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mikep
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 Posted - 24 Aug 2008 : 3:42:02 PM
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In the past I have done a couple of Marathons and rasied money for Shelter. They have offered me a place for 2009 (as long as I pledge to raise a lump of maney). Has anyone experience of the help/or not that they give with finding hotels - getting to the start - and the other stuff that looks a challenge?
Thanks
Mike
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Heavyweight
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Posted - 24 Aug 2008 : 5:36:17 PM
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Hi Mike - I ran for shelter in FLM 2006. I thought they were very good - but most of the help was post marathon (meal, shower, massage etc.) in a marquee that was quite close to the finish. They had a couple of supporters points round the course as well & looked after the suppporters well (rain jackets, t-shirts drinks etc). It was also good to meet at the start for team photos etc. I am afraid I don't know what other help they will give, but I know they have a dedicated FLM team so it's worth asking.
What amount are they asking for you to pledge in 2009? In 2006 it was £1500 but my company did a matching scheme so I only had to raise £750 & I found that a bit of a struggle, maybe as Shelter does not tug at the heart strings quite as much as some other charities. |
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mikep
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Posted - 25 Aug 2008 : 5:28:36 PM
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Originally posted by Heavyweight
Hi Mike - I ran for shelter in FLM 2006. I thought they were very good - but most of the help was post marathon (meal, shower, massage etc.) in a marquee that was quite close to the finish. They had a couple of supporters points round the course as well & looked after the suppporters well (rain jackets, t-shirts drinks etc). It was also good to meet at the start for team photos etc. I am afraid I don't know what other help they will give, but I know they have a dedicated FLM team so it's worth asking.
What amount are they asking for you to pledge in 2009? In 2006 it was £1500 but my company did a matching scheme so I only had to raise £750 & I found that a bit of a struggle, maybe as Shelter does not tug at the heart strings quite as much as some other charities.
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mikep
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Posted - 25 Aug 2008 : 5:31:06 PM
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[quote]Originally posted by Heavyweight
Hi Mike - I ran for shelter in FLM 2006. I thought they were very good - but most of the help was post marathon (meal, shower, massage etc.) in a marquee that was quite close to the finish. They had a couple of supporters points round the course as well & looked after the suppporters well (rain jackets, t-shirts drinks etc). It was also good to meet at the start for team photos etc. I am afraid I don't know what other help they will give, but I know they have a dedicated FLM team so it's worth asking.
What amount are they asking for you to pledge in 2009? In 2006 it was £1500 but my company did a matching scheme so I only had to raise £750 & I found that a bit of a struggle, maybe as Shelter does not tug at the heart strings quite as much as some other charities.
Thanks for the reply. They are looking for £1,600. I need to find out if this can include the gift aid tax contribution
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has anyone run for Shelter at the London Marathon?
