Helen Gilder is fundraising for Dyslexia Action

Helen & Matthew's Great North Swim

Great North Swim 2009

on 12/09/2009

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Team members:

Helen Gilder, Matthew Gilder

Raising money for

Dyslexia Action

Charity Registration No. 268502, Scotland SCO39177

6 million people in the UK are affected by dyslexia, that's 10% of the population. Dyslexia can affect all areas of your life, not just reading and writing. It can cause low self esteem, anxiety, frustration and even depression if unidentified. Through our 26 centres, 158 outposts and our work in schools we work to improve lives through education.

Your money could make a real difference to the lives of those affected by dyslexia.

£25 - could fund a one hour session of multi-sensory tuition £50 - could pay for a parent to attend an awareness course £100 - could help towards the cost of keep a local centre open for one day Your donation will enable us to continue with our valuable work.

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Helen Gilder

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Raised: 196%

Target: £500.00
Raised so far: £979.00

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My story

Thanks for taking the time to visit our fundraising site.

Six months ago we were both pretty unfit and were somewhat surprised that a friend managed to coax us into entering the Great North Swim. We both, to be perfectly honest, entered with the words 'well I can always pull out nearer the time!' The time is getting near and we are both now totally committed to doing the race, which is a mile across Lake Windermere. Since we are unlikely to become regulars at this sort of thing it seems like a perfect opportunity to raise money for charity. We would be delighted if you were able to support us.

We have chosen to support Dyslexia Action as we have been dealing with them for the past year since our eldest child was diagnosed and have found a bunch of people who work tirelessly to help people affected by dyslexia. Six million people in the UK are affected by dyslexia, that's 10% of the population. Dyslexia can affect all areas of your life, not just reading and writing. It can cause low self esteem, anxiety, frustration and even depression if unidentified.

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So please dig deep and donate now.

Thank you very much

Helen & Matthew

	Well done both of you! x Donation by Sally Baughen 13/10/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	amazing ... you made it! Donation by jonathan baron 12/10/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Congrats, it's never easy to stick with it! Donation by Simon Clark 05/10/09	£30.00
	Well done. Next year you could double it up with the Great North Run. Donation by John Cantrill 25/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	well done guys! Donation by lisa dunshea 25/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Congratulations to you both - can't believe Matthew wants to do it again - I think he's hoping to beat you next time Helen! Donation by Irene 21/09/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Well done both! Donation by Claire & Chel 15/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done Helen! Donation by James Livingston 15/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Kathy Welsh 15/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Congratz on not drowning... Donation by Gordon Doran 14/09/09	£40.00
	Enjoy the wet suits. Donation by Stuart and Sara Green 13/09/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	We'll be thinking of you. Have a great swim. Fondest x Donation by Heidi, Iain, Daniel and Dominic Adcock 12/09/09	£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
	Hope all goes well - remember what happens to your "extremities" in cold water - best take some extra packaging. Donation by Colin & Ruth 11/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	All the best. Hope it goes well. Donation by Robert McKie 11/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck! Donation by Asha Dayalji 08/09/09
	good luck! you are much braver than me!!! Donation by Pamela Leon 06/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Gilders! Donation by Karla Harrison 04/09/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Lots of luck, hope its not too cold. Love Kev, Lyn & Dan Skelton. Donation by Kev Skelton 02/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck! Great cause. Hope to see you at the weekend too. James Donation by James Congdon 02/09/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Best of luck Helen and Matthew. Donation by Claire Kitchen 02/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck! Donation by John Pollard 24/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Anonymous 23/08/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good Luck! Donation by Phil Corio 20/08/09	£20.00
	Good luck! Donation by Chris Bayliss 20/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck but watch out for the green weed – there’s a lot of it about during September! Donation by Andrew Vernon 17/08/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	A great challenge - all the best - I look forward to the video! Donation by Lesley Gilder 17/08/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Good luck. Rather you than me! Donation by Lesley Gulliver 16/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck. Donation by Steve Gallacher 14/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck - hope you've got good wetsuits. Donation by Angie and Royston 14/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck with it! Donation by Philip Hill 13/08/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£829.00
Offline donations:	£150.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£208.44

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