LLOYD SCOTT: A MAN ON A MISSION

1 May 2006

LLOYD SCOTT FINISHES FLORA LONDON MARATHON IN SUIT OF ARMOUR AS SIR STEVE REDGRAVE SMASHES WORLD RECORD FOR FUNDRAISING

At 10.15am this morning famous fundraiser Lloyd Scott finally crossed the finish line and completed the Flora London Marathon dressed in a full suit of armour weighing 100lbs, dragging a 200lb dragon. Sir Steve Redgrave was present to welcome him over the line and to announce that, with Lloyd's help, he's smashed the world record for individual fundraising - to date, Sir Steve's has raised a staggering £1,806,916.84, which breaks the current record by well over half a million pounds. The final figure could be even higher and will be submitted to Guinness World Records for verification.

It was five years ago today that Sir Steve was knighted at Buckingham Palace and he announced, that further to breaking the world record for individual fundraising, he has now achieved his goal of raising five million pounds in five years for children's charities.

It took Lloyd just over 8 days to complete the course, compared to Sir Steve, who completed the same course on 23 April in five and a half hours. Sir Steve's target to beat the current Guinness World Record was £1,252,467. Proceeds will be spilt between 3 charities including Lloyd Scott's favourite charity CHILDREN with LEUKAEMIA, the Steve Redgrave Trust and the Association of Children's Hospices. Both Sir Steve and Lloyd have received support from Somerfield and David Lloyd Leisure, Lloydspharmacy, Concept 2 and Mazars have also supported Sir Steve.

Lloyd, probably the best known fundraiser in the UK who walked the London Marathon in a deep sea diving suit in 2002, stayed at well known London landmarks throughout his journey including Cutty Sark, Greenwich Observatory, Globe Theatre, Canary Wharf and Tower Bridge. This year's event will also mark the 20th anniversary of Lloyd's own leukaemia diagnosis and he's keen to inspire those currently suffering and receiving treatment.

Talking from The Mall Lloyd said, "It's been the longest 8 days of my life and certainly one of the hardest challenges I've ever completed, but seeing Sir Steve Redgrave at the finish and hearing he's smashed the world record by so much, has made it all worth while for me and great news for my favourite charity CHILDREN with LEUKAEMIA".

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30 April 2006

PENULTIMATE DAY PROVES A STRUGGLE FOR FAMOUS FUNDRAISER WHO WILL COMPLETE EPIC JOURNEY TOMORROW

The penultimate day for fundraiser Lloyd Scott proved one of the hardest as he made his way towards Victoria Embankment and Parliament Square. Lloyd, who has suffered from serious back pain throughout the challenge, has less than one mile to go to complete to finish the Flora London Marathon tomorrow in support of Sir Steve Redgrave's attempt to break the world record for individual fundraising.

Sir Steve will join Lloyd around 10am tomorrow on The Mall to welcome him across the line and announce whether, with Lloyd's help, he's managed to break the world record.

Distance covered on Sunday 30 April: 3 miles, Tower Hill to Parliament Square
Total miles to date: 25.5 miles
Overnight location: Buckingham Palace Road

Tomorrow's route will include: Birdcage Walk; The Mall

Estimated departure time: 8am

29 April 2006

LLOYD SCOTT SLOWLY EDGES TOWARDS LONDON MARATHON FINISH AND SLOWLY WEARS OUT!

Seven days on the road is taking its toll on fundraiser Lloyd Scott as he edges closer to completing the Flora London Marathon. After initial back trouble, the fundraiser from Essex is suffering from severe back spasms and is requiring regular pain relief and daily treatment in an attempt to keep going until Monday, when he hopes to finish.

He is also physically exhausted and said, "It's getting really tough now and my back is becoming a real worry. I'm unable to drag Derek for longer than a few yards without having to stop to rest and I'm needing longer breaks. The good news is that tomorrow is the penultimate day and I have to say, I've never been more pleased to see the May in my life!"

