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Another crazy challenge #clairescycle
I'm cycling 400 miles and talking in schools for Spinal Research because so many people would love a cure for paralysis.
$121,119.43 raised of $151,822.48 target
1076 donations
My Target:
$151,822.48
$121,119.43 raised so far
How to make a donation
Donate online at - www.justgiving.com/Claire-Lomas
By mobile internet Scan this code on your smartphone to go straight to Claire Lomas's page.
By text message to donate £10 Text LEGS60 £10
to 70070
My story
Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page. I have started my new fundraising page for a new challenge to raise vital funds for Spinal Research and The Nicholls Foundation. After the Marathon I decided to tackle something in 2013. It will be a bike ride covering 400 miles of England- using the Handbike and the ReWalk suit. I will stop at schools and organisations to talk about my story. (the accident and how I rebuilt my life including the Marathon) The Marathon took 17 days and raised a massive £210,000 for Spinal Research. I can not thank everyone enough for such kind support- donations, walking with me, helping me in anyway and all the lovely messages.
My next challenge is in memory of a very special young woman I was lucky to know. She suffered a similar injury to me in 2010 and contacted me via my website. I visited her in hospital and we became friends. Sadly Catherine Kouam lost her life on 26th August 2012 due to complications. She will be missed by so many and I want to do this bike ride in memory of her, and know she would love to have seen find a cure for spinal injuries. I am supporting Spinal Research and The Nicholls Foundation.
I was injured in an eventing accident in 2007. I have a T4 spinal cord injury which means I am paralysed from the chest down. During my time in hospital I saw many people who had had their lives turned upside down - some who are unable to breath without the use of a ventilator. I have been very lucky to have a lot of support from family and friends helping me deal with this catastophic injury- some don't have this support.
Spinal cord injuries doesn't just mean you can't walk any more- but can also effect sensation, bowel and bladder function, circulation, temperature regulation, sexual function, bone density. It is a lot to deal with when you are injured and can lead to depression as well.
A spinal injury can happen to anyone at anytime in a split second- a cure must be found!
Spinal Research and The Nicholls Foundation are getting closer to finding a cure and need vital funds- this is why I walked the London Marathon.WE NEED TO RAISE AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE to help this happen.
I am using a handbike which is seriously hard work, unlike cycling I can not use my body weight and leg muscles are a lot stronger than arms.
Every donation helps- I appreciate every penny we can raise. The jusgiving donations go to Spinal Research, all the other money we raise is split between SR and Nicholls Foundation. If you would like to donate to the Nicholls Foundation please send a cheque to: The Chestnuts, Eye Kettleby, Melton Mowbray, Leics LE14 2TD
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So please dig
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My charity
Spinal Research
Charity Registration No. 1151015
Spinal Research is a pioneering charity. Its aim is to find ways to repair spinal cord injury and reverse the paralysis that results from it. Based in the UK and recognised as a leader in its field, Spinal Research funds groundbreaking projects at scientific and medical institutions around the world. The next landmark is the launch of clinical trials with paralysed volunteers. These trials will test innovative treatments that could repair damage in the human spinal cord, and so restore sensation and movement.
Donations 1076
Donation by Clare King on 02/05/13
£5.00
+ £1.25 Gift Aid
Keep going Claire! I have no idea what handcycling is like but doing it for 400 miles is incredible! Well Done!
Donation by Will, Georgie, Emily and Tom Cursham on 02/05/13
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Good luck Claire, I look forward to handcycling with you on Friday!
Donation by Geoffrey Elliott-Howell on 02/05/13
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Donation by Anonymous on 02/05/13
£3.00
Donation by Anonymous on 02/05/13
£5.00
+ £1.25 Gift Aid
You are an inspiration
Donation by Denise Burley on 02/05/13
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Claire, you are amazing, and even more so for visiting all the schools! Right behind you!
Donation by Eleanor Abrahams on 01/05/13
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Donation by Neil Jeffery on 01/05/13
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Awesome! Donating on behalf of a buddy who was injured in 2012.
Donation by Colin Deschamps on 01/05/13
$30.00
Nice to see you and the support team flash past me this afternoon! Good luck with the rest of the ride.
Donation by Angela & John Rogers on 01/05/13
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Donation by Richard Woodall on 01/05/13
£3.00
+ £0.75 Gift Aid
Donation by Anonymous on 01/05/13
£1.00
Donation by Nicola Ainsworth on 01/05/13
£5.00
+ £1.25 Gift Aid
Fantastic effort Claire! I followed your marathon story last year, you're an absolute inspiration.Great work raising money for this vital research.
Donation by ROSIE AKENHEAD on 01/05/13
£5.00
+ £1.25 Gift Aid
Go Claire, your are such an inspiration to us all! EQ.
Donation by Amanda Friend on 01/05/13
Donation by Anonymous on 01/05/13
£3.00
Donation by Anonymous on 30/04/13
£30.00
+ £7.50 Gift Aid
Good luck Claire.I hope you get to your target. EQ
Donation by Emma Kendal on 30/04/13
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Donation by Anonymous on 30/04/13
£3.00
Donation by Robert Mathews on 30/04/13
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Inspirational ! Good Luck Claire! EQ - good to see the Equilibrium team are drumming up more support.
Donation by Carolyn Pascoe on 30/04/13
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Donation by Anonymous on 30/04/13
£10.00
Amazing lady!
Donation by Joelle Thoenes on 30/04/13
Donation by Olivia Hazell on 30/04/13
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Donation by Anonymous on 30/04/13
£5.00
+ £1.25 Gift Aid
Donation summary
- * Online donations$15,778.50
- Offline donations$100,716.42
- Text donations$4,624.51
- Total raised$121,119.43
- Gift Aid$3,564.67
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