darren coomber
The 3 Marathon Challenge!!!
Fundraising for Asthma + Lung UK
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THE 3 MARATHON CHALLENGE!
Hi, most of you will know me as Darren Coomber, though to others I may be Dal, Daz, Dick, Dicki or a few other names that are unmentionable on a website such as this!
I'm starting a fund in honour of my father Robert (known to many as Bob) who died in March 2008 unexpectedly in his sleep.
As many of you know, I was travelling South America when I received the call that nobody ever wants to receive when they are so far from home.
After the funeral I discovered my dad had been suffering from a condition known as COPD. (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) This, as I found out, is a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe.
My dad was a smoker for most of his life until he gave it up a few years ago. Most people who have COPD smoke or used to smoke at some point (BUT NOT ALL!) and I guess my dad just didn't give up soon enough.
We are all aware that smoking kills, but it's not until it happens to somebody close to you that you wonder why and how.
I don't want to preach to anybody, we all have to make our own decisions in life....and the volume of beer that I consume in a year is probably pretty damn unhealthy!
I'd like to raise awareness of this illness and at the same time raise some money to aid research for The British Lung Foundation, in honour of my dad.
Going back to the beer drinking, most of you who know me well, will know that I am partial to 1 or 2 or 6 beers...but all that has been put by the wayside for now whilst a hefty challenge beckons.
In March 2009, myself and one other brave soul (ok so the only other mate who was crazy enough!) Ben Liles will be attempting to complete 3 marathons in 3 consecutive weekends! Rome, followed by Bratislava and then finally Paris.
We will be making the journey between marathons over land (on wheels, not foot!) courtesy of a mate of mine, Rich Roberts (driver and support team!) Being a smoker, the irony of Rich's involvement isn't lost on him and so he will be using the two weeks to attempt to quit smoking....a worthwhile cause alone!!
I know what you're thinking A) you must be pretty handy at running right?...WRONG! between the two of us, we have completed one previous marathon (Ben...not me!) and B) its just a lads road trip isn't it? WRONG..there will be no fun had at all...but just in case there is any to be had, for those of you that enjoyed my South America blogs I will be keeping you up to date every step of the way!
We are putting some serious effort into this and the target is big I know.....but nothing good comes easy people!!
Please help in any way you can, from pence to pounds every little bit helps!! If anybody has any fundraising ideas then give me a shout - all ideas are welcome!!
Thanks for visiting my fundraising page.
Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: British Lung Foundation gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.
So please sponsor me now!
Hi, most of you will know me as Darren Coomber, though to others I may be Dal, Daz, Dick, Dicki or a few other names that are unmentionable on a website such as this!
I'm starting a fund in honour of my father Robert (known to many as Bob) who died in March 2008 unexpectedly in his sleep.
As many of you know, I was travelling South America when I received the call that nobody ever wants to receive when they are so far from home.
After the funeral I discovered my dad had been suffering from a condition known as COPD. (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) This, as I found out, is a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe.
My dad was a smoker for most of his life until he gave it up a few years ago. Most people who have COPD smoke or used to smoke at some point (BUT NOT ALL!) and I guess my dad just didn't give up soon enough.
We are all aware that smoking kills, but it's not until it happens to somebody close to you that you wonder why and how.
I don't want to preach to anybody, we all have to make our own decisions in life....and the volume of beer that I consume in a year is probably pretty damn unhealthy!
I'd like to raise awareness of this illness and at the same time raise some money to aid research for The British Lung Foundation, in honour of my dad.
Going back to the beer drinking, most of you who know me well, will know that I am partial to 1 or 2 or 6 beers...but all that has been put by the wayside for now whilst a hefty challenge beckons.
In March 2009, myself and one other brave soul (ok so the only other mate who was crazy enough!) Ben Liles will be attempting to complete 3 marathons in 3 consecutive weekends! Rome, followed by Bratislava and then finally Paris.
We will be making the journey between marathons over land (on wheels, not foot!) courtesy of a mate of mine, Rich Roberts (driver and support team!) Being a smoker, the irony of Rich's involvement isn't lost on him and so he will be using the two weeks to attempt to quit smoking....a worthwhile cause alone!!
I know what you're thinking A) you must be pretty handy at running right?...WRONG! between the two of us, we have completed one previous marathon (Ben...not me!) and B) its just a lads road trip isn't it? WRONG..there will be no fun had at all...but just in case there is any to be had, for those of you that enjoyed my South America blogs I will be keeping you up to date every step of the way!
We are putting some serious effort into this and the target is big I know.....but nothing good comes easy people!!
Please help in any way you can, from pence to pounds every little bit helps!! If anybody has any fundraising ideas then give me a shout - all ideas are welcome!!
Thanks for visiting my fundraising page.
Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: British Lung Foundation gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.
So please sponsor me now!