Tag Archives: fundraising

The Maggie’s to Maggie’s Challenge

Posted on 29/07/2013 by Mark Cooper

When a Friend of mines, Alan Kennedy (who just finished his first ever Ironman! Congrats) asked me to speak at his new cycling themed cafe in Glasgow on Great Western Road I of course said yes. It was only after I … Continue reading →

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What is a Fundraiser

Posted on 03/09/2012 by Mark Cooper

After two years of trying I finally landed my dream job as Community Fundraiser at Maggie’s Cancer Care in Edinburgh, The Lothians and Borders. (also Dumfries & Galloway!) I’ve learned a lot on the past 8 weeks and I am … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh Marathon Madness Challenge

Posted on 11/05/2011 by Mark Cooper

The Edinburgh Marathon is taking place on Sunday 22nd May this year and I am very excited about taking part in it for the first time. I was approached by Alistair Currie of Jog Scotland to ask if I would … Continue reading →

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The Trip to Remember

Posted on 03/05/2011 by Mark Cooper

I opened my email last week to find one sitting in there from Australian Ocean rower and all round inspiration Margaret Bowling It was entitled, “Last call for Applications.” I opened it curiously to find that it was a call for … Continue reading →

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2010 Review – A Year of Discovery

Posted on 31/12/2010 by Mark Cooper

It is the end of 2010 and for many reasons the best year of my life. I thought about documenting this years events for my own records and decided that I may as well share it with you. I hope … Continue reading →

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Article by Edinburgh Spotlight

Posted on 21/01/2010 by Mark Cooper

Follow the link to read http://www.edinburghspotlight.com/2010/01/mark-cooper

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