Charity
Get Kids Going! is a National charity which gives disabled children and young people - up to the age of 26 years - the wonderful opportunity of participating in sport. We provide them with specially built sports' wheelchairs so they can do: athletics, marathons, tennis, skiing, rugby, sailing, boccia, basketball, sledge hockey, table tennis, fencing, shooting, archery, powerlifting and many many sports. Get Kids Going! inspires British disabled youngsters to compete in sporting events, from start to paralympic level, by giving them 'sports grants' to help their; training, physiotherapy, travel, competition fees, design and development of sports' wheelchairs etc. With your help many can become world record holders and paralympic champions!
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Orls and McD run NYC
Orlagh
I can honestly say that I never thought I’d see the day when I’d be setting up a fundraising page for running a marathon. It won’t come as a huge surprise to most of you that I was talked into it after a glass of wine, egged on by McD. I think it’s fair to say that neither me, nor my lifestyle, is built for marathon running but it’s been an interesting journey over the past 3 months; my attitude has progressed from “it’s not going to happen” to “hmm, flights are booked but I could always just go shopping” to “wow, I actually can run (or shuffle) for 18 miles” to today’s frame of mind which is “right, we’re going to do this”. I'm now looking forward to the experience and raising as much money as possible for a great charity.
Orls x
Mark
Having run a few halves before I always felt a marathon was "doable" but just that I hadn't got around to doing it just yet... unusual for me to procrastinate like that :)
Upon signing up I felt pretty confident. That was, until I started properly training. It is tough, really tough and I have so much new found respect for my friends that have done this before. Averting injury whilst getting the miles under the belt has proved almost impossible.
But as a great man once said, "Pain is inevitable, suffering optional" (thanks Blue). So please help stave off the suffering by supporting us and giving to this very special charity. It means a huge amount to us and will be a major source of motivation for the final push. We appreciate every penny you donate.
cheers
McD
Why Get Kids Going?
Sport played a huge part in both our lives as kids and we reckon it’s something that every child should be able to enjoy; by raising money for Get Kids Going we hope to give disabled kids the opportunity to participate and excel in a wide variety of sports. Your support will not only enable us to do that but it will get us through those 26.2 miles on the day... so please join us in digging deep ;-)
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Recent donors
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Andrew Foster £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 30.12.11 Better late than never! Well done and a Happy Post-Crimbo /New Year |
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Shayma £30.00 (+ £7.50 giftaid) 18.11.11 Orls & McD - you are both superstars, congrats :) |
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John & Elaine £50.00 (+ £12.50 giftaid) 09.11.11 well done! |
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Jamie £70.00 (+ £17.50 giftaid) 06.11.11 Well done guys! Amazing effort. Orls hope you raised a few extra dollars for charity on the way around. |
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Sumo £52.40 (+ £13.10 giftaid) 06.11.11 Loser does the dishes for a year? |
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Robert and Anni Novak £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 05.11.11 Don't giveup |
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Dalva McPhillips £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 04.11.11 If you're looking anything as 'fit', 'hot' or 'fresh' as the unfortunates on Milltown Hill you'll be fine! Best of luck and ENJOY!!x |
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Jake £30.00 (+ £7.50 giftaid) 04.11.11 Orls and McD, what a big effort in the fund raising. I'm sure the running will match it, keeeeeep running. Jake |
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Jack and Kate Tuite £50.00 04.11.11 Go on ya good things |
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Maeve Lyons £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 04.11.11 Good luck guys. Have a fab time celebrating when it's over! |
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Karen Simeons £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 04.11.11 Go Mark! I think my knees and my back would never forgive me if I did this so I am rooting for you as some sort of vicarious thing. You will be so proud of yourself afterwards! |
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Damian & Gen Rogel £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 04.11.11 Good luck guys!! Looking forward to hearing how well you do! |
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Anonymous £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 04.11.11 |
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Anonymous £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 03.11.11 Good luck.. walk/run works for me.. |
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Mel Thompson £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 03.11.11 Just remember, it is just one foot in front of the other over, and over, again. |
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Matt B £110.00 (+ £27.50 giftaid) 02.11.11 Best of luck guys, enjoy the day! |
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Tom Whitehouse £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 02.11.11 Good luck Mark and enjoy it! |
