I decided to run the Reebok Bristol Half Marathon this year to help raise much-needed funds for two very worthy causes.

The 2007 event took place on Sunday 9th September, and saw runners take in all the sights of Bristol in one of the country’s largest and most popular races.

I joined thousands of other Bristolians on the run, and every penny raised from sponsorship will be split between the charity SANDS and the Jamie Cooper fund.

The SANDS (Stillbirth And Neonatal Death) charity works to support and to press for extra care for bereaved parents and families who have lost babies during pregnancy or in the very early stages of life.

Funds for Jamie Cooper, a Gashead soldier injured during operations in Iraq, will help pay for ongoing care and equipment the Private will need over future months and years.

The race is over now, but I'm looking for sponsorship or donations from as many football fans as possible, and hopefully I can make some difference to the lives of those in need of a little help.

Thank you for your support.

Steve 
 

TOTAL RAISED SO FAR £7,359 Thank you to everyone who has pledged money or made a donation so far. Every penny and pound is appreciated. If you haven't donated so far and would like to, click on the button below and offer whatever you can. Payments can be made using a PayPal account, or with any credit or debit card. Online donations are being collected on my behalf by Bristol Rovers Football Club.

SUNDAY 9TH SEPTEMBER 2007
I ran the race in one hour 55 minutes, which I was very pleased about. I've been told if you do it in less than two hours then you've done very well.

There was a lot of support all around the race from the general public, and I think that helped me and the rest of the runners keep going and get round.

I was running alongside some very good people, and we all helped and encouraged each other to get round.

Thanks to everyone who sponsored me before the race, please try to get your pledged to me within two weeks as we're looking to do a presentation on the pitch at a future home game and we need the final figures counted up.

If you haven't sponsored me yet, then you still can, and if you do it online it's safe, secure and instant.

SATURDAY 1ST SEPTEMBER 2007
Thank you to everyone who contributed to the bucket collection at the Nottingham Forest game. It raised £1,502 which is a magnificent effort.

It's far more than I expected to raise, and  credit once again to Bristol Rovers supporters for their generosity.

MONDAY 27TH AUGUST 2007
The money raised from the charity quiz night at the Memorial Stadium came to £2,540 so a thank you to everyone who came along to support the event and everyone who gave up their time on the night.

It was an enjoyable evening, and it was great to see the Centenary Suite full as it was.