Flora London Marathon - In memory of my granddad and uncle

In memory of my granddad and uncle

Page creator: Michael Wells

Event: Flora London Marathon 2009

Event Date: 26th Apr 2009

Albert Nelson "Jack" Hardy, MM

About my charity :

Albany Taxi Charity Fund
The Albany Charity is a fund run by London Taxi Drivers for children with Special Needs, giving them fun filled days out which are not provided by the homes and schools. Our main trip is to Margate where the children are entertained during the day, culminating at the Wintergardens with a dinner, presents and disco in the evening.
Charity Registration No 274141

Fundraising target:	£1,000.00
Donations so far:	£ 1,356.20

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Yes, I did it! In about 5:38:36 mins. Had to walk the last four miles, but the whole experience was fabulous.

Welcome aboard my London marathon fundraising page! For regular updates on my training please visit my blog by clicking here.

I'm training to run the marathon thanks to the Albany Taxi Charity Fund, who have kindly given me a place.

I'm running in memory of my mum's dad: Albert Nelson "Jack" Hardy (1892-1968) and my dad's brother, Uncle James (1930-1995).

Granddad Hardy was awarded the Military Medal in World War I in France where he was an ambulance driver. He used to tell the story that he had been a despatch rider and was decorated for eating a top secret message rather than letting it fall into enemy hands! He then got his wings with the Royal Flying Corps.

Back in civvy street he worked as an accountant until the great crash of 1929, when his firm went bust and he lost his job. That's when he decided to become a London cabbie and, with my mum's help, he did the Knowledge and went into business as a taxi driver. Grandad had the best sense of humour and loved to have fun.

When my Uncle James was born, the Rhesus incompatibility of mother and baby blood types had not yet been discovered. As a result he suffered brain damage and was mentally disabled throughout his life, although he did various menial jobs and was a keen fan of Charlton Athletic football club. My grandparents lived in Erith and then retired to Herne Bay, just along the north Kent coast from Margate.

So I am running the marathon for this wonderful charity that brings some fun into the lives of children with special needs. I'm sure my grandad and my uncle would have approved.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Albany Taxi Charity Fund gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

So please sponsor me now and help the Albany Taxi charity to fund their seaside outings! Have a look at their website, by clicking here.

Thanks a million,
Mike

P.S. If you're feeling the pinch, never mind, even a £2 donation will be welcome.

