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Graham · #3 Joined: 11 May 2006 Posts: 395

With London marathon on the horizon I know a lot of runners will be raising money for their chosen charities. I was running with Colin on Tuesday night and he told me about his. It certainly moved me and I asked him if he wanted me to post it on the forum. He said go for it

For those that don’t know Colin won his age category in the Mallorca Marathon in December in a fantastic time of 2:57 at the tender age of 54. The Monday after Colin’s 25 year old son who suffered epilepsy tragically died in the night as a result of a fit. Running has been his channel for his grief and frustration and he’s running London in his memory http://www.justgiving.com/running-for-grant. If you can help him reach his target I know he’d be grateful for any donations.

Mike Mason · #7 Joined: 02 Jun 2006 Posts: 1055 Location: Hockley

the url is:

http://www.justgiving.com/running-for-grant

Graham has left a fullstop on the end. Something that thanks to Karl pointing out to me thousands of times I now no longer do....great cause. all the best

my night runs here really can be called Bat runs....but wearing garlic helps
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debbie g · #6 Joined: 11 May 2006 Posts: 707

There is a smashing piece about Colin and Grant in last Friday's Echo.

Here is the link to the article online

www.echo-news.co.uk/search/4105257.Colin___s_marathon_feat_in_honour_of_his_son/

debbie g · #6 Joined: 11 May 2006 Posts: 707

Just thought I'd make it clear this isn't one of my pieces in the Echo it's all Colin's work.
www.echo-news.co.uk/search/4105257.Colin___s_marathon_feat_in_honour_of_his_son/

And thanks Colin for the run tonight and your company. I'm always proud to hang onto you even if you are running easy!

This is a brilliant cause and one close to home please help support Colin's charity he's raised an amazing £1300 already.

debbie g · #6 Joined: 11 May 2006 Posts: 707

Colin told me tonight that he has raised in total an amazing £3,356 for Epilepsy Bereaved. He really appreciates the donations from members of the club.
Colin you have done Grant proud you ran an awesome marathon in his memory and have raised an outstanding amount of money.
I for one am really proud of you xx