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Amy & Kate £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 02.11.11 Go go go Mentor McD! |
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Special £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 01.11.11 Am properly properly impressed guys - particularly now that it looks like you might need snow boots to complete the course! Lots of luck xx |
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Heidi G £20.00 01.11.11 Good luck for both of you! |
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Niamh £30.00 01.11.11 To the amazing Sub Four-ians....I'll be sending you run motivating and positive thoughts from the Emerald Isle. Ms Tuite - actually in awe of you. Bestest of luck on the day. During those hard miles towards the end...Man Up!! ;) |
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david winborne £50.00 (+ £12.50 giftaid) 01.11.11 Good luck guys, I'll shorten the baby sitting chores by 1 hour if you beat Tony Kitchen! |
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Jon & Fi £30.00 (+ £7.50 giftaid) 01.11.11 Good luck to you both, jealous of free drinks in New York, but not of the "warm-up"! |
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John Holohan £100.00 (+ £25.00 giftaid) 01.11.11 Best of luck running in the snow! Johnny & Rox |
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Phil B £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 31.10.11 Good luck team...see you over a cold beer after! Phil |
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Gerry £50.00 (+ £12.50 giftaid) 31.10.11 May the road rise with you....... |
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Maya Hattam £50.00 (+ £12.50 giftaid) 30.10.11 Dear uncle Mark, I'm only 9 months old and haven't quite mastered my first step yet but even I know you're a bit mad doing this. Mummy is laughing into her wine- she tells me it's called responsible parenting. Happy hobbling. Little M xoxo |
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Nick and Kirst £50.00 (+ £12.50 giftaid) 30.10.11 Guys, been there myself in '06. Best recovery doritos and a six pack in a hot bath...then hit the pub!!! Free drinks in NYC if you wear your medal. Good luck from Nick, Kirst and Charlie! |
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Aoife moriarty £101.00 (+ £25.25 giftaid) 30.10.11 Couldn't be outdone by my h2b. Can't wait to cheer you on on the streets of NYC! |
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Tom Rob Smith £100.00 (+ £25.00 giftaid) 30.10.11 Good Luck mark! |
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Miriam £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 28.10.11 Good lucks Orls - after the marathon, we can use the new ice machine for celebratory drinks |
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Nick M £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 28.10.11 Best of luck guys! |
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Ben £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 28.10.11 Good luck old bean; "Start slowly, then taper off." - Walt Stack |
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Charlie £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 27.10.11 Go Orls, love ya xx |
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Jen (matching G) £100.00 (+ £25.00 giftaid) 27.10.11 Whilst running your little legs off, I will be conjuring up a menu for the Balham Palace feast. Yum yum. xx |
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Aussie D £50.00 (+ £12.50 giftaid) 27.10.11 Fives in!! Good luck my fine friends! Will have a xxxx for you both! |
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Tom and Martha Tuite £100.00 24.10.11 All the best - have a great day and enjoy. |
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David Taylor £30.00 24.10.11 Good Luck Mark from all the team at the Hoxton.. |
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Ian W £30.00 (+ £7.50 giftaid) 24.10.11 Orlagh, good on you. Best of luck, Ian |
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Ruby £50.00 23.10.11 Looking forward to our next walk |
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Claudia £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 22.10.11 Go for it - don't overdo it as the most important is the celebration party afterwards |
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Chris £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 22.10.11 Enjoy! |
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Becky £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 21.10.11 Good luck Mark - hope the A100s have been a good source of dosh xxx |
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Niall £50.00 21.10.11 All the best Orlagh - the big question is will you beat Lefty's time ? |
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Dom Boyce £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 21.10.11 |
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Emma Holcombe £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 20.10.11 Good luck!!! |
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John, Elayne, Molly, Elliot (& Toby) £50.00 19.10.11 Best of luck Orls ... no bother to you |
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Jane £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 19.10.11 Good luck kids. Hope you get to enjoy some celebratory cosmopolitans at the end. Jane xxx |
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Ben Knowles £25.00 (+ £6.25 giftaid) 18.10.11 Think of that first beer after the race.......and then get me one!! |
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Vicky Smith £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 18.10.11 Have fun! |
