A Drop In The Ocean.
£305.00 raised
12 donations
My Target:
£305.00 raised so far
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My story
I'm not a fan of the cold and I've never been keen on dressing up.
So what makes me think of dressing up and swimming in an icy cold North Sea on New Year's Day, 2012?
It started because I read the touching blogs of two siblings whose brother suffered from and recently died from Motor Neurone Disease. He was just 58 years old and fought his illness with dignity and bravery. You can read Andrew's story here - http://supportingandrew.blogspot.com/
Motor Neurone Disease is a group name for progressive neurodegenerative disease that attacks the upper and lower motor neurones. Degeneration of the motor neurones leads to weakness and wasting of muscles, causing increasing loss of mobility in the limbs, and difficulties with speech, swallowing and breathing. There are four main types - Andrew had progressive Bulbar Palsy.
The Motor Neurone Disease Association actively supports those who are diagnosed and their loved ones in practical management of the disease, improving quality of life and sign posting the way to other care providers. MND participates in research towards a better prognosis for sufferers and campaigns for optimum palliative care resources and vital support services. Put simply, without them, the diagnosis of Motor Neurone Disease, would be even more grim than it is.
To support his family, in Andrew's memory, and to raise funds for the Motor Neurone Disease Association, I'll be taking that New Year Dip at approximately 12.30 on the Sandside Beach Area at Scarborough.
It will be cold and wet, but afterwards I will be able to walk away from the situation, get warmed up and changed and spend time with my family. Andrew couldn't walk away from his diagnosis and his family face life without a much loved husband, father and brother.
It's a miniscule effort as far as fund-raising goes, a mere drop in the ocean, but please support me and let's all contribute to the Motor Neurone Disease Association's efforts to alleviate the pain for others who suffer.
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The event takes place on January 1, 2012 and this fundraising page will remain in place until January 31, 2012.
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My charity
Motor Neurone Disease Association
Charity Registration No. 294354
The Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association is the only national organisation in England, Wales and Northern Ireland dedicated to the support of people with MND and those who care for them. Our mission is to fund and promote research to bring about an end to MND. Until then we will do all that we can to enable everyone with MND to receive the best care, achieve the highest quality of life possible, and die with dignity. We will also do all that we can to support the families and carers of people with MND. Our vision is of a world free of MND.
Donations 12
We love John, Janet and their family. You are doing a good thing.
Donation by Cassie & Patrick on 02/01/12
Good Luck :-)
Donation by S on 01/01/12
In memory of John's brother Andrew.
Donation by Mitchell Block on 31/12/11
Good on you for taking the plunge! I hope you'll be wearing your MND bracelet.
Donation by megan on 27/12/11
In honor of John, Janet and family for their loving support of Andrew!
Donation by Theanne Crossett on 26/12/11
Good luck
Donation by Archie & Jeannette Malcolm on 26/12/11
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Donation by SP on 26/12/11
£5.00
+ £1.25 Gift Aid
What a great thing to do on behalf of others, hope it wasn't too cold!
Donation by Jane Haslam on 26/12/11
£5.00
+ £1.25 Gift Aid
Brrr..
Donation by Anonymous on 26/12/11
This one means a great deal to me too :-))
Donation by S on 23/12/11
First fire, now the icy waters! More than I could do - hope you're enormously successful.
Donation by Gerry Cordon on 23/12/11
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Rather you than me, but it is in a good cause!
Donation by Ian Rhodes on 23/12/11
Donation summary
- * Online donations£305.00
- Offline donations£0.00
- Text donations£0.00
- Total raised£305.00
- Gift Aid£35.00
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