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So after completing a year without all alcohol in 2012 for Cancer Research UK and the Cystic Fibrosis Trust I am now attempting to complete 2013 self powered miles by the end of 2013.

I am doing this challenge in aid of the Cystic Fibrosis Trust as I have been surprised since I started fundraising for the CF Trust just how many people are unaware of this disease and so I hope my efforts will not just raise money, but also awareness of the UK’s most most common life-threatening inherited disease.

The first person to commit to sponsoring my 2013 mile challenge has committed to 1p per mile (£20.13 in total) and this got me thinking. I am hoping that as many as possible of those reading this will commit to do the same and the best thing is, if each person does this on a “pay as you go” type approach all you will need to part with is approx £2 just after each pay day. In January I completed 205.9 miles, so if you can please spare £2.06 to help the Cystic Fibrosis Trust it will be greatly appreciated.

2013 Miles in 2013 – The rules

The rules for my 2013 miles in 2013 challenge are quite simple:

  1. All miles must be completely self powered (no motors, sails, etc)
  2. I must be able to evidence all miles, either via GPS or with a picture of any static gym equipment

To complete my 2013 miles I will be running, cycling, rowing and who knows, I might even try a few other self powered methods along the way.

Why am I raising money for Cystic Fibrosis Trust?

My cousin’s son Adam was born with Cystic Fibrosis, one of the UK’s most common life-threatening inherited diseases. Throughout his short life Adam was an inspiration to all who were lucky enough to meet him. Despite being in hospital far too many times Adam never once complained, not even of a headache. He was a cheeky monkey too and the world is sadly much quieter without him. Adam passed away in 2003 aged just 18.

Cystic Fibrosis affects over 9,000 youngsters, clogging vital organs with thick sticky mucus. There is presently no cure. The Cystic Fibrosis Trust is the UK’s only national charity working for families with CF and to find a cure. 

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So please dig deep and donate now.

Updates on my progress can be found at http://yearwithoutbeer.com

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Cystic Fibrosis Trust

Cystic Fibrosis Trust

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Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a life-shortening inherited disease, affecting almost 10,000 people in the UK, clogging vital organs with thick sticky mucus. There is presently no cure. We are the UK’s only national charity working for families with CF and to find a cure. www.cysticfibrosis.org.uk

Donations 28

March and April Miles :-)

Donation by Neil Martin on 01/05/13

£4.00

+ £1.00 Gift Aid

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March Miles

Donation by Neil Martin on 14/04/13

£2.00

+ £0.50 Gift Aid

February miles :-)

Donation by Neil Martin on 04/03/13

£2.01

+ £0.50 Gift Aid

Offline donation (thanks Mum!)

Donation by Neil Martin on 15/02/13

£30.00

Donation by Anonymous on 07/02/13

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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205.9 miles in January - 1p per mile :-)

Donation by Neil Martin on 06/02/13

£2.06

+ £0.52 Gift Aid

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Well Done Neil! You can reward yourself with a pint !!!! x x x x

Donation by Alexandra Hunt on 01/01/13

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Congratulations! No mean feat whatsoever.

Donation by Kev and Jelly on 31/12/12

£40.00

+ £10.00 Gift Aid

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and well done again, what an achievement!

Donation by Heather Sparkes on 31/12/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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So, so, so proud of everything you have achieved this year. Well done, xxx

Donation by Liz on 30/12/12

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Well done chicken...very proud of you :-) xx

Donation by rachel matthews on 30/12/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 29/12/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Congratulations on all your personal gains (and losses!) this year Neil x

Donation by ANDREA WENTWORTH on 21/12/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Offline sponsorship from the Great South Run. Thanks to my Mum and Jackie and Mark

Donation by Neil Martin on 06/11/12

£40.00

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Donation by Anonymous on 04/09/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Amazing fundraising work you are doing for a brilliant charity. Good luck with rest of your miles, runs and no beers! x

Donation by Emily Shimell on 29/08/12

£15.00

+ £3.75 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 23/06/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck! What an honorary act of remembrance for Adam. from the Short family in Racine, Wisconsin, USA Mark, Brigitte, Julia and Bradley Short

Donation by Mark Short on 04/03/12

£35.00

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Best of luck

Donation by Malcolm Tye on 01/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

The very best of luck to you :-) It's a fantastic cause! #TeamScarlett.com

Donation by Nigel on 08/02/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 06/02/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Fantastic cause close to my heart xx well done Twitter : scarlett65roses

Donation by Anonymous on 06/02/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Best of luck!

Donation by Lorraine Barnes on 03/02/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good Luck!!

Donation by Mum on 29/01/12

£20.00

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Good luck :)

Donation by kelly vaughan on 17/01/12

£5.00

Donation summary

  • * Online donations$644.43
  • Offline donations$0.00
  • Text donations$0.00
  • Total raised$644.43
  • Gift Aid$87.20

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