My story

In May of this year I am running the full length of The Cumbria Way long distance footpath (72 miles) in under 24 hours. Im hoping to raise as much money as possible for the Castleberg Hospital in Giggleswick, North Yorkshire. I hope to raise this money in memory of my mother Denise Candlin.

In November 2011 my mum became suddenly ill without warning. She was initially diagnosed with an inner ear infection and told that she would get better. After several weeks of deteriorating poor health she was finally taken for a brain scan which revealed a large tumour on the front right hand side of her brain. This was later diognosed, four days before Christmas, as a type 4, terminal brain tumour with a 0% chance of survival. Despite major brain surgeory to try and prelong her life she sadly passed away surrounded by her family on the 24th January 2012 in Catleberg hospital near her home in the Yorkshire dales.  

It is my aim, through generous dontations, to raise money to help support the hospital. The money will be used to help buy much need medical equipment which helped my mum in her final few weeks.

Castleberg is a small cottage hospital which nurses many elderly patients who are recovering from operations and other health problems. It also, on occasion, cares for terminally ill patients who are near the end of their life's. Without this hospital many elderly, vulnerable and terminally ill people wouldn't be able to receive the vital help and treatment that they need.

The staff at the hospital offer amazing care which sadly can go overlooked. Without their dedicated support many people would suffer alone and in pain. The treatment I witnessed to my mother and other patients was incrediably professional and compassionate. The hospital gave me and many others the opportunity to be with their loved ones as they passed away or recover from illness. 

I want to raise as much money as I can to say a massive thankyou to all the staff for their work and their continued support. The more money raised, the more people can be helped.

All donations are greatly received and will not be forgotton. All donations made are fully secure and every penny will go to the hospital to help people.

Thank you.

My charity

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust Charitable Fund

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust Charitable Fund

Charity Registration No. 1050730

Donations support a wide range of charitable and health related activities benefiting both patients and staff within the Trust. The Trust relies on the kindness and generosity of many individuals, groups and companies who donate their time and money for this purpose.

Donations 79

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What a tough challenge to do in memory of your wonderful Mum and my very special friend. Well done you! Love Dot xx

Donation by Dorothy Armstrong on 03/06/12

£10.00

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A donation from my Austwick Church Fellowship talk which Denise organised - well done David.

Donation by Julia Stagg on 25/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Well done David.

Donation by Chris Ellison & Kate Smith, Austwick on 21/05/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Well done m' bootey! We are all incredibly proud of you. Love from Dandoo, Josie, Bames, Yummer & Big xxxxx

Donation by Josie Candlin on 20/05/12

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Well done Dave x

Donation by Hayley Irwin on 12/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Well done Dave!

Donation by Tom Dye on 09/05/12

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Good luck today Dave. What you are doing is amazing.

Donation by Jess & Paul on 07/05/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Is that Joss Naylor on the way..ney lad its Capa..All the best for the run!

Donation by David Addenbrooke on 06/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 05/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 05/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Wishing you success with your run and I hope you raise a lot of money towards your very worthy cause. With best wishes Orna ( Israel)

Donation by Ruth bertfield on behalf of Orna on 27/04/12

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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Dear David, sorry my message is too long to fit on here, here is the full message http://pastebin.com/SVCWu5Lh good luck and much love x

Donation by Julie Windebank on 24/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Train hard and well, and give it your best!

Donation by Robert Jung on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Great effort and may your weather be did tae you on the high day. G'un robh math a gad! (Good luck)

Donation by Jim Loudon on 16/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Hello friend, it's been a long time and I've nothing but good memories. If ever I knew someone that could do this, it'd be you. I wish you my best. x

Donation by Jake Young on 10/04/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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hi david, wishing you the very best for your run, your mum was a star and her chocolate chip cookie recipe is still going well in my house. xxxxxx

Donation by maggie young on 10/04/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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What your doing is fantastic mate! Keep up the training!

Donation by Benjamin Harvey on 08/04/12

£10.00

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I ran a half marathon in memory of my Dad, but that doesn't even come close to 72 miles. The very best of luck from a newbie runner

Donation by Anonymous on 07/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Your Mum would have been very proud! Good luck Simon & Sally

Donation by Sally Robinson on 02/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Very best of luck from a fellow runner.

Donation by Anonymous on 30/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Sarah McCormack on 30/03/12

£10.00

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Good Luck Dave! x

Donation by Jannine Arbour on 26/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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A brilliant form tutor & a very caring, supportive lady. Good Luck David! X

Donation by georgina taylor on 22/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Great form tutor and wonderful woman. Good luck xxx

Donation by Georgie Brigden on 21/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck man!!

Donation by ben robinson on 18/03/12

Donation summary

  • * Online donations$2,672.08
  • Offline donations$0.00
  • Text donations$0.00
  • Total raised$2,672.08
  • Gift Aid$588.31

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