Tom Garner

Tom's Marathon Challenge

Fundraising for Advocacy Matters
£1,557
raised of £1,000 target
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Event: London Marathon 2019, on 28 April 2019
Advocacy Matters

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RCN 1148198
We support vulnerable people's right to have their voice and wishes heard

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Many thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

Every April I have watched in admiration as thousands of people take to London's roads to trudge the 26.2 miles of the London Marathon. In recent years my urge to strike a marathon off my 'to do list' has grown - this led me to enter my name into the 2019 London Marathon ballot. To my amazement/horror, I landed one of the 40,000 spots (a record 414,000 people entered).

Having done very little running over recent years, the fear has very quickly set in. Training has been tough but the miles are steadily starting to increase nicely.

I have decided to raise money for Advocacy Matters, which is a small charity based in Birmingham. Advocacy Matters support individuals with disabilities access information to help make decisions about their lives. Additionally, the charity helps individuals defend and promote their rights and interests. I have seen the work the charity does over a number of years and can think of no better charity to support, especially given that small charities often don't get the support they deserve. Every penny is greatly appreciated and will help the charity continue their great work for years to come!

Huge thanks!

Tom

www.advocacymatters.org.uk  Charity Number: 1148198

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Advocacy Matters

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RCN 1148198
An advocate might help you access information you need or go with you to meetings or interviews, in a supportive role. You may want your advocate to write letters on your behalf, or speak for you in situations where you don’t feel able to speak for yourself.

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