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Page creator: David McGuire
Event: Albert Bartlett Edinburgh Marathon 2009
Event Date: 31st May 2009
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23 miles... hottest day of the year...
About my charity : The J's Hospice The J's Hospice
The J’s Hospice Charity was founded by Denise Whiffin in 2004 in memory of her late son Jonathan who suffered from Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy he died in January 2002, aged 19.

Throughout the United Kingdom there are thousands of people aged of 18 to 40 with life limiting conditions that could benefit from our services. At present there is one hospice in the United Kingdom specifically for this age group. The J’s Hospice Charity is striving to raise £5 million to build the first stand-alone hospice in the United Kingdom for this age group it will be built in Essex, primarily for people from the East of England. It will have 10 ensuite bedrooms and facilities for recreation, entertainment and study in a relaxed environment, together with accommodation for families and friends.

We have just secured funding from the Mid Essex Primary Care Trust to set up Outreach at Home. This service will offer care, support, short home respite, end of life care and bereavement support in the home to 18 to 40 year olds, including their families, friends and carers. We will need to raise £150,000 a year to keep Outreach running and this cost will increase as the service grows.

The J’s Hospice Charity is looking and acre of land in Essex to build the hospice it is estimated that £5 million will be needed to build, furnish and equip the hospice with a further £2 million a year to run it.

For further information email info@thejshospice.org,uk.
Charity Registration No 1099562

Fundraising target:  £500.00
Donations so far:  £ 235.00
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Hi, and thanks for visiting my fundraising page. 

Well, I completed the Edinburgh Marathon in roasting hot conditions (in Scotland?!  Who knew?!?), in 4 hours 11 minutes and 16 seconds.  The picture on the left is me feeling the pain, around the 23-mile mark.  Pretty, huh?!

Still, I haven't stopped training - because next up is the Great North Run (and watch this space for news of further marathon entries...  subject to Jo's approval of course). 

If all of this amuses you enough to make you want to donate a few quid to a great cause, this here is the place.

But just to be up front about it - I'm not running FOR the sponsorship. 

I'm running because (bizarrely) I quite enjoy the challenge (the weight loss - 20kg so far -  doesn't hurt either)...  so PLEASE don't feel compelled to give anything.

However, a few people had mentioned that they would like to give some money if I'd nominate a suitable cause... and the J's is an excellent charity.  Hospice care for young adults is long overdue.

Besides, I had the immense good fortune to know Jonathan Whiffin.  He was always such an active, positive young man - amazing, when you consider the challenges he faced. 

If my wobbling around the streets of Edinburgh, Newcastle and wherever can be of some help to other young people like Jonathan - and their families - then that's a fantastic bonus.  They have a huge amount of money to raise, so if you were thinking of donating a pound or two, it would be a really good option.

Cheers.

(Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: The J's Hospice gets your money faster and, if you’re a taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation).
Display Name Date Amount Tax Bonus  Comment
John and Marie 02/06/2009 £20.00 £5.64 Well done, David 
Norm 01/06/2009 £25.00 £7.05 good one matey 
Karen Cotton 28/05/2009 £10.00 £2.82 Good luck on the big day(s)!! 
Angelo Guttoriello 27/05/2009 £10.00 £2.82 Best of luck 
David & Tricia 27/05/2009 £30.00 £8.46 The thought of the wobble did it. 
Andy Harvey 27/05/2009 £10.00 £2.82 How much copy does this buy me!! 
Tricia and Mark 27/05/2009 £10.00 £2.82 Good luck! 
Mum and Dad 27/05/2009 £26.00 £7.33 Go for it Dave! 
lynn file 21/05/2009 £10.00 £2.82 Well done David! 
the barrs 20/05/2009 £20.00 £5.64 get your motor running! 
Dave Mess 20/05/2009 £10.00 £2.82 It'll be a breeze - use psychology.....it's only a long walk at a slightly quicker pace !!*... best of British Dave... 
Anne Marie Jackson 18/05/2009 £10.00 £2.82 Go Dave Go! 
Cassie 17/05/2009 £4.00 £1.13 Keep running were all behind you 
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*Total donated online: £195.00
Amount raised offline: £40.00
Gift Aid plus supplement: £55.00
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