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24h Three Peaks - July 16th

Stephen Davison is raising money for Myotonic Dystrophy Support Group
“Steve Davison's fundraising”

on 19 April 2011

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Its overall aim is to offer the hand of friendship and support to those affected by Myotonic Dystrophy, be they patients, carers or professionals; via the helpline, newsletter, website, annual conference and local meetings. Research is also funded by the Support Group.

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<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><strong><span style="font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; color: black; font-size: 11.5pt;">CHALLENGE COMPLETE</span></strong></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; color: black; font-size: 11.5pt;">Thanks for your sponsorship. We succesfully completed the challenge in 22 hours 35 minutes and 34 seconds.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; color: black; font-size: 11.5pt;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; color: black; font-size: 11.5pt;">---------------------------------------------------------------------------------</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; color: black; font-size: 11.5pt;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; color: black; font-size: 11.5pt;">Thanks for taking the time to visit our page. </span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; color: black; font-size: 11.5pt;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; color: black; font-size: 11.5pt;">We (Steve, Lorcan, Matt and Ben) are taking on the three peaks of Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon in 24 hours.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; color: black; font-size: 11.5pt;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; color: black; font-size: 11.5pt;">The aim, with your help, is to&nbsp;raise at least &pound;2,000 to go towards research into finding a cure for sufferers of&nbsp;<strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Myotonic Dystrophy</strong>.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><strong><span style="font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; color: black; font-size: 11.5pt;">&nbsp;</span></strong></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><strong><span style="font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; color: black; font-size: 11.5pt;">MYOTONIC DYSTROPHY&hellip;</span></strong></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; color: black; font-size: 11.5pt;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; color: black; font-size: 11.5pt;">Myotonic Dystrophy is a progressive muscle weakness and wasting condition that affects 1 in 8000 people. The muscles involved are usually in the face, jaw and neck area and the hands and feet. Involvement of other body systems is frequent; associated problems may include cataracts, disturbance of heart rhythm, hormonal problems and, in children, learning difficulties.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; color: black; font-size: 11.5pt;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; color: black; font-size: 11.5pt;">Steve&rsquo;s wife Shona suffers from the condition. </span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; color: black; font-size: 11.5pt;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; color: black; font-size: 11.5pt;">If you would like to find out more please read Shonas blog <a href="http://www.apgdblog.blogspot.com/">http://www.apgdblog.blogspot.com</a> or refer to one of the two following websites; 1. <a href="http://www.myotonicdystrophysupportgroup.org/">http://www.myotonicdystrophysupportgroup.org</a> 2. <a href="http://www.muscular-dystrophy.org/about_muscular_dystrophy/conditions/103_myotonic_dystrophy">http://www.muscular-dystrophy.org/about_muscular_dystrophy/conditions/103_myotonic_dystrophy</a></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; color: black; font-size: 11.5pt;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><strong><span style="font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; color: black; font-size: 11.5pt;">THE CHALLENGE...</span></strong></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><strong><span style="font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; color: black; font-size: 11.5pt;">&nbsp;</span></strong></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; color: black; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Ascend and descend the &lsquo;three peaks&rsquo; as fast as possible and under 24 hours. Approximate times are as follows:</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; color: black; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; color: black; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Up and down Ben Nevis (5 hours) &ndash; Drive to Scafell Pike (6 hours) &ndash; Up and down Scafell Pike (5 hours) &ndash; Drive to Snowdon (4 hours) &ndash; Up and down Snowdon (4 hours). - Total 24 hours.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><strong><span style="font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; color: black; font-size: 11.5pt;">&nbsp;</span></strong></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; color: black; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Thanks for your donations.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; color: black; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; color: black; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Steve, Lorcan, Matt and Ben</span></p>

Donation summary

Total
£2,369.01
+ £306.00 Gift Aid
Online
£1,784.01
Offline
£585.00

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