Well....I did it!! I completed the New York Marathon 2008 in 4:18:05, a time which completely exceeded my hopes and expectations! It meant that i got my name in The New York Times Marathon results edition and it meant that I wasn't able to walk properly for a week....

I have to say a massive thank you to everybody who sponsored me. I certainly 'ticked the box' but the huge amount of money raised for charity made it so much more worth while, especially as it eventually dwarfed the total I was hoping to rasie. Donations are still pouring in and it looks as if, in the end, I may just be pushing £3000, which is absolutely incredible!!! Thank you again, and there is still a couple of weeks to make those final donations....

Thanks also for all your support during the past 6 months, it has meant a lot to me. I hope I made some of you half as proud as I made myself....

Thank you.

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--So many people have been so generous in their donations that I am by far exceeding the amount I expected so far! As I feel the charity is such a good cause, in true Blue Peter style I have decided to raise the target to £1950...

-Hopefully with your help I can raise such a great sum of money which will really make a difference to young people's lives!! Thank you....

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'Life is a just a series of boxes waiting to be ticked.....

    ....those ticks are what seperate the ordinary, from the extraordinary.'

On November 2nd I hope to tick my next box,

                                            NEW YORK MARATHON!

I am running the marathon in aid of the charity ‘Get Kids Going.’ This is an organisation which helps handicapped and disabled children become more involved in sport by providing specialist equipment, for example.

I have been set a total of £1450, a big target but it is a big race!

If you think that this is a worthwhile goal and would like to sponsor me I would be extremely grateful.

 

P.S Mum will keep you updated on the total received in the Christmas cards!!

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: Get Kids Going! 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!

Thanks, Michael