Flaherty 16/04/09	£20.00
	Well done chaps amazing effort - Chelsea for champions league!! Donation by Samways Family 16/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Rich promised me the world for this £10 Donation by Joe Birkby 15/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done Richard & the guys Donation by Mr & Mrs Reuben 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 15/04/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	well done Rich Senior Donation by Nikki, Andy, Pam, Pete, Gran & randad Rogers 15/04/09	£35.00 + £9.87 Gift Aid
	Congratulations! Donation by Shona 15/04/09	£10.00
	Well done Tom Donation by Emptage 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 14/04/09	£10.00
	Awesome achievement Donation by Stephen Byrne 14/04/09	£36.00 + £10.15 Gift Aid
	well done lads!!! Donation by Juli 14/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Gill Glover 14/04/09	£5.00
	I'm also donating all the goals I scored to charity Donation by Ben Byrne 14/04/09	£5.00
	well done :) Donation by rachel r 14/04/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

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