I am running the Great North Run on 20th September to raise some funds for SHAK.

It's a half marathon so thats 13.1 miles and as an added incentive to keep me running (and at my age I need all the help I can get), I would like to dedicate each mile to a special SHAK dog past or present.  There have been so many and all with their own stories, but I'll start the list with:

1  - Scooby - our famous mascot
2  - Harlie   - a special girl who has had so many problems
3  - Bruno   - who we sadly lost after a long illness
4  - Millie    -  for Helen
5  -
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13 - Roman  - who made such an impact on everyone and didn't give up

there are a few gaps to fill on the list, so if you have any names to add, let me know and maybe sponsor me ? (or maybe place bets on whether I survive or not).

I'll post details on how to sponsor me later

thanks for your support
Stephen

That's a beautiful idea mate. How about mile 8, my lucky number, for the little man who started all this Shak?

Sponsor via paypal: shak@shak.org.uk

1  - Scooby - our famous mascot
2  - Harlie   - a special girl who has had so many problems
3  - Bruno   - who we sadly lost after a long illness
4  - Millie    -  for Helen
5  -
6
7
8  - Shak  - "the little man who started all this"
9
10
11
12
13 - Roman  - who made such an impact on everyone and didn't give up

how about the big scaredy cat and my big lad and one little star duke

Oh I don't know who to add!! I love them all!  OK because it's close to the end to keep you focused Mile 12 for all the ones we've yet to help! I'm pledging £5 for that and £5 in memory of dear Roman and £5 for Scooby (don't tell the other dogs but he's my favourite!!).

Just to let you all know this is Stephen's 7th Great North Run!! So a round of applause for that!

And just a note for you Stephen I know your training schedule and that you've already run when you'd rather have not; you've run through minor injury and discomfort; you've run in the pouring rain; and even run when your MP3 has packed up!!
It shows wonderful qualities of self-discipline, self-motivation and dedication. SHAK is lucky to have you!!
Helen and I will be there at the end of the race to welcome you back.
And for all SHAK volunteers and supporters there'll be a table booked at the Lakeside Inn QE2 Country Park (close to Ashington, Northumberland) on the race night for a drink and meal.
Please pm me by the end of this week so I can organise numbers.

Thanks for that Sharon, but I might need to be carried from the car to the restaurant for the meal!

the updated list:
1  - Scooby - our famous mascot
2  - Harlie   - a special girl who has had so many problems
3  - Bruno   - who we sadly lost after a long illness
4  - Millie    -  for Helen
5  - Duke    - maybe this mile could be for all of the Birmingham gang!
6
7
8  - Shak  - "the little man who started all this"
9
10
11
12 - For all of the dogs we've yet to help - thanks Sharon  
13 - Roman  - who made such an impact on everyone and didn't give up

thanks again for your support
Stephen

How about Toffee the lurcher which was the first SHAK Rescue dog?

ok mate, Toffee is on the list

1  - Scooby - our famous mascot
2  - Harlie   - a special girl who has had so many problems
3  - Bruno   - who we sadly lost after a long illness
4  - Millie    -  for Helen
5  - Duke    - maybe this mile could be for all of the Birmingham gang!
6
7
8  - Shak  - "the little man who started all this"
9  - Toffee - the first SHAK rescue dog
10
11
12 - For all of the dogs we've yet to help - thanks Sharon    
13 - Roman  - who made such an impact on everyone and didn't give up

only 4 spaces left! who's next?

This is from Eileen (Leicester Branch £10 sponsorship paid via PayPal:

This £10 if for big Stephen for his half marathon. Although he wasn't a Shak dog, would you please dedicate it in memory of Bentley the Poundie, a lovely staffy boy I helped to transport who unfortunately died of parvo a few days after reaching safetly. Many thanks Eileen

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