Distance covered on Saturday 29 April: 3 miles, Canary Wharf to Tower Hill
Total miles to date: 22.5 miles
Overnight location: The Tower Hotel

Tomorrow's route will include: Lower Thames Street; Upper Thames Street; Victoria Embankment

Estimated departure time: 9.30am

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28 April 2006

A MARATHON EFFORT AS LLOYD SCOTT CREEPS TOWARDS FLORA LONDON MARATHON FINISH

A record day for Lloyd Scott as he covers 4 miles in his bid to walk the London Marathon dressed in a suit of armour, dragging a 10ft dragon - although due to the course taking him round Millwall, he finished the day where he started! This is the farthest distance Lloyd has covered in one day on his epic journey and takes him closer to completing the London Marathon on May Day as hoped.

Lloyd said, "It's a little frustrating finishing so close to where we started 8 hours ago, but I'm pleased we've done so well today and I'm starting to feel more confident that we can finish on Monday as planned. Tomorrow we'll be back on The Highway again, but at least we're going in the right direction."

Tonight's overnight location of the Royal London Hospital will bring back memories for Lloyd, as this is where his leukaemia was diagnosed 20 years ago.

Distance covered on Friday 28 April: 4 miles, Canary Wharf around Millwall and back to Canary Wharf!
Total miles to date: 19.5 miles
Overnight location: Royal London Hospital, where Lloyd's leukaemia was diagnosed 20 years ago

Tomorrow's route will include: Trafalgar Way; Poplar High Street; West India Dock Road; Commercial Road; The Highway

Estimated departure time: 9.30am

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27 April 2006

SIR STEVE REDGRAVE JOINS LLOYD SCOTT OVER TOWER BRIDGE AS HE REACHES MARATHON MILESTONE

Sir Steve Redgrave joined fundraiser Lloyd Scott today as he reached the half way point of the Flora London Marathon. Steve completed the Flora London Marathon on Sunday and is attempting to break the world record for individual fundraising, with Lloyd's help. He met Lloyd early this morning and the pair, joined by Lloyd's 10ft dragon, walked across Tower Bridge together.

Shortly afterwards Lloyd was the subject of a live interview on the American news channel CBS News, who are covering Lloyd's entire journey. Lloyd said "This will only add to the American's view that the English are eccentric, but we accept US credit cards, so as long as they dig deep, that's fine by me!"

Distance covered on Thursday 27 April: 3 miles, Tower Bridge to Canary Wharf
Total miles to date: 15.5 miles
Overnight location: Canary Wharf

Tomorrow's route will include: West Ferry Road; East Ferry Road; Marsh Wall

Estimated departure time: 10am, with a 9.30am photo call outside 1 Canada Square, Canary Wharf

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26 April 2006

DONATIONS KEEP ROLLING IN AS LLOYD SCOTT PREPARES TO REACH HALF WAY IN FLORA LONDON MARATHON

At 5.20pm this evening Lloyd Scott got a glimpse of the famous London landmark associated with the Flora London Marathon, Tower Bridge. Lloyd will be joined by Sir Steve Redgrave when he walks across the bridge tomorrow, which will also mark half way in his epic journey to walk the Flora London Marathon in a suit of armour, dragging a 10ft dragon.

He was also encouraged when he received the news that donations were still being received on line at www.steveredgrave.com and that the campaign had received one single donation today of £1000 in support of his expedition.

Lloyd commented "I can't believe the generosity of the British public. Not only are our buckets full at the end of every day and donations being received on line, almost everyone along the route is shouting support and beeping their horns. All this support keeps me going when the going gets really tough towards the end of each day."

Distance covered on Tuesday 25 April: 3 miles, Quebec Street to South of Tower Bridge
Total miles to date: 12.5 miles
Overnight location: Tower Bridge

Tomorrow's route will include: Tower Bridge; The Highway; Narrow Street; Limehouse Causeway; Westferry Road
Estimated departure time: 10am

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PHOTO CALL NOTICE

SIR STEVE REDGRAVE JOINS LLOYD SCOTT AND 10ft DRAGON AS THEY REACH HALF WAY MARK OF EPIC JOURNEY

Date: Thursday 27 April 2006
Time: 10am
Venue: Tower Bridge, South Side

Sir Steve Redgrave will join Lloyd Scott as he walks over Tower Bridge, dressed in a full suit of armour dragging a 10ft dragon, marking half way of his epic journey.

