My story

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Ten years ago, I lost my baby son, Archie to spina bifida.

To help others who are faced with the challenges of these disabilities, I became a Patron of Shine, a charity which supports individuals with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus and their families.  I have also taken part in many fundraising activities and raised tens of thousands of pounds.

Now, 10 years since Archie passed away, I am launching the Archie Mills Memorial Challenges – a fundraising and awareness initiative to both celebrate Archie’s memory and to give support and inspiration to others.

I will be taking part in many fundraising activities including a Leeds2London sporting challenge where I will cycle over 200 miles from Leeds to London NON-STOP and then take part in the Virgin Olympic Distance Triathlon the next day.

It would be great if you could join me for my journey or for the Triathlon and raise money for Shine, or just make a donation to the cause. 

All the monies donated to the Archie Mills Memorial Challenges will be spent by Shine on supporting babies and children with spina bifida and hydrocephalus and their parents. Both children and parents face unimaginable challenges, particularly in the difficult years after birth when young children often face multiple surgical operations and complicated processes to control both bowel and bladder. Many also have learning challenges due to hydrocephalus. Shine provides not only expert support when needed but a broad and supportive community of people throughout the country who can offer encouragement and share experiences.

Your support would be much appreciated.

My charity

Spina bifida • Hydrocephalus • Information • Networking • Equality - SHINE

Spina bifida • Hydrocephalus • Information • Networking • Equality - SHINE

Charity Registration No. 249338

Formerly ASBAH (Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus). Spina bifida, Hydrocephalus, Information, Networking, Equality - SHINE is the only national charity providing practical support to help individuals and families affected by spina bifida and hydrocephalus.

Donations 11

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A fantastic charity for special people, I had a baby just like Archie. good luck!

Donation by Julie Hatfield on 21/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck with the challenge

Donation by David Bowler on 05/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Stan Booth on 31/03/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Shine on Mr Mills.

Donation by Tony Dalgarno on 18/03/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

text donation

Donation by Anonymous on 14/02/12

£5.00

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Hi Danny - you may not remember me but you used to go out with my daughter Emma many years ago when you played in Colin Watt's youth team .

Donation by DAVID GOODERHAM on 06/02/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Top man (and thanks for the lift on Friday!) Burlo.

Donation by Paul Burland on 06/02/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Good Luck Danny, hope you get loads more donations after your excellent item on Calendar.

Donation by Baz Zart on 03/02/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Good luck with everything. Fantastic cause and a wonderful charity who have been there for help if needed for our daughter who has hydrocephalus

Donation by Sue McEwan on 02/02/12

£5.00

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Good luck and I hope you raise your target!

Donation by Lisa Emerson on 02/02/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Good Luck Danny - A Great Cause!!

Donation by Keith Elliott on 01/02/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£195.00
  • Offline donations£5.00
  • Text donations£5.00
  • Total raised£205.00
  • Gift Aid£47.50

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