Events

LONDON MARATHON 2010

25 April 2010

Six runners are taking part in this year's Virgin London Marathon on Sunday 25th April for Down's Heart Group. Please support them if you can by donating using the links below.

Tom (Tosh) Evans

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"Fairly new to all this running malarkey, started back in September with the aim of improving my general fitness. After a fairly indulgent Christmas I decided I wanted to get more serious and possibly compete in a race. Unfortunately this ambitious thinking coincided with a friend's Facebook update saying that Down's Heart Group were looking for someone to run the London Marathon. Excitement got the better of me and before I knew it I was beginning a training programme during one of the harshest winters for 30yrs!

But I know how hard it can be to get a place in such a prestigious event and am really grateful to Down's Heart Group for the opportunity. I've recently become a father and my younger sister had major heart surgery when she was born so I personally feel very privileged to be running to raise money for such a worthy charity."

Emma Fuller

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"I've gone slightly mad and have for some strange reason signed up for the London Marathon this year.
I'm running for DHG- an amazng charity which deserves your support. Plus - for anyone who hasn't done a marathon before, I can assure you - IT IS HARD- so PLEASE sponsor me!
I'm aiming for £1500 overall, so any contribution will be great!"

Simon Hanson

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Ellena Talbot

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Marco van De Water

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"I wanted to do something to show my support for my brother and his wife who have had a lovely little boy born with Down's Syndrome, Kevin. They have been through a real tough time and it is really important that there is support and information out there to help parents like them.
I really appreciate all your support and thank you for any donations."

Barrie Watson

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"Only 32 days to go - must be madness on my part!
For those of you that know me well, the question is will I be able to keep out of the pub long enough to make the distance. . . .? Well I have a plan for this and am working on a training schedule which keeps me focussed. Yes, I am doing it pub by pub!
This is a challenge, a big challenge the like of which I have never done before. But this is well worth the pain, blood, sweat and tears as I am running (hopping, skipping, jumping and at some point inevitably crawling) those 26 miles (who added those 365 yards in to it??) for a very worth while Charity, The Down's Heart Group.
Some of you know this charity, some of you have performed such miraculous feats as I am to embark upon for this charity, some of you would like to know more - please do visit them on www.dhg.org.uk
Most of all please give generously.
Thanks for your support, Barrie"