25 April 2006

'RUNNING' REPAIRS AND FAMILIAR FACES ON LLOYD SCOTT'S MARATHON JOURNEY

After a comfortable night on board Cutty Sark, Lloyd Scott set off for another full day on the road, but just yards into his first mile, crucial repairs were required on the dragon and by mid afternoon, Scott needed vital leather straps repaired on his suit of armour in order to complete 3 miles.

Scott has now reached mile 9 of the Flora London Marathon. Commenting on the repairs Scott said, "I wasn't sure who was going to fall to pieces first, me or the dragon!"

Hundreds of well-wishers stopped to donate to support Lloyd, and Sir Steve Redgrave's attempt to break the world record for individual fundraising, including actor Robert Carlisle, who pulled over in his car to make a donation. Another familiar face was Scott's old Dagenham team mate, Frank Coles, who stopped to say hello!

Lloyd will spend tonight in the famous Globe Theatre before making his way to Tower Bridge by tomorrow evening.

Distance covered on Tuesday 25 April: 3 miles, Cutty Sark to Quebec Street
Total miles to date: 9.5 miles
Overnight location: Globe Theatre

Tomorrow's route will include: Redriffe Road; Salter Road; Brunel Road; Jamaica Road Estimated departure time: 10am

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24 April 2006

LACK OF RAIN PROVES DIFFICULT FOR LLOYD

Lloyd Scott never thought he'd be praying for rain while attempting to complete the Flora London Marathon in a suit of armour - that is however, until today! Although rain can play havoc with your armour, it also makes roads and pavements slippery and 200lb dragons easier to drag!

Lloyd and his dragon, who are being sponsored by Somerfield, still made good progress today and after an early start, managed to complete over 3.3 miles (by 5.50pm) to Cutty Sark, where they will stay overnight. Speaking from Cutty Sark, where he's receiving treatment on his back, Scott said "I didn't think it could possibly get any harder, but I soon realised that the rain yesterday was actually helping me!" If anyone sees a man in armour chanting a rain dance this evening, they'll know who it is!

Distance covered on Monday 24 April: 3.3 miles, Woolwich Church Street to Cutty Sark
Overnight location: On board Cutty Sark

Tomorrow's route will include: Cutty Sark; Creek Road; Evelyn Street

Estimated departure time: 9am

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Sunday 23 April 2006

A MAN IN RUSTY ARMOUR

Despite the rain, marathon veteran and famous fundraiser Lloyd Scott has completed the first 3 miles of his epic attempt to complete the London Marathon in a full suit of armour, dragging an 8ft dragon behind him, to celebrate the marathon taking place on St George's Day. Lloyd is taking part in the marathon to support Sir Steve Redgrave's attempt to break the world record for individual fundraising. Funds raised will be spilt between Lloyd's favourite charity CHILDREN with LEUKAEMIA, the Steve Redgrave Trust and the Association of Children's Hospices.

At 5.40pm this afternoon Lloyd completed his first day when he arrived at the Military Academy at Fire Power, Woolwich Arsenal, where he will stay overnight. As well as suffering from a little rust and the rain, which added to the weight of the dragon, Lloyd endured extreme back pain and required oxygen from paramedics, who were on site. He will receive intensive treatment tonight including acupuncture in preparation for his journey from Woolwich to Cutty Sark tomorrow.

Speaking from the Military Academy Scott said "I'm pretty exhausted and suffering from back pain, but pleased we're finally underway. Dragging the dragon has been more difficult that I ever expected, as I'm unable to build any momentum whatsoever.

Schedule for Monday 24 April: Woolwich - Cutty Sark
Location for Monday 24 April: Cutty Sark

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