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Thanks for clicking! As many of you know, my daughter Becky has glaucoma, so IGA (the International Glaucoma Association) is a charity close to my heart (and her eyes). She's had four operations in the past year, and that's only on the first eye. This is not normally something kids get, and it does not run in the family, so her diagnosis last year was a bit of a shock, and it is easy to worry about the future. Some people have asked if they can help... I'm hoping we can do this together.

What I am going to do is a sponsored slim (not swim). The idea is to focus on health, so don't expect any crash diets. If you are willing to sponsor me you can either give a one-off donation or give a small amount now to encourage me and pledge something for every pound I lose - this may be quite a lot because Becky is on my back (not literally, that would add too much to the scales). I am putting an upper limit of 52 (in pounds...lbs) on it, so that you know what the maximimum of money (in pounds...£) will be. Sounds optimistic, I know, but even if I only manage a couple of pounds, that'll still be a couple of pounds (if you know what I mean). I will keep evidence of what I lose, in case you want to check up on me. If you don't want to donate online, I have paper forms and you can also donate by text, just ask me for the number.

It's easy to donate online though and your details are safe – you won't get unwanted emails from anyone. Your money will go directly to the IGA, gift aid included. To finish off, here is some more info about the charity:

The International Glaucoma Association is a charity which raises awareness of glaucoma, promotes research related to early diagnosis and treatment and provides support to patients and carers. They fund a range of research projects to advance the knowledge of the causes of glaucoma and to develop more effective methods of diagnosis and treatment. They also provide information, advice and support through their telephone Sightline service, internet forum, leaflets and newsletters.

THANK YOU from Els and Becky

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International Glaucoma Association

International Glaucoma Association

Charity Registration No. England & Wales N°274681 and Scotland SCO41550

Glaucoma is the leading cause of preventable blindness in the UK - it affects 1 in 50 people over 40. We need your help to continue fighting this insidious condition. We reassure and advise tens of thousands of worried and frightened people free of charge every year, as well as funding vital research.

Donations 23

 

Well done Els you are nearly there X

Donation by samantha leek on 05/04/12

 

This is an amount I have collected from Anke, Jennifer, Patricia (who sponsors monthly) and the generous parents of somebody who had already donated.

Donation by Els Van Geyte on 05/04/12

£69.00

+ £17.25 Gift Aid

 

Good luck and good health to both of you - almost there!

Donation by David Griffiths on 01/03/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

 

Pretty convinced you will go all the way... so here's my contribution.

Donation by Kristin Bryon on 16/02/12

£104.00

 

Deze gift is afkomstig van nonkel Herman en tante Esther. Volhouden Els !

Donation by Wim on 15/02/12

£42.00

 

Good luck Els - hope you lose what you want to (not too much), and reach your target for IGA too.

Donation by Analeen Moore on 14/02/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

 

What a team! Wishing you both every success x

Donation by Hayley Piekarz on 14/02/12

£15.00

+ £3.75 Gift Aid

 

Fab. Good luck

Donation by Esther Reeves on 14/02/12

£13.76

+ £3.44 Gift Aid

 

With warmest wishes and prayers...

Donation by Sophia Butt on 13/02/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

 

Many thanks Els. the IGA needs every penny to support further research and maintain services. Good luck!

Donation by Russell Young Deputy Chief Executive. on 28/01/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

 

A small amount to get you started. In addition, £1 per lb lost is on offer. A great way to benefit both of you! Good Luck from us both.

Donation by Hilary Taylor and Graham Darbyshire on 20/01/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

 

Good luck Els. Veel succes! Lots of love Cobie & Ron

Donation by Cobie Adkins-de Jong on 05/01/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

 

!!!

Donation by anonymous on 28/12/11

£150.00

+ £37.50 Gift Aid

 

Alweer een beetje dichter bij je doel. Veel succes!

Donation by Nicole Kusters on 24/12/11

£25.00

 

Hi Els, long time no hear from. Well done on doing this., Love to all of you from

Donation by Chris Poote on 21/12/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

 

Volhouden zus! Je kunt het...

Donation by Wim Van Geyte on 16/12/11

£50.00

 

Go for it, Els! Here's £1/lb to help you on your way. Best of luck! Josie + Merlin

Donation by Josie Underhill on 15/12/11

£52.00

+ £13.00 Gift Aid

 

A challenge Els, at this time of the year, forget those mince pies! We are confident of your future success in support of Becky - good luck! .

Donation by Fran & Paul Birch on 15/12/11

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

 

Inspirational. All love, Ginny

Donation by Virginia Catmur on 14/12/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

 

Delighted to donate £5/lb, so keep up the good work. Becky has our full permission to nag you! We expect nothing less than the full 52—no pressure ;)

Donation by USA McCarthys on 08/12/11

 

Voila Els, veel succes gewenst ! bees Frank

Donation by Frank De Strooper on 07/12/11

£50.00

 

Here's hoping that things begin to improve for her as she gets more used to the condition. She's a brave lass with a great supportive mum :-)

Donation by Susy Ridout on 01/12/11

 

Very well done so far

Donation by John McCarthy on 27/11/11

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£905.76
  • Offline donations£0.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£905.76
  • Gift Aid£153.69

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