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Display Name	Date	Amount	Tax Bonus	Comment
Elie	18/06/2009	£10.00	£2.82	Well done Mike!!!
Brock Devonshire	04/06/2009	£2.00	£0.56
Mack SF	04/06/2009	£2.00	£0.56
Francois Sagat	01/06/2009	£2.00	£0.56
Tim	21/05/2009	£2.00	£0.56
John Holmes	21/05/2009	£2.00	£0.56
john butterworth	19/05/2009	£2.00	£0.56	Test
Jeff Stryker	13/05/2009	£2.00	£0.56
Tom Sellick	12/05/2009	£2.00	£0.56
Liz	11/05/2009	£2.00	£0.56	test
Pat Eaglen	08/05/2009	£25.00	n/a	Well done! Love, Pat
test	06/05/2009	£2.00	£0.56	test
Tim H	05/05/2009	£2.00	£0.56
Hannah Miller	30/04/2009	£10.00	n/a	well done mike,i know that last 200 yards hurt! see you in dublin? xxx
Doris Hardy	30/04/2009	£20.00	n/a	Many congratulations, I am very proud of you as is Albert, I'm sure!
Arthur & Margaret	30/04/2009	£50.00	n/a	Good Luck and Best Wishes!
anne-marie	29/04/2009	£40.00	£11.28	forget NY - marathon des sables next
Sukh	29/04/2009	£10.00	£2.82	Well done Mike - good stuff!
Nick	28/04/2009	£10.00	£2.82	Mighty Mike does it again!
Rasha	28/04/2009	£5.00	£1.41	Well done Mike, you rock!!!!
WillC	28/04/2009	£10.00	£2.82	Well done
Jules	28/04/2009	£30.00	£8.46	Well done Mike result! Paris or NY next?
Sofka	26/04/2009	£30.00	£8.46	Good for you, Mike
Margarita	26/04/2009	£5.00	£1.41	Good for you!! Hope your legs are still alive!
Saffina	26/04/2009	£20.00	£5.64	Cheering you on from Brussels :) Go Dynamo Go!
Andrew, Mary, Samuel & Jacob	25/04/2009	£15.00	£4.23	Best of luck!
L'Empresse de la Russie	25/04/2009	£15.00	£4.23	Go like a meteorite, Mike
Kevin	25/04/2009	£25.00	£7.05	Tip: try some fish oil for the joints and baked beans for the er, carbs...
Kieran	25/04/2009	£40.00	n/a	uspyekha zhelayu!
PJ	24/04/2009	£10.00	£2.82	Goan yersel big man
zarine	24/04/2009	£50.00	£14.10
Liz	24/04/2009	£5.00	£1.41	I'm tracking you Mike!!! See you on Embankment!!
Hessie	24/04/2009	£10.00	n/a	here's tae us an' wha's like us. Good luck Mike, give Alistair a helping hand, he's not heavy!
Derek & Merryn	24/04/2009	£10.00	£2.82	Will be looking out for you on the route and wishing you a wonderful run!
Steve Kelso	24/04/2009	£2.00	£0.56
Glynis S-P	23/04/2009	£20.00	£5.64	Good luck Mike - I shall enjoy watching you from the sofa!! xx
Jan	23/04/2009	£10.00	£2.82	Good Luck!!!
Clare Wil Eben Tom and Siani	22/04/2009	£26.20	£7.39	Good Luck Mike
Boot (Rider-Connare)	22/04/2009	£10.00	£2.82	miaow !! xxx
Relaxation	21/04/2009	£100.00	£28.21	across the nation...
Liz Foster-Hall	18/04/2009	£10.00	£2.82	Good luck!
Tim H	13/04/2009	£2.00	£0.56
Charlie	13/04/2009	£2.00	£0.56	Test donation
Stephen	04/04/2009	£20.00	£5.64	See you at the finish! X
tim	03/04/2009	£2.00	£0.56
Will Hardy	02/04/2009	£2.00	£0.56	So when are you going to kiss me?
Sophie Ilbert	23/03/2009	£10.00	n/a	Wish I could give more - mind your ticker.
Jane	23/03/2009	£5.00	£1.41	Good luck Michael & thanks for all your help
Tim	19/03/2009	£2.00	£0.56
Swithun http://swithunwells.com	18/03/2009	£2.00	£0.56	Keep on training!
Vincent Connare	17/03/2009	£20.00	£5.64	xxx Hardy go boy go
David Williams	15/03/2009	£10.00	£2.82	This is brilliant, Michael! Will be thinking of you
Sue Palmer	15/03/2009	£5.00	£1.41	good luck Michael - you're great!
tim	13/03/2009	£5.00	£1.41	good luck
Michel de Montaigne	12/03/2009	£2.00	£0.56	Que sais-je?
Horatio Nelson	11/03/2009	£2.00	£0.56	Kiss Me, Hardy!
Greta Garbo	10/03/2009	£2.00	£0.56	I want to be (let) alone!
Charles Bronson	10/03/2009	£2.00	£0.56	What you lookin at?
Katie Price	10/03/2009	£2.00	£0.56	Fanks for your elp n stuff
Saskia	10/03/2009	£30.00	£8.46	another day another donation....
Deborah	10/03/2009	£10.00	n/a	Dead impressed
Jonathan	09/03/2009	£6.00	£1.69	Good lucky Mike!
EAK	09/03/2009	£10.00	£2.82	go for it Wellsy
mary	09/03/2009	£2.00	n/a
Matt KNights	09/03/2009	£2.00	£0.56	Oh thanks for testing
Ops	08/03/2009	£2.00	£0.56	Another test donation for Mike
Gemma	04/03/2009	£10.00	£2.82	i know the flm wont be as exciting after the fantastic St.Albans half marathon!
Jase	03/03/2009	£2.00	£0.56	I was bored so I thought I would donate!
Axel	02/03/2009	£2.00	n/a	Go mike!
Carrie and Andrew	01/03/2009	£20.00	£5.64	Good luck, Mike!
Jase	27/02/2009	£2.00	£0.56	Guess what I am doing again? What a great page this is!!!
Katia	19/02/2009	£2.00	n/a	i always talk the talk but you walk the walk ;D
Simon	17/02/2009	£5.00	£1.41	good luck Mike, remember a little bit of lubricant on those toes goes a long way
Ian Stewart	17/02/2009	£2.00	£0.56	Your £2 donations are doing better than mine! Whats your secret!
Lesley Kober	17/02/2009	£10.00	£2.82	Thank you Mike for your help on my Just Giving site and being my 1st sponsor. Good Luck Lesley :o)
Charlie	12/02/2009	£2.00	£0.56	Bonne chance
Jase	08/02/2009	£2.00	£0.56	One more donation and yay - half a grand!
Jase	08/02/2009	£2.00	£0.56	Thought I would tip it to £500! :)
Jase	08/02/2009	£2.00	£0.56	Yay! One more for luck!
jase	08/02/2009	£2.00	£0.56	two more to go!
Jase	08/02/2009	£2.00	£0.56	Only three more to go!
Jase	08/02/2009	£2.00	£0.56	Hmm, may have to donate more than £2 ;-)
Jase	08/02/2009	£2.00	£0.56	Lets see if with more testing we can get you closer to your target :)
Rog & Nikki	07/02/2009	£10.00	n/a	It's great to see you're staying active... Bonne chance!
Me, myself and I	05/02/2009	£2.00	£0.56	Testing, testing, 123
Joanna	29/01/2009	£20.00	£5.64	Poodles still waiting for the call. Would you like to try your hand at dog agility next?
Maya	29/01/2009	£10.00	£2.82	Hopefully you'll get a free taxi home after the race :o) Good luck!
jacqui Flo	25/01/2009	£20.00	£5.64	..if you're not chucking yerself out of planes.....
Mia	20/01/2009	£30.00	£8.46	Remember: slow is GOOD! The goal is to finish alive and smiling for the camera!
Mary V.	20/01/2009	£30.00	n/a	Way to go, Mike!
Andy	19/01/2009	£27.00	£7.62	£1 per mile plus 80p for the effort!
Marianna and co	19/01/2009	£30.00	n/a	We admire you, Mike!
Jen	19/01/2009	£30.00	£8.46	Good luck!
james	18/01/2009	£10.00	£2.82	under 2 hours or i want the money back!
Meg,John & Bev	18/01/2009	£20.00	£5.64	If you need a 4 legged training partner Meg is available!
Will 3.0	16/01/2009	£10.00	£2.82	Good luck....!
Melinda	16/01/2009	£5.00	n/a	Run Mike Run.
Jase	15/01/2009	£2.00	£0.56	So what time do you think will do? &&
Elie	15/01/2009	£10.00	£2.82	moral support!! go go go go!!! :)
Jonno	15/01/2009	£2.00	£0.56	But have we really released this?

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*Total donated online:	£1,356.20
Amount raised offline:	£0.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£287.18

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