Rob Warwick

Charity

Micro And Anophthalmic Childrens Society - MACS (www.macs.org.uk) was formed in 1993, by a group of parents, all of whom had children with microphthalmia (small formed eyes), anophthalmia (no eyes) and coloboma (sight problems). Until then, most of them didn't know of any other children like their own and children with these conditions did not have the opportunity to meet each other, support each other and learn from each other. MACS is helping to change all that. MACS is a Registered Charity in the UK and is run by volunteer parents with children who have the eye conditions, and by young people who are directly affected. None of the committee receives any form of payment for the role and only claim the costs of minor admin requirements. Mutual support, from people who know what you are experiencing, either as a parent or young person, is something that we passionately believe in. That is why the charity is run entirely by volunteers who understand what is needed. We have come a long way since our humble beginnings back in 1993, but know that here is still a lot more to be done, if we are to achieve better understanding of the eye conditions, to fully support those affected by these conditions and for their families, and to improve opportunities for people with Microphthalmia, Anophthalmia, Coloboma and related eye conditions. The committee are very dedicated and have lots of ideas for the future to make these aims realities. Without funding these goals cannot be achieved.
Micro And Anophthalmic Childrens Society
MACS (www.macs.org.uk) was formed in 1993, by a group of parents, all of whom had children with microphthalmia (small formed eyes), anophthalmia (no eyes) and coloboma (sight problems). Until then, most of them didn't know of any other children like their own and children with these conditions did not have the opportunity to meet each other, support each other and learn from each other. MACS is helping to change all that. MACS is a Registered Charity in the UK and is run by volunteer parents with children who have the eye conditions, and by young people who are directly affected. None of the committee receives any form of payment for the role and only claim the costs of minor admin requirements. Mutual support, from people who know what you are experiencing, either as a parent or young person, is something that we passionately believe in. That is why the charity is run entirely by volunteers who understand what is needed. We have come a long way since our humble beginnings back in 1993, but know that here is still a lot more to be done, if we are to achieve better understanding of the eye conditions, to fully support those affected by these conditions and for their families, and to improve opportunities for people with Microphthalmia, Anophthalmia, Coloboma and related eye conditions. The committee are very dedicated and have lots of ideas for the future to make these aims realities. Without funding these goals cannot be achieved.

Event details

2012 Virgin London Marathon

22 April 2012

The Virgin London Marathon is one of the great British sporting events, combining elite athletics, mass participation and record-breaking fundraising in one race. The course is a gruelling 26 miles 385 yards long, passing through the streets of London from Blackheath to the famous finish line at The Mall.


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Rob Warwick's MACS fundraising page

Fundraiser: 
Rob Warwick

My page: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/RobWarwick

Hi, thanks for visiting my page. Through Virgin Money Giving, you can sponsor me and donations will be quickly processed and passed to MACS. Virgin Money Giving is a not for profit organisation and will claim gift aid on a charity's behalf where the donor is eligible for this. I really appreciate all your support and thank you for any donations.

I am running for MACS (The Micro & Anophthalmic Childrens Society). Formed for families with children that have microphthalmia (small eyes), anophthalmia (no eyes) & colomboma (sight problems).

Why am I doing this? 

Well the honest answer is..... depending on when you ask me.... will depend on which answer you get!!!

A personal challenge? YES!!

To raise money for charity? YES!!

To help a charity that supports a family that are friends & have known for years? YES! YES! YES!

Now, those of you that know me will know that I do like my food & the odd libation, now & again.

So this 26.2 business is gonna knock me sideways til eternity!!!

Im doing the easy bit... YOU people, kind generous folk that you are, will help me get to my target, please see opposite.

Please remember, no donation to LARGE or too small... every £1 counts....

Oh yeah & When I complete the run & collect all the donations.... I get my coveted '26.2' tattoo(at my own expense). So those that donate can rest in the knowledge that they are helping a great charity AND that I am putting myslef through hell... PLUS the knowledge that the tattooist will inflict extra pain on me....

Now thats gotta be worth more than a few quid!!!!

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Recent donors

28.04.12 Congrats for making it brother..

25.04.12 You did it!!!! Congratulations on this life time achievement. You should be proud of yourself as we all are of you. Well Done!!!!

24.04.12 Just so you you can say that, not only did you run it, you also made your fundraising target :)

24.04.12 You are an Inspiration..well done Rob x

22.04.12 Well done mate, really proud of you..

22.04.12 Good luck

21.04.12 Good luck Rob, Jane x

21.04.12 Good Luck Rob! Enjoy the experience!

20.04.12 Good Luck! xox

20.04.12 Go, fellow MACS runner :)

18.04.12 Good Luck Rob - see you at the finish line fellow Torchbearer :-)

18.04.12 Good luck fella, hope you break the 4 hours. Cheers Daz Young

18.04.12 Good luck Rob!

18.04.12 Have a great run mate!

18.04.12 All the best for the weekend. go on captain!

18.04.12 Sorry it's not much! :)

17.04.12 All the best for Sunday Rob.

17.04.12

17.04.12 run fat boy run

17.04.12 Good luck for Sunday when all your training will have paid off. Well done you.

08.04.12 46 days worth of chocolate :)

03.04.12 Good luck Rob.... Everyone needs good neighbours ;-) x

02.04.12 Wishing you all the very best!

30.03.12 All the best for the run big cuz, you're doing the Scots proud :0)

29.03.12 Enjoy your run Robert and raise lots of cash for your charity.

26.03.12 A bit extra for your grit and determination, you're a star xxxx

26.03.12 All the best Rob

09.03.12 Good Luck Rob

02.03.12 Good luck matey.

29.02.12 Best of luck matey xx

28.02.12 Good luck Rob, hope it goes alright mate

28.02.12 Woof woof and woof cause he is looking after 3 of us just now.

27.02.12 train well and you should be able to run the distance good luck mate

25.02.12 Good luck Rob! I will see you there! Let me know where you will be starting, we might end up in the same starting place! Less than 2 months to go...K

24.02.12 Good luck!!!

18.02.12 Just because you made me sprint the last bit at the Wiltshire 10M! Best of luck for the marathon!! :-)

16.02.12 Good luck Rob!

11.02.12 Keep up the good work Rob, Best regards Don Pedro

08.02.12 Good luck and have fun.

06.02.12 Well done you..... The hard work will pay off

06.02.12 Keep on Running Robert!! Know you'll do this and for a fantastic charity too!!

03.02.12 keep on running big yin...so proud of your impending achievement and a wee bit jealous that your doing London..i'll be with you every step in my mind and what a fantastic cause your running for!! Best of luck Rob. Jackie M-H and Taylor xx

31.01.12 Good luck! XX

27.01.12 You show them big man :-) My girl has a 'disability', and whilst hers is very mild, not affecting her day to day life too much, I'd like to think if it were different, she'd benefit from the kind actions of people like you :-)

20.01.12 Best of luck with all the training mate.

14.01.12 Good Luck Rob.

13.01.12 Good luck from all the Gunstone's

13.01.12 wishing you good luck and hoping you raise lots for the cause

10.01.12 good luck mate, sure you wont need it though

09.01.12 Good luck Rob!!

£1,470.01

Running total

Target:
£1,300.00
Total raised incl. Gift Aid:
£1,806.26
Total donors:
90
Biggest donor:
Angela/Brian/Helena & Michael Mills
£160.00  
Last donor:
Matt Reynolds 28.04.12  
Offline fundraising:
£0.00
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