Andy Wray

Charity

Cancer Research UK - Cancer Research UK is the world’s leading charity dedicated to beating cancer through research. Over half of all cancer research in the UK is carried out by our scientists. We have discovered new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer that together have saved millions of lives across the world. We have been at the heart of the progress that has already seen survival rates double in the last thirty years. But one in three of us will still get cancer at some point in our lives. Our groundbreaking work, funded entirely by the public, will help ensure that millions more people will survive.
Cancer Research UK
Cancer Research UK is the world’s leading charity dedicated to beating cancer through research. Over half of all cancer research in the UK is carried out by our scientists. We have discovered new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer that together have saved millions of lives across the world. We have been at the heart of the progress that has already seen survival rates double in the last thirty years. But one in three of us will still get cancer at some point in our lives. Our groundbreaking work, funded entirely by the public, will help ensure that millions more people will survive.

Event details

2012 Greater Manchester Marathon

29 April 2012

After a 10 year absence Greater Manchester has a new marathon, the Greater Manchester Marathon. A fast, flat, traffic free course taking in landmarks such as Old Trafford cricket and football grounds, Salford Quays, Imperial War Museum, Dunham Massey as well as many local community centres that will be full of thousands of cheering spectators. This will be a superb new event for a great city. Online entries only at www.GreaterManchesterMarathon.com




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Andy Wray

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Hi,
 
The 29th April 2012 will see me run my 6th marathon. I ran my first marathon back in 2001 in Manchester, the race is being relaunched this year after a 10 year absence so I thought it would be fitting to head back 'Up North' and see how I've improved or havent since 2001.
I'm going to raise funds for Cancer Research UK as only last month a friend of mine Gerry lost his battle to cancer, numeorus other friends and relatives have also suffered recently and I would like to do my bit by raising some much needed funds to help support those living with cancer and to help find a cure.
Running 26.2 miles will hurt a lot but it's nothing compared to how some suffer each day at the hands of this awful disease, my pain from running for nearly 4 hours will also go after a few days and I will be able to carry on my life as normal, unlike those who experience pain and suffering every day.
In 2001 I finished in 602nd place in a time of 3:53:03 so it'll be very interesting to see how I fair in 2012.
Thank you for taking the time to read this.
Best wishes
Andy. x

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Recent donors

01.05.12 Good charity well done on completing the marathon in such bad conditions x

01.05.12 Massive well done Andy, you've inspired me to do something for charity.....Thank you!

30.04.12 Hope it went well - such a great cause. Looking forward to celebrating with you next month - Annette and John x

29.04.12 Well done Andy, you should be very proud of yourself. We have been thinking of you running on such a miserable wet day. See you on your return for a victory lap around the Close! Love Terry and Ger

28.04.12 Hope you have a great run Andy . We know how much effort has to go into the training . Just time to recover before your next BIG DAY.

28.04.12 Good luck Andy Look forward to seeing you on 10th June

28.04.12 Good luck Andy, happy to be the one to get you to £500!

28.04.12 Good luck mate

28.04.12 Hope you reach your target- so close! X

28.04.12 Good luck mate :)

28.04.12

28.04.12 hope you do really well , best wishes Frankie and Ivor

27.04.12 I'm expecting a 3hour marathon or I wan my money back!!!

26.04.12 Good Luck Andy from Jennifer and Peter

23.04.12 good luck with the run and hope you raise loads for a worthy cause that bring so much pain to too many families

23.04.12 Thank you Andy for supporting Cancer Research UK - keep on running

23.04.12 Good Luck, and remembe... go hard or go home!

23.04.12

22.04.12 Legend.

22.04.12 Good luck

06.04.12 Good Luck! Another marathon bites the dust! Maija & gang

03.04.12 Good luck and great cause. My dad won and then lost his battle with cancer in 2009 and was way too young. Hope the training goes well!

31.03.12 All the best. Good luck. Love the glasses x

31.03.12 Good Luck..... start slow then surprise em..... I promise to drive you home!! x

£605.00

Running total

Target:
£500.00
Total raised incl. Gift Aid:
£733.75
Total donors:
24
Biggest donor:
Nicole
£100.00  
Last donor:
sarah 01.05.12  
Offline fundraising:
£90.00
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