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Mark's Marathon Effort

Mark Jarvis is raising money for Naomi and Jack’s
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Virgin London Marathon 2012 · 22 April 2012 ·

Naomi and Jack's provide 24 hour care to more than 550 babies, children and young adults with complex medical needs, from across central southern England. We offer specialist short breaks, family support, bereavement support and end of life care in our hospice, in the community or at home.

Story

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">A while ago, believe it or not,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>My physique had literally gone to pot.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 6pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">To become fit became my aim,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>So running did become my game.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">On mornings cold, through rain and snow, I ran and ran, the wind did blow.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 6pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Even a knee op didn&rsquo;t make me stop, Though for a while I had to hop!</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I&rsquo;m better now so here I go,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>For 26 miles approx. or so.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 6pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I&rsquo;ll run through London with others like me,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>Raising funds for charity.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Naomi House is my chosen cause, Go on, dig deep in those pockets of yours.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 6pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Every pound, a difference will make, So contribute please, for the childrens&rsquo; sake.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">It&rsquo;s easy to give, your options are many, Go online and give a penny</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Click the link and grab your card,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>So do it now, it&rsquo;s not that hard.</span></span></p>

Donation summary

Total
£2,553.00
+ £299.25 Gift Aid
Online
£1,843.00
Offline
£710.00

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