Alex Nolan

Team J-N: Liverpool Marathon 2012

Fundraising for PROSTATE CANCER UK
£1,343
raised of £1,000 target
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Event: Liverpool Marathon 2012, on 14 October 2012
Participants: Lisa Jermin, Alex Nolan
PROSTATE CANCER UK

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We fund research to stop prostate cancer killing men

Story

Hi. Thanks for stopping by.

Lisa's Story

We are both first timers to the marathon and, up until recently, I thought that the half marathon would be my limit. However, we crazily agreed to attempt this!

Prostate cancer is our chosen charity as it is a disease that has significantly affected both of our families and the families of friends.

Alex's Story

I've been running 10 kilometre races for many years, and I've never been able to bring myself to ask anyone for sponsorship, because, to be honest, I'm in OK shape so 10k isn't that big a deal to me, plus I'm not in the habit of fleecing people.  I always hoped the day would come though that I'd be able to say "OK, I'm ready, hand it over and I'll (literally) give you a good run for your money".  Well folks, that day is here.

Fundraising

We'd like to raise money for Prostate Cancer UK.  Awareness of this form of cancer is on the up in the past few years, but early detection can dramatically improve a patient's prognosis.  Prostate Cancer UK has a threefold mission: to provide the public with information about this disease, to help people affected by prostate cancer through their treatment, and to invest money into research about causes, tests and treatments.

The Gruelling Training Schedule

We've been training in ernest since February.  Nearly every weekend, we've spent 3-5 hours plodding the paths around Sefton Park (always anti-clockwise), through all manner of weather.  We've run numerous practice races of between 5 and 18k, plus the Liverpool Half Marathon along the way.  We're ready.

Well...nearly.  We've managed a 22 mile run, but 26.2 miles looks a long way off, and time is short.  We need your help to get us through the final stretch!

It's time. Get us to the finish line guys. Donate.

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About the charity

PROSTATE CANCER UK

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RCN 1005541 and in Scotland (SC039332)
Prostate Cancer UK has a simple ambition - to stop men dying from prostate cancer. Through shifting the science over the next 10 years to focus on radical improvements in diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and support, we will stop prostate cancer being a killer.

Donation summary

Total raised
£1,342.80
+ £201.80 Gift Aid
Online donations
£896.20
Offline donations
£446.60

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