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Liz & Chris climb the Big One
I'm collecting for Funding Neuro because their goal is essential and will benefit many,
Event: Funding Neuro - Greatest Climb on 10/01/2012
Team Members: Dave, Nikki, Paul, Wobbly Williams team
£3,205.00 raised of £2,000.00 target
34 donations
My Target:
£2,000.00
£3,205.00 raised so far
How to make a donation
Donate online at - www.justgiving.com/Liz-ChrisRyankilimanjaro
By mobile internet Scan this code on your smartphone to go straight to Liz Ryan's page.
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My story
Life brings many welcome surprises and some, like Parkinson’s Disease which are not so good and take all our ingenuity and wisdom to make the best of the rest of our days. Pd is a dismal degenerative illness making life tough for all involved and it was not in my plan. But to our amazement the 4 years since diagnosis have brought friends fun, laughter and fitness too.
Why ? I discovered Wobbly Bryn Williams and have been busy ever since. I try to face PD with exercise, hope and by finding the sometimes black, often ironic or even slapstick funny side of my life. The whole of my family-friend tribe has worked, walked or donated to assist in the search for a cure. They are desperate for me to wear out or need a good rest so they can relax too.
I shocked myself and them when I agreed to join Bryn on his attempt to climb Kilimanjaro. Many thought I signed up just for the endless shopping for kit. They do have good reason! But this wasn't true at all and having now seen Kilimanjaro - no amount of shopping is reward for what it takes to reach the top! Chris knows my limitations so although we hoped to go high our aim was not as ambitious as the other Wobblies and we aimed for Kibo but not the top. We walked and walked but then threw another custard pie and it landed on me.
One Autumn afternoon, on a French mountain, we took a scenic detour (no path) OOOhh noo! I slid and slid, damaging my knee. An operation followed. All this took time and reduced training. Nevertheless with considered medical advice we did our best. Indeed the team spirit was so powerful that we thought we might make it to Kibo but it was not to be. We were forced to retire having spent 3 painful days on Kilimanjaro and discovering that when we gave up camping some 30 years ago there was a good reason for it.
But 27 others made it to the summit. Awesome. Nikki and David and Bryn tooktokens from me which made it even though I didn't. It was the hardest thing they had ever done and I am so so proud of them. The group pulled together cried and laughed together and won the respect of the mountain guides.
During a journey home lasting some 28 hours I have pondered the amazing the sad and the frightening bits of our latest adventure. It was a challenge that proved too much for me and my now famous "bad knee" and this meant I faced the surprisingly difficult challenge of accepting the wisdom of a considered retreat. I coped because I am humbled by the strength and courage of Team Wobbly. I was and am simply proud to be included at all. They are amazing!
PLEASE SUPPORT US and make a gift to help in the search for a way to deliver healing drugs to the parts of the the brain which need treatment. Funding Neuro seeks to develop a means of passing the blood brain barrier and when a system is found it will assist many with illnesses such as Parkinson’s, Motor Neurone, MS stroke and brain tumours.
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My charity
Funding Neuro
Charity Registration No. SC042061
Funding Neuro funds research that will lead to treaments and cures for neurological conditions. We do this by bringing researchers in all fields and patients of all disorders together to share ideas and to deliver results.
Donations 34
well done both - every step a victory.
Donation by bill hunter on 08/02/12
£25.00
+ £6.25 Gift Aid
Well done Liz and Chris, really brave effort - look forward to hearing all about it and seeing the pics.
Donation by Laureen and Mike on 06/02/12
£25.00
+ £6.25 Gift Aid
Well done Team Wobbly! Hope your knee is better soon Liz. You have all been very brave!
Donation by Samantha & Martin Bowles on 24/01/12
£15.00
+ £3.75 Gift Aid
Hi Chris & Liz all the best ! Mike
Donation by Mike O'Mahoney on 23/01/12
Dear Chris & Liz, All the very best. Leslie
Donation by Leslie Galloway on 20/01/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Hi Chris & Liz, hope all is going well, looking forward to hearing all about it when you get back.
Donation by Tim Bleasdale on 18/01/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Chris and Liz, Hope all goes well and you have an amazing time. Best of luck. Helen
Donation by Helen Morgan on 15/01/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Good Luck to you all !!!
Donation by Chris Barker on 14/01/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
We'll be bothering God on your behalf as you go! It will be wonderful. Sue and Richard Giles
Donation by Susan Giles on 08/01/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
God Speed and every good wish. Thinking of you all.
Donation by Denise and Clive Yeadon on 07/01/12
Good Luck!!
Donation by David Rhodes on 07/01/12
Best of luck, Liz and team. May the wind be at your back and the sun on your face!
Donation by sarah Young on 06/01/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Climb every mountain,ford every stream, follow every rainbow, till you find your dream...
Donation by Nigel and Sue Priestley on 06/01/12
£100.00
+ £25.00 Gift Aid
Enjoy the experience. I'm sure you will all have a great time. Good luck.
Donation by Barry Conchie on 04/01/12
Hi Chris and Liz Good luck on you epic climb! Enjoy every moment for a fantastic cause!! Joanne & Jayne (RB)
Donation by Joanne Tordoff on 04/01/12
£25.00
All the best to both of you, don't do too much Liz - you are very brave Lots of love Eva
Donation by Eva Lambert on 04/01/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Good luck, best wishes and don't eat any old meat or drink any unsterilised water
Donation by Charles Joynson on 03/01/12
£50.00
Dear Chris and Liz - very brave - we take our hats off to you Guys. Very best wishes for all the prep. and of course, the climb. Mike and Ena
Donation by Mike Isles on 03/01/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Just a stroll in the park for you two seasoned hikers!!! Who am I kidding???? Enjoy!!! Joan and Steve X
Donation by Joan Short on 03/01/12
£200.00
+ £50.00 Gift Aid
Liz and Chris good luck to you both
Donation by Stephen Park on 03/01/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Liz and Chris Good luck. Best wishes John
Donation by John Dawson on 03/01/12
£25.00
+ £6.25 Gift Aid
Looking forward to following your progress. Heres to many more summits. With all our love Mike and Val xx
Donation by Michael Rushton on 02/01/12
Good luck to you all
Donation by Carol Newall on 29/12/11
Good luck to you Liz, you are really amazing, am looking forward to the tales when you get back.
Donation by Wendy Scott on 29/12/11
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
good luck on your trek, don't over do it, have a happy and heaithy new year, thanks for the plant, see you soon, love Marg & Terry.
Donation by Margaret Mcloughlin on 29/12/11
£20.00
Donation summary
- * Online donations£2,670.00
- Offline donations£535.00
- Text donations£0.00
- Total raised£3,205.00
- Gift Aid£618.75
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