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Make-A-Wish Foundation UK grants magical wishes to children and young people fighting life-threatening illnesses. The charity was founded in the UK in 1986 and since then we have granted over 5,500 magical wishes to children and young people aged between three and seventeen years old. There are over 20,000 children in the UK living with a life-threatening illness and we believe that every one of them deserves to experience the magic of a Make-A-Wish wish. Anyone can refer a child to us. This year, around 1,000 children will turn to Make-A-Wish to have their special wish granted. Our wishes are truly magical. A small and dedicated team of professional wishgranters works alongside hundreds of volunteers to turn our children’s wishes into reality. Whether a wish is to be a princess or a train driver for the day, own the latest TV or computer equipment, meet a favourite celebrity or just enjoy some special time away from home with their family, a wish come true brings so much to a child’s life and provides memories that last a lifetime for the whole family. Make-A-Wish needs to raise over £5 million per year in order to continue granting these magical wishes. We receive no government funding or lottery grants, relying on the generous donations of the public - and that’s why, for our charity, every donation really counts.
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John Lowit's fundraising page
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The charity I chose to run for (I didn't have to choose a charity as I got my place through the ballot - 5th time lucky) is the Make A Wish foundation who grant magical wishes to children and young people fighting life-threatening illnesses. Since being established in the UK in 1986, they have granted over 5,700 wishes.
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Recent donors
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Rachael Grieve £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 23.04.11 Sorry it's late John! |
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Mark, Jen and Lucy £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 23.04.11 Well done John |
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Jane Baxter £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 21.04.11 Well done John |
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The Wards £26.00 (+ £6.50 giftaid) 20.04.11 Well done - Sean, Tessa, Callum and Ryan |
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Naomi Prasad £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 19.04.11 Massive well done John, you'll always be a marathon runner now! |
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Eve Cantor £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 18.04.11 Well done |
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Angela Wolff £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 17.04.11 Well done you - it was a scorcher! |
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Sophia Supple £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 17.04.11 John - fantastic effort. I was seat racing at the docks this morning - heard the start gun go off and when i was truly cream crackered consoled myself with the thought i ad only another 3 k to do and you probably had another 15k!. |
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Mark Sellick £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 17.04.11 As you're going through it at this very moment, what better time to donate? Well done John, look forward to hearing about it. |
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Robert Orr Ewing £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 17.04.11 A last minute donation - hope the nerves are not too bad. Good luck |
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Doris Koh £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 17.04.11 Will be watching out for you on telly, respect & good luck! |
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Moira Beckwith £50.00 (+ £12.50 giftaid) 16.04.11 Well done John. Enjoy the day! |
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The Bradshaw mafia £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 16.04.11 Last but by no means least !! Make sure that you wear your yellow puffer coat so we can spot you running around the course. Good Luck matey |
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Kitty £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 15.04.11 Good luck John! See you at Mile 22 |
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Tpod £26.00 (+ £6.50 giftaid) 15.04.11 The hard part's been done. Really hope you enjoy the big day! |
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Allan the window cleaner £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 15.04.11 Go Johnny Go, Go Johnny Be Good. All the best John. You must be mad. |
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Chris Buckley £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 15.04.11 Good luck |
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Donna Clarke £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 15.04.11 Good Luck John! |
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Vince Gannon £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 15.04.11 Best of luck for Sunday. Enjoy it, if that's possible. The feeling at the end will make all the training worthwhile. |
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Anonymous £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 14.04.11 |
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Conor Walsh £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 14.04.11 Best of luck John. |
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Sandra Harvey £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 14.04.11 Good luck John! I'll be cheering you on :-) |
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Al £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 14.04.11 Good luck and happy running! |
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Helen Daykin £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 13.04.11 Good Luck John! |
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Sandra McDougall £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 12.04.11 You can do this John, go in with a positive head on and go show them what you're made off. Good Luck |
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Eleanor Cranston £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 12.04.11 Good Luck .. you are running for a great charity! |
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Anonymous £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 12.04.11 Lots of luck. Can't wait to see the costume! |
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Heide and the Wickes Gang £20.00 11.04.11 Good luck, John. We'll be watching out for you on the telly. Chicken suit ? |
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Carla Crawford £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 11.04.11 Good luck John!! Know you can do it...no sweat :-) |
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Ally & Angie Williams £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 11.04.11 I'm not sure enjoy is the right word to use, but try to enjoy it! Good luck, John.. |
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Christina £5.00 (+ £1.25 giftaid) 10.04.11 Enjoy the day - it's an amazing experience. |
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Aurora £5.00 (+ £1.25 giftaid) 09.04.11 Good luck |
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Martin Mannion £50.00 (+ £12.50 giftaid) 08.04.11 |
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bettina & arnost £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 08.04.11 good luck |
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Pauline £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 08.04.11 Wow! Good luck to you - hope you make your goal but have a good time too. |
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Fiona Lovell £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 07.04.11 |
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Lori Shaul £20.00 07.04.11 You Go, John!!! |
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All the Gullands in Kingston £20.00 (+ £5.64 giftaid) 05.04.11 Whey hey, good luck on the day, under 4hrs please and remember......Run skinny boy run. |
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Anonymous £20.00 (+ £5.64 giftaid) 04.04.11 |
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Helen Harris £20.00 (+ £5.64 giftaid) 02.04.11 Best wishes - Helen, Hillie, Isha and Norah xx |
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Sally Drayton (sallykate) £20.00 (+ £5.64 giftaid) 01.04.11 Almost there John! Stay cool during taper and before you know it we'll be shivering on Blackheath and looking forward to an afternoon beer :-) |
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Nick Mullins £20.00 (+ £5.64 giftaid) 31.03.11 Just remember, the first 26 miles are the worst. And make sure you're back before the last train home. You're a star. |
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Dio £5.00 (+ £1.41 giftaid) 31.03.11 Good luck John, it will be easy, easy,easy. Sorry can't donate more |
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Your tennis doubles partner John! £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 31.03.11 Go Get'em Johnny Boy!! |
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Kate Hazell £20.00 (+ £5.64 giftaid) 31.03.11 Good Luck John.... looking forward to seeing you from the other side of the barrier!! |
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Hendo £20.00 (+ £5.64 giftaid) 31.03.11 All the best John, you've worked hard for this now go and enjoy it! |
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Kelvin Gower - Mr K. £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 31.03.11 You have gone the right way in your preperation for this one. Now go out & enjoy the day. Good luck. |
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Jenni K - kwala £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 31.03.11 Hey John, will be good to see you the other side of the barrier, best of luck :-D |
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Anoop Joshi £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 31.03.11 Good luck - admire your determination |
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Chenda £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 31.03.11 Good luck John |
