Could You Spare A Little

[Guest paulrstokes]

Hi All

 

I recently received the sad news that a close friend and work colleague, has been diagnosed with Terminal Lung Cancer, at a very tender age of 36.

She has always done loads for Charity herself, and this year completed the London marathon only a few weeks before her diagnoses.

 

I have decided to try and raise a few quid for her chosen Charity the Roy Castle Foundation, as they have been a wonderful support to her so far.

 

I will be doing a 5K Santa run on the 6th December, and would be honoured if you could sponsor/support me.

 

This entails me running/walking/hobbling/and finally crawling around a course dressed as Santa, whilst no doubt being jeered by local kids. Photos before during and after the event will be provided. :shock:

 

Granted this is not a marathon, but bear in mind I have a beer belly to carry as well as two knackered knees.

 

I do appreciate it is coming to an expensive time of year however if any of you could spare anything no matter how small, it would really be appreciated

 

Thanks for your time

 

https://www.justgiving.com/PaulStokesSanta

 

Will also accept payments via paypal or by cheque, please pm for details

[geordie1234]

£10 donated good luck mate

[We man]

£10 Donated,Good luck and well done.

[Kyleakin Lofts]

£10 donated via Paypal. Good luck Paul.

[paddymac]

Have sent you a pm Paul

[paddymac]

£10 payment sent this morning Paul through paypal, good luck with your run

[Kyleakin Lofts]

[Kyleakin Lofts]

[Guest paulrstokes]

My New suit

 

[Kyleakin Lofts]

Not too much carrots and milk while you prepare for your run Santa Stokes.

[paddymac]

My New suit

 

Hope your wearing wellies with that suit Paul

[Ian McKay]

Been in touch with Paul and PB will donate £50 to his cause

 

Let's hope he can put up some pics :santa-dance: :santa-dance: :emoticon-0136-giggle:

 

 

Ian

[andy Burgess]

Been in touch with Paul and PB will donate £50 to his cause :santa-dance: :santa-dance:

 

Let's hope he can put up some pics :emoticon-0136-giggle:

 

 

Ian

 

 

:emoticon-0137-clapping:

[paddymac]

Been in touch with Paul and PB will donate £50 to his cause :santa-dance:

 

Let's hope he can put up some pics :emoticon-0136-giggle:

 

 

Ian

Well done PB :emoticon-0137-clapping:

[Guest paulrstokes]

I will keep you all informed.

 

Also any donations made by paypal have been added to the just giving page today

 

£180 received so far over another £100 pledged plus sponsor forms etc

 

Thanks all

[geordie1234]

Fantastic well done PB

[Kyleakin Lofts]

Well done PB and Paul.

[paddymac]

[Guest paulrstokes]

a quick update on progress.

 

Bear in mind before this I havne not run at all.

 

Went to the gym last Friday with the intention of completing the 5K, now through a mixture of jogging, walking, whimpering, and making a general fool of myself by dropping my iphone onto the treadmill and watching it shoot off the back end at a rate of knots, before being followed by myself, as I forgot to realise if you stand still on the treadmill to watch your phone you will follow it and gravity will do the rest.

 

Anyway managed it in 1 hour 15 minutes, hardly the 4 minute mile I know, anyway attempted it again last night and shaved it down to 1 hour 4 minutes, Thursday we will tackle again and see if we can get sub 60 minutes.

 

Shins hurt, and phone screen cracked but otherwise all good.

 

[paddymac]

At least your going in the right direction Paul, best of luck

[Kyleakin Lofts]

Best of luck Paul. More chance you than I.

[Guest paulrstokes]

Tackled it again last night and managed 58 mins 44 seconds, just got to build up to run the whole 5K, and not stop for a stroll half way, shins still killing me.

[Roland]

Not bad for the 440 ... a mite to go yet then mucker lol :emoticon-0140-rofl:

[paddymac]

Plenty of time yet Paul, keep up the good work m8

[REDROCKET]

Tenner on its way via pay pal quite amazing how easy it is to make a donation ATB Paul great cause.