Lisa's page
I'm fundraising for Maggie's Centres because they support me and others living with cancer.
£61,598.57 raised of £50,000.00 target
108 donations
My Target:
£50,000.00
£61,598.57 raised so far
How to make a donation
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My story
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My Story
On Monday 25th April 2011, completely out of the blue, I was diagnosed with Myeloma which is cancer of the blood plasma cells. I had always been healthy and fit, like many working mums juggling multiple tasks of work, children, home and relishing it. As a wife and mum, with 2 young children and a busy job, this has meant a massive change to all our lives.
There is currently no cure for Myeloma but newer treatments can halt the cancer for longer and improve quality of life. The medical treatment I receive from the team at the Western General is fantastic, and with the phenomenal support of Andrew Anderson and his team at Maggie's Edinburgh we are looking to the future in a positive way.
Maggie's has provided so much support for us alreday and has become a haven for me......Walking into the centre is like walking into the warm sunshine.
To raise awareness and funds for the terrific work Maggie's undertake, over the course of the next 10 months, I want to raise a minimum of £50,000. This will help provide further resources for patients and their families just like me.
I have been overwhelmed with the support of my friends many of whom have already offered to undertake a range of activities to support the campaign.
LAUNCH EVENT : AN EVENING OF GLITTER & SPARKLE!
We launched Lisa's challenge with a fabulous Ladies Glitter & Sparkle event held at Maggie's Edinburgh on the 15th December. Around 300 ladies came along all looking fabulous and through their generosity we raised a massive £18383.05. Thank you so much to everyone.
MARIE MCPHERSON'S CHRISTMAS COFFEE MORNINGS
Marie held 2 fantastic coffee mornings in the lead up to christmas raising £550. Many thanks to all who contributed and to Marie for hosting.
GUMLEY FAMILY WALK
On Saturday 7th January 2012 Vicky and John Gumley hosted our first family walk around Adiston Mains. This was a lovely day with lots of sun and smiling faces. A wonderful cake stall greeted us on return and £846.00 was raised with more coming through Just Giving. Huge thanks to Vicky and John and all the walkers.
LBG CAKE SALE 25TH JANUARY
My fantatsic team at Lloyds kicked off their fundraising with a superb sale of home baking. Their impressive efforts raised £380.00 and satisfied lots of sweet tooths!
RUGBY COLLECTION : STEW MEL V WATSON'S FP 11TH FEBRUARY
We were delighted to be invited along to collect at the above game raising £253.62.
JO'S COFFEE & CAKE MORNING 17th FEBRUARY
This fantastic coffee morning hosted by Jo Spence to kick of the fundraising for Hazel & Olwen's marathon raised a whopping £608.50. Huge thanks to the girls and everyone who came along - the home baking was amazing!!
KELLY MARCUS RAN THE PARIS HALF MARATHON - 4TH MARCH 2012
My wonderful friend Kelly took to the streets of Paris and ran like the wind for our challenge raising a massive £1071.40. Thank you so much Kells.
MILTON KEYNES HALF MARATHON - 4TH MARCH 2012
Huge thanks to my fantastic colleagues from LBG who ran in this race, this included Jess Hill, Tanya Veingard, Alice Laing, Gordon Lott, Richard Mason, James Smith and Caroline Rowan. Despite the awful weather they came in with great times and smiles on their faces and raised a tremendous £1995.00 & an additional £2k from the LTSB Foundation through Matched Giving. Thank you so much.
LTSBS BOYS SLIMATHON
6 guys, 8 weeks and 8 stone.....well they did it. My fantatsic colleagues from LTSBS undertook this amazing challenge to get fit for summer - see the pre and post pictiures on my web site. Thanks for Kevin for pulling together, Andy, Ally and the guys for undertaking this and to everyone who supported them in raising a massive £3171, and they look fantastic too.:-)
CAROLYN WILSON'S BOOK SWAP EVENING - 20th APRIL 2012
Big thanks to Carolyn for hosting this event and for everyone for going along and raising £370.00. Greatly apprecaited.
LYNN MARSHALL RUNNING THE LONDON MARATHON - 22nd APRIL
Thank you to the amazing Lynn Marshall who completed this year's London Marathon despite having an injured leg. She is one fab lady! Thanks to everyone who supported Lynn to raise £1428.70 - awesome
INDULGE AFTERNOON TEA - Sat 28th APRIL
Massive thanks to everyone who came along to our Afternoon Tea and for all our supporters. We raised an incredible £8268.00. Also to the Sheraton for their support and first class service, Karen at Worn Once, Sarah at Bravado, Vicky at Take Control, Hazel at Arbonne, Lesley at Aran Aromatics, Sandra at Fussione and our gorgeous models.
MONSTER BIKE & HIKE - 5th MAY
6 amazing teams took part in this annual Maggie's event on behalf of our Challenge for Maggie's. Incredible efforts at Bronze, Silver and Gold raising a massive £14553.00. See the website for full details and photos. I'm lost for words and in awe of their determination and strength....
