Pistol Cup 2015 - Half Marathon

$3,063 of $1,000 goal
Given by 23 generous donors in 4 weeks

I'm raising funds for the Malaghan Institute by running (jogging slowly) the Whenuapai Half Marathon end of March.

Canterbury

This is my first half marathon so training has been a real challenge! I'm often drawing inspiration from our good friend Pete who showed incredible fight right to the end in his battle against colon cancer.

Funds raised will go to the Malaghan Institute in Wellington which is (in part) a cancer research facility. More info can be found on www.malaghan.org.nz

I will be matching dollar for dollar up to $1K, so every donation will go twice as far :)

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Fundraising Complete  31 March 2015

The first Pistol Cup is now complete with a great turn out in Whenuapai on Sunday.

It bucketed down for the first half of the morning but then the sun came out for the duration of the race.

I managed to complete the course a little over my projected time but it was a great experience to be a part of. Pete was there with me all the way but particularly in the last third where I really needed it.

I want to say a big Thanks to all the people who generously donated to this cause, I've been blown away with the amount it has reached!

I know the money raised will be well used at the Malaghan Institute, who greatly appreciate the generosity from everyone.

Thanks again!

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Jim and Liz Wilde
Jim and Liz Wilde on 07 Apr 2015
Matt-Congratulations on a brilliant effort all round. Running your first half-marathon would have impressed Pete hugely! We are sure he was urging you along. The Pistol Cup lifted our sprits at a very challenging time. Thank you for mustering the troops together to honour Pete in such a special way.
$70
Fi and Chris
Fi and Chris on 02 Apr 2015
A great cause for our boy. Congratulations on your great run and fantastic organising of the Pistol Cup Matt.
$200
Sals
Sals on 30 Mar 2015
Through donations at the Pistol Cup lunch. Thanks to all.
$243
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 29 Mar 2015
$50
Helen
Helen on 29 Mar 2015
Well done buddy What an awesome Way to honour your best mate x
$50

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This campaign started on 6 Mar 2015 and ended on 8 Apr 2015.