LONDON Marathon runner Paul George, 39, raised a staggering £1,217 for the Stroke Association from a charity quiz night at Cogan Coronation Club on Friday, April 10 which means he is now at 70 per cent of his £60,000 target.
Paul, of Charlotte Street in Penarth, was inspired to take on the 26.2 mile challenge by his brother's recovery from a stroke. He will run alongside his brother Gary and friend Darren Romais.
He would like to thank the following people and businesses for their help on the night: Evo from the Cogan Coronation Club venue, Daniel Rose the DJ, Darren Westmoreland who laid on the buffet as well as Brutons Penarth, Costco Cardiff Bay and Anthony from Thompson Family Butchers in Penarth who provided the food.
And to those who donated raffle prizes including: Tesco on Western Avenue, Steve Simpson at Peacocks, Dave at Penarth Cars
as well as customers Andy, Dan and Chris, Blu hair design of Penarth, Miller and Carter of Cardiff Bay.
Tesco in Upperboat, Walston Castle Beefeater of Wenvoe, Oystercatcher in Penarth, The Coronation Club in Cogan, Spring Garden Chinese of Cogan, Morrisons in Cardiff Bay and Smyths Toy store in Cardiff.The Odeon Cinema in Cardiff, Jo Morris at Heavenly Beauty, Asda in Cardiff Bay, Jo at A Touch of Elegance in Penarth, Cedar Tree Farm in Cardiff Bay, Julie Inwood, Margaret Griffiths and Sian Williams.
Paul said: “It was a brilliant night, and I appreciate everyone’s help in organising it. All that’s left to do now is run the marathon.”
He is encouraging people to continue donating on his Just Giving page http://www.justgiving.com/PaulGaryDarren.
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