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Lisa Stephenson, February 2012
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MONSTER BIKE & HIKE - 5 MAY 6 amazing teams took part in this annual Maggie's event for our Challenge, raising a massive £14553.00. See the website for full details and photos. I'm lost for words and in awe of their determination and strength....
Thanks to Julia and Kells who sang in the SMC Community Choir last night and for all who donated to the collection raising £350.
INDULGE AFTERNOON TEA - Sat 28 APRIL Thanks to all who came along and to our supporters. We raised £8268.00. To the Sheraton, Karen at Worn Once, Sarah at Bravado, Vicky at Take Control, Hazel at Arbonne, Lesley at Aran Aromatics, Sandra at Fussione and our gorgeous models.
Thank you to Carolyn Wilson who held a book swap evening last week and raised £370, huge appreciation to Carolyn and all who went along.
Wow a huge thank you to my fabulous friend Lynn Marshall who completed the London Marathon last weekend in 4 hours 45 mins and has raised a massive £1263.70. Awesome!
My charity
Maggie's Centres
Charity Registration No. SC024414
Maggie’s Centres are calm, uplifting, inspiring places, where people come to feel at home, to find friendship, solace and practical help. People can access information on cancer and its treatment, emotional support, confidential counselling and advice. Visit www.maggiescentres.org for more info.
Donations 108
Donation by Sheena Rowley on 22/05/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Donation by Anonymous on 20/05/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
We met briefly, today I read the artice and my heart goes out to you and your family. Keep your positive spirit, Wishing you all the best x
Donation by Pauline White on 10/05/12
£25.00
+ £6.25 Gift Aid
Lisa, lovely to see you on Sat, you are simply amazing!! One of my friends (Sarah Flemming) couldn't make the tea but gave me a donation:-) Caroline x
Donation by Caroline Steedman on 01/05/12
£25.00
+ £6.25 Gift Aid
We've never met but I heard your story via my friend on FB. Wishing you all the best. You are an inspiration!
Donation by Yvonne Over on 29/04/12
£50.00
Hope your afternoon tea goes brilliantly today Lisa - so sorry I won't be there with you. Much love to you and all the family. SX
Donation by Sarah Cran on 28/04/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Nik Thompson & Abi Matthews, who won the Office sweep, have donated this. Number of donations now exceeds days to go til the Games!!
Donation by Alex Corrish on 19/04/12
£30.50
+ £7.63 Gift Aid
Donation from Sarah Bentley
Donation by Anonymous on 16/04/12
£60.00
Very pleased to be your 100th Doner ! Best wishes to you and Peter, David
Donation by David Leen on 16/04/12
Thinking of you Lisa and hoping that amazing courage of yours keeps you and your family filled with hope. Much love Roberta
Donation by roberta doyle on 13/04/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Well done Lisa. Although I've never met you, I'm inspired by your challenge, spirit and energy. You go for it girl! Helen Macfarlane
Donation by Helen Macfarlane on 12/04/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Thinking about you Lisa and hope your treatments go well. Good luck with the fundraising. Take care love from Jean and Phil (Lesley's friends)
Donation by Jean Peacock on 12/04/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Lisa - best of luck with absolutely everything. John
Donation by John Penman on 11/04/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Lisa, l have just found out, every good wish to you. Caroline & Peter
Donation by caroline wilson on 04/04/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Hi Lisa - I have just found out about your diagnosis. Very very very best wishes and love to you. Tim
Donation by Tim Allan on 28/03/12
£100.00
+ £25.00 Gift Aid
Very best wishes, Lisa.
Donation by Alison Holt on 27/03/12
Fantastic progress Lisa! You are an inspiration.
Donation by Alex, Max and Charlotte Leadley Brown on 27/03/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
With very best wishes Lisa. Insupport of Hazel Anderson's marathon. Kate Ramsay BRAID VETS
Donation by Catherine Ramsay on 25/03/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Donation by Matt Young on 23/03/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Sally passed on your link Lisa and i'm humbled and inspired by your bravery and huge fundraising efforts. all the best with your own treatment
Donation by David Oldfield on 20/03/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
The 2012 Holborn Office collection. Thinking of you and wishing you all the best with your treatment. Kind regards, The London 2012 Team xxx
Donation by Lucy Hateley on 20/03/12
£30.00
+ £7.50 Gift Aid
Prayers and thoughts are with you and the family
Donation by Paul Turner on 19/03/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
I hope this will help.
Donation by Love Emma: 4S on 16/03/12
£52.15
+ £13.04 Gift Aid
Stunning effort and very best wishes
Donation by Calum Graham on 13/03/12
£20.00
Prayers&thoughts to you all. I shouldn't have been surprised you are using your energies to raise funds for this gr8 cause.Good luck.
Donation by Frances Burns on 08/03/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Donation summary
- * Online donations£6,879.65
- Offline donations£54,718.92
- Text donations£0.00
- Total raised£61,598.57
- Gift Aid£1,592.41
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