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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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- 3 years ago
Michael Gowland
3 years agoWell 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)
Sep 30, 2021
£25.00
Jodie Kirkham
Sep 26, 2021
Amazing work, I still can't believe you've taken part in every single run!
£10.00
Anonymous
Sep 16, 2021
Well Done Lego Man - I’ll make you a coffee 😉
Adam Gowland
Sep 14, 2021
£20.00
Eamonn Diffley
Sep 12, 2021
Excellent cause. I am a friend of John and Caron Buchan.
£10.00
Max
Sep 12, 2021
Good luck Michael - an amazing achievement
£20.00
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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