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Dorothy Byres's page
I'm taking part in the Spring Step Walk for Bowel Cancer UK because I want to help save lives by raisng awareness
Event: Spring Step on 29/04/2012
£1,470.00 raised of £1,000.00 target
31 donations
My Target:
£1,000.00
£1,470.00 raised so far
How to make a donation
Donate online at - www.justgiving.com/Dorothy-Byres
By mobile internet Scan this code on your smartphone to go straight to Dorothy Byres's page.
By text message to donate £10 Text JEWS85 £10
to 70070
My story
On my 52nd birthday the family got together for a birthday lunch. My sisters partner, Colin had just been diagnosed with bowel cancer so it was not a very cheery celebration.
When I got home my bowel screening kit was in the mail. Having heard all about Colin I completed my screening kit promptly and posted it off. Within a short time I was also diagnosed with bowel cancer. I felt so grateful that I had been diagnosed prior to being aware of a problem and when I learned how around 50% of people do not take up the bowel screening I decided to spread the word as much as possible. I'm now a volunteer with Bowel Cancer UK and yesterday gave my first awareness talk.
I have heard many reasons why people don't complete their screening kits but have never heard a good reason. Feeling fine, not having any symptoms, having had previous clear screenings are all irrelevant.
Symptoms of bowel cancer are, blood when you go to the loo, change in bowel habits for 3 weeks or more, weight loss, tiredness for no apparent reason, pain in abdomen. People may have all, some or no symptoms. Please spread the word and if you have any concerns see your GP and take up screening when invited.
Sorry for the lecture but I'm sure that someone reading this will benefit.
My gallery 2
My updates 2
Delighted with all the people who have sponsored me. I gave my first awareness talk yesterday and was great to officially spread awareness.
Fundraising is going pretty well now, however hope the day of the walk is not like today, 2C Brett!
My charity
Bowel Cancer UK
Charity Registration No. 1071038
Bowel Cancer UK aims to save lives by raising awareness of bowel cancer, campaigning for best treatment and care and providing practical support and advice.
Donations 31
Sorry to take so long to get round to this. Oh, and well done!
Donation by Ian Ramage on 03/07/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Donation by Anna Halliday on 30/05/12
£20.00
This donation is from several people who have given me cash and I've then rounded it up.
Donation by Dorothy Byres on 19/05/12
£100.00
+ £25.00 Gift Aid
Donation by Elizabeth Dobson on 09/05/12
£50.00
well done Dorothy!
Donation by lesley robertson on 08/05/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Sorry we're a bit late with this! Well done! lots of love, Pam and William xx
Donation by pam brogan on 05/05/12
It's so good to see you doing this, compared to where you were last year at this time, good luck & keep fighting, Kenny
Donation by Kenny Dunn on 29/04/12
Good luck :)
Donation by Gail Anderson on 28/04/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
I hope the sun shines. Good Luck x
Donation by Theresa and John Cornish on 27/04/12
£50.00
Dorothy - well done on the way you have used your experience to help and inspire others. Hope your walk goes well! En-joy!
Donation by Catriona & Bob Rogers on 27/04/12
£20.00
GO Dorothy! We shall be cheering you on! With love from Geoff Lindy Jessica and Maxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Donation by Lindy Lloyd on 20/04/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Donation by Mary McNab on 17/04/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
good luck with the walk(s), hope the sun shines on you all xx
Donation by heather Paterson on 16/04/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Wishing you every success with your fundraising and bowel cancer awareness activities- we are full of admiration.
Donation by Leslie and Colin Campbell on 12/04/12
£25.00
+ £6.25 Gift Aid
Well done Dorothy and best of luck Love Ellie and John
Donation by John Plimmer on 10/04/12
£50.00
Fingers crossed it will be a beautiful sunny day for your walk. Wish I was walking with you....maybe next year. Take care xx
Donation by Emily Grassick on 05/04/12
£50.00
Dear Dorothy Have great walk . Good luck Regards Claudette and John Nicolai
Donation by john NICOLAI on 04/04/12
£100.00
Better set yourself a higher target next time !! If you can do it twice I shall treble this !!! Good luck !!
Donation by Marshall Byres on 04/04/12
£160.00
Glad to hear all is going well! Will you be walking faster than when we climbed Arthur's Seat at your 50th??
Donation by Nigel Robb on 04/04/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Donation by Maggie Lewis on 03/04/12
£20.00
Hi Dorothy, All the best and good luck!
Donation by Rita Au Yeung on 03/04/12
£50.00
Donation by Dan Bland on 03/04/12
£10.00
All the best Dorothy, delighted to hear your recovery is going so well!
Donation by Malky Loudon on 02/04/12
£10.00
Hi Dorothy, great to hear you are better. Best of luck with the walk, I am sure you will reach your target in no time.
Donation by Lance Hamilton on 01/04/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Hi Dorothy, best of luck with the walk and the fund raising. Great cause. All the best
Donation by Graham Mackay on 01/04/12
£15.00
+ £3.75 Gift Aid
Donation summary
- * Online donations£1,470.00
- Offline donations£0.00
- Text donations£0.00
- Total raised£1,470.00
- Gift Aid£186.25
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