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Alistair's page
Event: Alistair McLean's fundraising
$5,109.81 raised of $4,535.33 target
71 donations
My Target:
$4,535.33
$5,109.81 raised so far
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My story
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On the 5th November 1997, my brother rang to tell me that Mum had been involved in a car accident, hit from the side by a van driver who wasn't looking. She had suffered very serious head injuries from which she died some 5 years later. The journey for Mum and the rest of the family from that day onwards was a long and very difficult one not least because, initially we had no idea how to cope with someone with serious head injuries. Although clinically the medical team supporting her were tremendous we, like most people who over night had to deal with such a life changing event and the immeasurable upheaval a serious head injury causes to both the individual and their friends and loved ones, had to learn how to work with mum who had so fundamentally changed. After some researching we found Headway, who provided us with great support and practical advice as to how best to work with mum and they helped us learn more about head injuries and the different ways in which they affect someone’s personality, coordination, movement and independence. Like so many charities they do such great work with limited funds and in short when I was asked by a friend if I wanted to cycle from Lands End to John O'Groats I thought that if I am going to do that I best try and raise some money for Headway.
Anyway, it is now after the 14th May and I am pleased to be able to confirm that we have done it!
There has been a fair bit of pain along the way; more than a few lung bursting climbs through Cornwall, the Lake District and the Highlands of Scotland but what a journey!
It is something I will never forget. I have made new friends, friends I hope for life, have found out a few more things about myself and rediscovered some of the bits about myself I had left behind some years ago. It has caused us all to re evaluate many things in our lives and as if we needed reminding, helped us all to appreciate how lucky we are being fit and well and thanking God for having strong and loving families and friends.
It hasn't been a Damascus journey but its been pretty close and I will recall with great affection the many wonderful things that we experienced together.
Anyway, thank you all for your support and thank you for any late comers for giving as well. I have achieved my personal target which is to have completed the journey and I am thrilled as I know my brother and sister and my immdiate family are, that you have all helped me raise such an enormous sum of money for such a great charity.
Many thanks to you all, my Mum would be very chuffed!!
Alistair
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My charity
Headway Belfast
Charity Registration No. (Northern Ireland)
Promotes understanding of all aspects of brain injury via information and support to survivors, families and carers. Runs social reintegration service for survivors, facilitating groups to increase ability to re-establish independence and social skills. Counselling and emotional support provided.
Donations 71
Congatulations. Better late than never!
Donation by Edward Bentall on 21/06/11
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Well done big fella! I knew you had the legs for it.
Donation by Brian Holmes on 17/06/11
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Donation by John May on 30/05/11
£100.00
+ £25.00 Gift Aid
Cool effort
Donation by Andrew Cates on 28/05/11
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Amazing achievement, Alistair. from Christa and Owen
Donation by Christa Jostock on 25/05/11
£30.00
+ £7.50 Gift Aid
Fantastic achievement Alistair!
Donation by Steve Ambridge on 23/05/11
Looks like you made it Alistair - well done! How are the buttocks? Love Angela
Donation by Angela Beckwith on 17/05/11
£15.00
Congratulations Alistair - you made it!!!
Donation by Lucinda Frostick on 16/05/11
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
The pressure is on. Just think about how much you will owe me if you do not make it. Whatch out for the kilt lifters. Still 1 SA is more than enough !
Donation by Phillip John on 13/05/11
£100.00
+ £25.00 Gift Aid
Well done Alistair, rather you than me.
Donation by Colin Lloyd on 12/05/11
£100.00
+ £25.00 Gift Aid
Better late than never...assume you are across the border now and enjoying the Scottish air. Keep going!
Donation by Craig Dyce on 11/05/11
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
This is a great thing to do. Remember too many beer bottles will weigh down the saddle bag
Donation by Kathryn Hindley on 11/05/11
£30.00
+ £7.50 Gift Aid
Good luck Alistair!
Donation by Moira Paterson on 10/05/11
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Been thinking of you every day so far hope weather holds and you are not rubbed to badly in places you shouldn't be! lol all the Paynes
Donation by sophie payne on 05/05/11
£25.00
+ £6.25 Gift Aid
Good luck Alistair, I'll buy you a drink on your return!!
Donation by Emma Malcolm on 05/05/11
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
With you all the way...in my thoughts :-) Keep rubbing in the cream!
Donation by Jenny Turner on 04/05/11
£25.00
+ £6.25 Gift Aid
Which ever way you cycle, the wind is always in your face. Great effort. James Dunn
Donation by James Dunn on 03/05/11
£25.00
+ £6.25 Gift Aid
Good Luck - not long now! See you on your return unless you're a bit slow and we catch you up!!
Donation by Steven Coltman on 03/05/11
£25.00
+ £6.25 Gift Aid
Hope you have a good pit crew as tyre changes every 5 miles will be a bit tough ! Pace yourself big fellow and good luck.
Donation by Spud on 03/05/11
£25.00
Allez Allezstair!
Donation by John Balch on 02/05/11
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Hope the knees hold out! You can do it. Praying for a tail wind. Good luck
Donation by The Driscolls on 02/05/11
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Good luck Alistair!
Donation by Michael Geelan on 02/05/11
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Keep the sun on your back!
Donation by James Gregg on 02/05/11
£100.00
+ £25.00 Gift Aid
Donation by Howard McLean on 29/04/11
£150.00
+ £37.50 Gift Aid
Alrighty chief! Good luck next week.... I'll ice the beers for your return!
Donation by Tom Huntley on 28/04/11
£40.00
+ £10.00 Gift Aid
Donation summary
- * Online donations$4,512.66
- Offline donations$597.15
- Text donations$0.00
- Total raised$5,109.81
- Gift Aid$1,107.86
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