My story

So I finished the race in 1:30.38 - the fastest I'd ever run that distance (my phone app said I covered 10.44 miles though).  Anyway, I felt really proud to do this and probably experienced the best sense of achievement in a while.  It was all the more meaningful as my Mum died just over 2 weeks before the race so I ran the race with pictures of both Kieran and my Mum (for Facebook friends, pictures are in the link below) attached to my running vest with messages for Kieran and Granny from my daughter Grace (aged 5).  I know my Mum was very proud of what I was doing for a mate - so to Kieran and Mum, God Bless.

There's still a short amount of time to sponsor me before this is closed off.  I'm not sending any Christmas cards this year - instead I'm adding an additional donation to the end for the amount I would have spent on cards, postage etc..  You can too. I hope you have a good Christmas, and if there's one thing that 2010 has taught us, it's to be thankful for what we've got  and cherish the people we still have.  Things won't be the same but your memory helps us carry on. God Bless. Darren x

http://www.facebook.com/darren.cairns#!/album.php?aid=246759&id=721677034

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Hi, Darren here - thanks for visiting this page, I really hope you can give something to help the British Heart Foundation and the memory of one of the best mate's you could ever wish for.

I'm running the Great South Run on what would have been my mate, Kieran Greenstreet's 40th birthday weekend - the run is on 24th October 2010 in Portsmouth.  Very sadly and untimely, Kieran died of a massive heart attack in May at the very young age of 39.  He left behind his partner Ellie and little son Rory, as well as leaving a huge hole in all our lives.  Kieran was a very popular person - always bubbly, with a good word to say about everyone.  He was funny, kind and a great person to spend time with. When I saw this event was organised for the weekend of his 40th, I couldn't think of a better way to honour Kieran's memory than doing this run; and no more relevant charity to run with than the BHF.

If you knew Kieran; or know me and some of the great people I can count as friends; or have had someone close to you affected by heart problems - please spare a thought and spare some change. 

I know we all get bombarded with requests for donations these days, but it would mean a lot to me and those who loved Kieran if we could help out others through the British Heart Foundation.

I miss my mate Kieran - but I'm sure he'd have a laugh at the thought of me running!

Please sponsor me - Darren


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Donations 86

Donation in lieu of sending Xmas cards this year

Donation by Darren Cairns on 24/12/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done for the run - I cannot imagine you running (except to the bar!)

Donation by Genevieve on 10/11/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

for a great cause darren

Donation by John nicol on 07/11/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Sorry this is a bit late! Well done!

Donation by Charlotte Panther on 03/11/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Sorry for the delay - got there in the end. Well done

Donation by Sandra Varney on 28/10/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Nice one Darren

Donation by Gavin Raine on 28/10/10

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

Well done, what a nice (tough) thing to do and what a good cause.

Donation by Alison Sanger on 26/10/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Sorry Darren, Totally forgot to sponsor you!!

Donation by Richard Thurtson on 26/10/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Great cause Dazzler. Well done. Woaaaaahhhhhhhh............

Donation by Bouncy on 24/10/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck

Donation by Damon Hogan on 23/10/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Only a short stroll for you these days mate...good luck!

Donation by Rino on 22/10/10

£40.00

+ £11.28 Gift Aid

Good luck, Darren-san!

Donation by Masaaki Fukuda on 22/10/10

£10.00

Hope the run gives you something positive to remember this year

Donation by Oscar on 22/10/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

An excellent way to remember a fantastic mate - good on you Mr C. You're right Kier would definitely have had a good laugh.

Donation by Gary Galton on 17/10/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

A worthy cause, Darren. Hope the run goes well. Wishing you all the very, very best.

Donation by SCEE CCS on 15/10/10

£30.00

+ £8.46 Gift Aid

Go Darren, Go!!! All the best with it. WIll be thinking of you.

Donation by Nadim on 15/10/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Darren

Donation by Jason & Laura on 15/10/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Mate, I'm proud of you as Kieran would have been. Bust it and enjoy the whole experience knowing that you are doing it for a super lad

Donation by Davy + Linda on 01/10/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck for this (and the preceding run) - hope your archilles holds up!

Donation by Carla Bulmer on 30/09/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Great cause - best of luck Darren!

Donation by Sofie Westlake on 29/09/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Darren

Donation by DerekN on 29/09/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck Darren

Donation by Meenal on 28/09/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

may the wind be with you!

Donation by Lorne on 28/09/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Best o luck for the big Run Darren !!!!

Donation by Jeff Wright (B'mena NI) on 28/09/10

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

Donation by Victoria Tilley on 27/09/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£1,443.00
  • Offline donations£0.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£1,443.00
  • Gift Aid£371.74

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