Gurvinder Phull
Gurvinder Phull's Flora London Marathon
Fundraising for Spinal Research
Story
As you can see from the picture, I completed the Flora London Marathon 2008 with a time of 5 hours 9 mins which was 1 HOUR FASTER than 2007. It was another amazing day and an experience that I'll never forget (Rain, Hailstones + Sun!). Thanks to my family and friends who came along again to see me in action (lots of high 5's!) plus all the supportive messages received on the day. In 2007, I raised £1800 via all your best wishes and support - THANK YOU SINCERELY...few more days left to donate so let's see if we can get some more money in for Spinal Research ; )
I've just done the Flora London Marathon 2008!. The first time was unforgettable but this year was even more special as, I beat my time and more importantly, have continued to raise awareness off the excellent work all at Spinal Research do.
It's been a personal ambition for a long time, ever since a child, to run in a marathon. I've admired those great athletes since my school days and did compete for my county back at school. My main reason however is to be able to raise much needed money for Spinal Research, a charity which is close to my heart.
13 years ago my younger brother was paralysed from the waist down. He was sadly confined to a wheelchair and the doctors had given up on him. But with a lot of self motivation, belief and determination, he overcame many mental and physical challenges and he KICKED the wheelchair out of his life after 2 years. He has since progressed onto walking with the aid of crutches and has adapted his life as best as he possibly could. He is very independent, loves his car and most impressively, graduated with honours from university. He is achieving so many personal goals and dreams with regards to becoming a music producer. With a lot of hard work, he will soon have his own album launched. I'm so proud of him and my kid brother is a TRUE INSPIRATION to me and everyone who knows him, someone who I really look up to as a true "SUPERHERO!".
My other reason for running for charity is to raise awareness to the Asian Community and for families and friends who tend to hide and put aside many issues to do with Spinal Injuries. There are people out there who need help and support. Spinal research is the ray of light for my brother...through stem cell research, this charity could find a way of curing him and others and help them finally walk again. My brother has tried to achieve this himself but needs help now after over 10 years of trying so so hard himself.
Thank you for visiting my fundraising page. Please dig deep and sponsor me online.
Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Spinal Research will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.
So please sponsor me now!
Many thanks for your support.
I've just done the Flora London Marathon 2008!. The first time was unforgettable but this year was even more special as, I beat my time and more importantly, have continued to raise awareness off the excellent work all at Spinal Research do.
It's been a personal ambition for a long time, ever since a child, to run in a marathon. I've admired those great athletes since my school days and did compete for my county back at school. My main reason however is to be able to raise much needed money for Spinal Research, a charity which is close to my heart.
13 years ago my younger brother was paralysed from the waist down. He was sadly confined to a wheelchair and the doctors had given up on him. But with a lot of self motivation, belief and determination, he overcame many mental and physical challenges and he KICKED the wheelchair out of his life after 2 years. He has since progressed onto walking with the aid of crutches and has adapted his life as best as he possibly could. He is very independent, loves his car and most impressively, graduated with honours from university. He is achieving so many personal goals and dreams with regards to becoming a music producer. With a lot of hard work, he will soon have his own album launched. I'm so proud of him and my kid brother is a TRUE INSPIRATION to me and everyone who knows him, someone who I really look up to as a true "SUPERHERO!".
My other reason for running for charity is to raise awareness to the Asian Community and for families and friends who tend to hide and put aside many issues to do with Spinal Injuries. There are people out there who need help and support. Spinal research is the ray of light for my brother...through stem cell research, this charity could find a way of curing him and others and help them finally walk again. My brother has tried to achieve this himself but needs help now after over 10 years of trying so so hard himself.
Thank you for visiting my fundraising page. Please dig deep and sponsor me online.
Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Spinal Research will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.
So please sponsor me now!
Many thanks for your support.