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.

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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.

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Donation by Zoey Williamson on 06/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good Luck Dave! Your mum would be proud Thank you mummy Candlin for everything u taught us! Go for it Dave, we're all routing for u!! x

Donation by Louise Smith on 06/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck Dave, all the best xxx

Donation by Samantha Fitch on 06/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good Luck Dave....i'll give you a 10 out 10, which is much better than the 6 I received for my french bread pizza in year 7. All the best.

Donation by Joseph Green on 06/03/12

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Good Luck Capa!

Donation by Laura Howarth on 06/03/12

£5.00

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all the best Dave

Donation by Ian Aldous on 06/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck Dave. I'm behind you all the way (metaphorically). All the best to you and your family.

Donation by James Brigden on 06/03/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

For a lovely lady, enjoy your run & even if you don't do it in the 24 hours you are a great guy for trying x x

Donation by Jane Wickham (Evans) on 06/03/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Best of luck.

Donation by Simon Hakwes on 06/03/12

£20.00

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Good Luck! Keep me informed on when you do it and I will come and cheer you on some of the way! :-)

Donation by Emily Whipps on 06/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck with the run capa!! keep up the training :)

Donation by Matty on 06/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good Luck luvly, every confidence you will do fantastically xx

Donation by Ellen Robinson on 06/03/12

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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All the best!

Donation by Peter Burgess on 06/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Hello? Yes? I didn't bother reading what it is you're doing, but good luck on your sponsored walk/run/transgender realignment - whatever it is.

Donation by Steve Charnock on 06/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Dave, good luck to you, see you soon

Donation by John Francis on 06/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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good luck fella :)

Donation by nathaniel cohn on 05/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Best of luck A. Andrea & U. Alan

Donation by Andrea Bretherick on 05/03/12

£100.00

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Good luck, Boy x

Donation by Stephanie on 05/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good Luck David, Mandy, Phil, Tom and James xxxxx

Donation by Mandy Dye on 04/03/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Best of Luck David, Elaine & Chris Cartwright

Donation by Elaine Cartwright on 04/03/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good Luck xox

Donation by Marie Lynchey on 04/03/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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good lucky capa boyo!!! always thinkin of you my carling darling!!!

Donation by Rob Wintrip on 04/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Try not to fall over!!! Good luck xxxx

Donation by Anonymous on 04/03/12

£40.00

+ £10.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck Capa x Lainey

Donation by Anonymous on 04/03/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Good luck with your run man!

Donation by Rob on 04/03/12

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£1,760.00
  • Offline donations£0.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£1,760.00
  • Gift Aid£387.50

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