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£1,541
raised of £1,250 target by 56 supporters

    Weʼve raised £1,541 to my 40th Great North Run for Autism, Cancer and Dementia

    Funded on Saturday, 25th December 2021

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    40th GNR

    Back in 1981 I was about to take a step into the unknown. On 28 June I and 12,000 other runners embarked on our first Great North Run. Whilst I was not a runner, when I finished I was convinced that I could do better so signed up for the 1982 Great North Run. Fast forward to 2021 and I am still signing up.

    Amazingly, over 1.2 million runners have taken part in the Great North Run (the world’s biggest half marathon) over the decades but only 89 runners can say that they have run EVERY Great North Run and I am extremely proud to be one of that elite group.

    Unfortunately a succession of injuries mean that for the first time in 40 years I won’t be fit enough to run the 13 miles so I will have to jog/walk instead. I’ll be easy to spot as I will be dressed as a Lego brick!

    To mark the occasion of my 40th GNR I have decided to take the opportunity to raise money for 3 charities that are close to me, North East Autism Society, Cancer Research UK, Dementia UK.

    It’s a big ask raising money for one charity, never mind three but I am hoping that everyone’s generosity will mean that each of these charities will be able to benefit from this year’s run. A sincere thank you to everyone who donates. It is a well used saying, but very true, that every donation, no matter how small, will make a difference.

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    • Michael Gowland3 years ago
      Michael Gowland

      Michael Gowland

      3 years ago

      Well that's my 40th Great North Run completed. One thing for certain. A Lego outfit is NOT designed to do a half marathon! But it served its purpose and that's the important thing. Thank you all for your very kind generosity. It's amazing that we have raised so much. I really am very grateful.

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    56

    • Kevin Jordan (TOM)

      Kevin Jordan (TOM)

      Sep 30, 2021

      £25.00

    • Jodie Kirkham

      Jodie Kirkham

      Sep 26, 2021

      Amazing work, I still can't believe you've taken part in every single run!

      £10.00

    • Anonymous

      Anonymous

      Sep 16, 2021

      Well Done Lego Man - I’ll make you a coffee 😉

    • Adam Gowland

      Adam Gowland

      Sep 14, 2021

      £20.00

    • Eamonn Diffley

      Eamonn Diffley

      Sep 12, 2021

      Excellent cause. I am a friend of John and Caron Buchan.

      £10.00

    • Max

      Max

      Sep 12, 2021

      Good luck Michael - an amazing achievement

      £20.00

    • Lizand Rob Jacques

      Lizand Rob Jacques

      Sep 11, 2021

      Congratulations 👏🏻 Michael on yr 40th anniversary run well done and good luck with the walk

      £10.00

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