My story

Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

On 9 July 2010 I was diagnosed with an aggressive cancer.  So aggressive that I have been given months to live. That was so difficult to comprehend when Deane and I were told the most devastating news anyone could ever be told.  This first thing I thought of were my two babies, age 4 and 18 months. I could not believe I may never see them grow up and each achieve their special milestones in their lives.  It breaks my heart to think Deane and I may never get the chance to do all the things we planned for our lives together in the future. It's been hard to get our heads round all of this, but we are going to fight this and we remain strong and that is due to the strength we receive from our family and wonderful friends.

So, as one of my many "Things to do's" in life, I've decided to hold a 36th birthday party, but rather than receiving gifts, I'd be exrtremely happy if you donated a little money to Cancer Research.  Unfortunately we have not established my primary cancer (where it has started from) but we do know it has spread to the liver and possibly the lung (secondary).  Hopefully chemotherapy which I currently receive will reduce the size of the tumors or hopefully stop them from growing. I feel it is important to donate to Cancer Research as all donations are vital to allow the researchers to hopefully one day find the cure for Cancer - and I really do hope that cure is discovered when I am still here.

Please don't feel pressured into using this website to donate.  You can stick some dosh in a card and take it with you on the night of the party.  I'm really looking forward to spending time with my friends and family and us all having a great time.

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My charity

Cancer Research UK

Cancer Research UK

Charity Registration No. in England and Wales 1089464, Scotland SC041666

Cancer Research UK is the world's leading charity dedicated to beating cancer through research. We are fighting cancer on all fronts, finding new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat it to save more lives. We are entirely funded by the public. With your help, we can ensure more people beat cancer.

Donations 451

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<3 AMAZING!!! <3 Amanda my darling friend i had a bon jovi tribute night for you and look at the amazing total its raised!! So proud!! lovs ya xxx

Donation by Mags Clark, Grantown on Spey on 28/05/11

£4,244.55

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Good Luck on Sunday - Hope the weather is kind to you all.

Donation by Christine Brooks on 16/05/11

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck on the big walk girls (including Sheila). I'll be there with you all in spirit!

Donation by Teresa Clark on 15/05/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Elaine Wightman on 07/05/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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A huge thank you to Brian, Catherine and Calum Cumming for doing the Balmoral 10k/1.5k in memory of Amanda - a fantastic gesture.

Donation by Deane Lawson on 07/05/11

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck to everyone on the Big Broony Walk!

Donation by Michelle Dalgarno on 29/04/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Fantastic amount. Very well done.

Donation by Christina Kirkwood on 28/04/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Money raised at the 2011 Aberdeen Division Darts Open. Congratulations to this years Champion, Dave "The Gallon" Allan.

Donation by Andy Barclay on 28/04/11

£100.06

+ £25.02 Gift Aid

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Julie/Ruth/Sandra - great cause, great event - Amanda will be very proud

Donation by Rod MacInnes on 26/04/11

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Good luck tomorrow, Brian I want a photo of you at the end!! £16k now raised, brilliant.

Donation by Dave Forsyth on 22/04/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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For Brian, Catherine and Calum Cumming who are running at Balmoral on Easter Saturday - GOOD LUCK!!!

Donation by Frances & Peter Morrison on 21/04/11

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck to Brian and Catherine for the Balmoral 10k - a walk in the park!!

Donation by Murray & Karen Main on 08/04/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Proceeds of the RMU Guess the Baby Name competition. Many thanks to Dave and Karen Forsyth, and of course baby Harry.

Donation by Susan Taylor on 08/04/11

£79.00

+ £19.75 Gift Aid

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Good luck Helene (&Dawn?) :o)

Donation by Sarah Morris on 07/04/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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For Brian and Catherine running the Balmoral 10k, good on you and for a cause close to us all, good luck.

Donation by Ewen Brown on 31/03/11

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Good luck to the Cummings doing the Balmoral 10k - all the best on the day

Donation by doreen astley on 29/03/11

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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For Lorraine doing the Race for Life for Amanda's cause - great stuff. x

Donation by Zoe Taylor on 29/03/11

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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For Lorraine Mackie walking 5kat 7 months pregnant on behalf of Amanda.

Donation by justine leslie on 27/03/11

£10.00

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Another donation on behalf of one of my dear colleagues, god bless X

Donation by Eileen McArthur on 16/03/11

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

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Donation by RICHARD STEWART on 16/03/11

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonomous on 12/03/11

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

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Many thanks to everyone who donated at the college reunion night in remembrance of our Amanda. A further £150 is going directly to Cancer Research.

Donation by Eileen McArthur on 07/03/11

£675.00

+ £190.38 Gift Aid

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An inspiration.The world would be a better place with more like you

Donation by agnes mclean on 07/03/11

£30.00

+ £8.46 Gift Aid

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Donation by Jayne Forman on 02/03/11

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Donation on behalf of Brian + Catherine Cumming who are running the Balmoral 10K in aid of cancer. Good luck to the pair of you.

Donation by Rosemary Mearns on 02/03/11

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£25,914.93
  • Offline donations£0.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£25,914.93
  • Gift Aid£4,168.55

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