My story

Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

For those who do not know, my two year-old twin daughter, Abigail, was born with Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus.  Spina Bifida occurs very early in pregnancy, when the spine and brain are forming and there is no known cure.  One or more vertebrae in the spine fail to close properly, which means that the spinal cord and nerves that run through it are often damaged.  This can cause paralysis below the level of the fault.  In addition, at least 90% of babies born with spina bifida have hydrocephalus.  This is where fluid on the brain fails to drain away as it should, so treatment involves the insertion of a fine tube into the brain to allow this to happen.  As a family we have received exceptional support from the Scottish Spina Bifida Association and for this reason, myself, my younger brother, Neil and best friend Paul, have decided to cycle the 96 miles that is the West Highland Way (from Fort William to Milngavie), ON THE 13TH JUNE 2011, to raise money that will go directly to the Scottish Spina Bifida Association, a worthy charity, who supports over 3,000 children, young people, adults and their families across Scotland who are affected by spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus.  It costs nearly £1million to run their extensive Family Support Service annually, and with less than 1% in government funding your support really will help make a difference.

So please dig deep and donate now.

 

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My charity

The Scottish Spina Bifida Association

The Scottish Spina Bifida Association

Charity Registration No. SC013328

The SSBA seeks to increase public awareness and understanding of individuals with Spina Bifida and / or Hydrocephalus and allied disorders. It aims to support all those affected to identify their needs and to empower them to make informed choices and decisions. Thank you for making a difference.

Donations 114

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All the best Graeme, I hope the weather is good!

Donation by Carol Meldrum on 17/03/11

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Good Luck - wishing you all the best.

Donation by Tracey Davidson on 17/03/11

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Good luck Graeme. It will be difficult without a bike but I'm sure you'll manange some how!!

Donation by Ewan Begg on 17/03/11

£100.00

+ £28.21 Gift Aid

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Good Luck Graeme.

Donation by Elaine Holt on 16/03/11

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Good Luck, a very worthy cause

Donation by Althea Storrier on 16/03/11

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

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Very best of luck...and good weather!!

Donation by Ewan Brown on 15/03/11

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Good luck with all the fundraising and the 3-day challenge.

Donation by alan morris on 15/03/11

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

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Good Luck Graeme and Co. It will be a difficult 3 days but all for a good cause. Kate

Donation by Kate Glass on 14/03/11

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

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Good luck and fingers crossed for fair weather and a following wind!

Donation by Brian Daniel on 14/03/11

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

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Good luck boys. It's a great cause.

Donation by Susan Gray on 14/03/11

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Great Cause. Good luck and Happy peddling!. Sreedhar, Caroline and Rudy

Donation by SREEDHAR PEESAPATI on 14/03/11

£40.00

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All the best Graeme & Co!

Donation by Lisa Baird on 14/03/11

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Enjoy and good luck guys.

Donation by Carla Cummins on 14/03/11

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Good luck guys, it is a great cause, Abigail is beautiful!

Donation by andrea massie on 14/03/11

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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All the best Graeme.....I hope you have a great time and raise a lots of money!!

Donation by Dave McBain on 12/03/11

£50.00

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Good luck!

Donation by Nick O'Neill on 12/03/11

£30.00

+ £8.46 Gift Aid

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Pedal tiger pedal! Hope the sun shines for you all!

Donation by Alexander Robertson on 11/03/11

£100.00

+ £28.21 Gift Aid

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Give it your best boys and have fun too!

Donation by Ruth Mair on 11/03/11

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Good Luck, Graeme, well done!

Donation by Bill Yuile on 11/03/11

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Good luck Graeme !

Donation by YVONNE GIBB on 11/03/11

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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sounds like a tough one lads. good luck

Donation by gordon lyon on 11/03/11

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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All the best lads! Sounds like a great cause for a brave little girl!

Donation by kirsty alexander on 11/03/11

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Best wishes to riders and organisers

Donation by Peter and Consuelo Howe on 11/03/11

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Never was there a more worthy cause. Go for it guys.

Donation by Graeme Tate on 11/03/11

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All the best loons!

Donation by Mike Zanre on 11/03/11

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations$4,510.25
  • Offline donations$0.00
  • Text donations$0.00
  • Total raised$4,510.25
  • Gift Aid$1,060.36

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