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Mark White's page
I'm cycling from John O'Groats to Lands' End for Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity (GOSHCC) because they saved my daughter's life.
$3,309.02 raised of $3,035.10 target
74 donations
My Target:
$3,035.10
$3,309.02 raised so far
How to make a donation
Donate online at - www.justgiving.com/MarkWhite1000
By mobile internet Scan this code on your smartphone to go straight to Mark White's page.
By text message to donate £10 Text XXSA60 £10
to 70070
My story
Quite often it is very personal, why people choose to raise money for charity, and my reasons are no exception.
At 5 months old, our daughter was lucky enough to catch a cold, which highlighted severe breathing difficulties, which, without the cold to bring them to our attention, would have eventually proved fatal, as the oxygen demands of a growing baby increase rapidly within the first year of their lives.
She was rushed into hospital and was several weeks in Intensive Care. Investigations could not discover why her condition prevailed. A detailed scan showed a heart and trachea abnormality. They told us that things didn’t look good. They said that there was a chance that she could be treated elsewhere. She was transferred to Birmingham Children’s Hospital and after further consultation we were told that although they could perform the heart operation, they could not complete the trachea surgery that was needed to save her life.
It was decided that she would be transferred to Great Ormond Street Hospital, where Professor Martin Elliot had been contacted. Professor Elliot, was due to be going to Philadelphia to lecture on the very state-of-the-art procedure that our daughter needed.
We were given no guarantees, as the procedure was groundbreaking at the time. Quite bluntly, we were told that she had more chance on the operating table than on the bed that she lay in. We had no choice. She had to have the operation and the chance to survive.
We were the luckiest parents alive; the operation was a complete success. She had her trachea rebuilt to give her the ability to take in more oxygen. This involved heart by-pass surgery at 5 months old. The recovery was slow, but the worst was over.
Darcey is now nearly 9 years old and is a thoroughly active young girl, doing all of the things that every other 9 year old does. We have visited Great Ormond Street many times so that Darcey could have regular check ups; the last time we went we were told that her progress was such that they didn’t need to see us for another 3 years. We are delighted.
It may be that she may need surgery again, it may not; this is a question that cannot be answered as anyone who underwent this procedure hasn’t reached maturity yet. What we do know is that we have our daughter with us today, and nothing could make us happier. We are eternally grateful to the skill and dedication of the Tracheal team at Great Ormond Street.
I’d love to raise as much money as I can for Great Ormond Street, to give something back – although I could never, ever give enough - and so that other families can have the chance to be as lucky as we are.
That’s why I’m doing this cycle ride.
Please give what you can – it will make a difference.
Also, if it is appropriate, could you please pass the link on to as many people that you know as you can, as this can support the aim to raise as much money as possible.
Mark.
My gallery 9
My updates 3
As the reason for taking on the challenge was for Darcey, I thought it only fitting that she had the final word. "Hello, thank you for supporting my hospital. My Daddy put a lot of effort into his cycle ride, so we met him at Land's End because we missed him" Darcey White aged 9.
Well, I did it! it was great to see Karen and the children at the end of the ride, 1038 miles later. People have been so kind along the way, including the owners of the bed and breakfasts that I've had the good fortune to stay in. I thank everyone who has made a donation.
Fundraising is going really well! I'm overwhelmed by people's generosity, it's brilliant! Darcey had a party today - It's her 9th birthday tomorrow, just reminds me how lucky we are. I've created a blog if people want to follow it: http://markwhite1000.blogspot.co.uk/
My charity
Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity (GOSHCC)
Charity Registration No. 235825
We need to raise £50 million each year to help rebuild and refurbish Great Ormond Street Hospital, buy vital equipment and fund essential research. Amazing things happen at Great Ormond Street Hospital every day. With your help we can keep the magic alive for our very ill children & their families.
Donations 74
Here's to a smooth ride and a fantastic finish.
Donation by Sue Wilson on 10/07/12
£30.00
+ £7.50 Gift Aid
Good luck
Donation by Michael Pagan on 10/07/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Good Luck Mark!!
Donation by Lee Ford on 09/07/12
£15.00
+ £3.75 Gift Aid
A fantastic cause, tribute and exciting challenge. Best of Luck!
Donation by A Going Going Bike follower on 09/07/12
£15.00
+ £3.75 Gift Aid
Mark, you are getting on a bit now, are you sure your body is up to this wee challenge? good luck and God bless
Donation by Dave & Julie R. on 09/07/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
What a great challenge for such a worthy cause. Good luck.
Donation by Tina Mendolia on 09/07/12
£5.00
+ £1.25 Gift Aid
What a worthy cause. Got for it Mark! Good luck. Rebecca x
Donation by Rebecca Bell on 09/07/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
You're a true champion Mark, all the very best. Lots of Love Kelly xx
Donation by Kelly Scragg on 09/07/12
£5.00
+ £1.25 Gift Aid
Good luck Mark x
Donation by Fiona Green on 09/07/12
£5.00
+ £1.25 Gift Aid
Best of luck Mark. Sending you lots of love - Sarah x
Donation by Sarah Pemberton on 09/07/12
£25.00
+ £6.25 Gift Aid
Good luck Mark , it looks like a great cause . I hope the knees hold out !
Donation by Carole & Mark Hall on 09/07/12
£30.00
All the best Mark! We'll throw in a tub of Vasaline as well xxx
Donation by Jackie and Dale White on 08/07/12
£100.00
+ £25.00 Gift Aid
Fantastic challenge. Good luck and have a safe journey.
Donation by Rob & Andrea Bould on 08/07/12
£25.00
+ £6.25 Gift Aid
Good luck Mark - see you soon. Jase
Donation by jason bromfield on 08/07/12
£5.00
+ £1.25 Gift Aid
Lots of luck Mark, fab what you are doing!!
Donation by jackie blackley on 06/07/12
£5.00
+ £1.25 Gift Aid
Lots of Luck Mark love Jen
Donation by Jenny Barlow on 05/07/12
£25.00
+ £6.25 Gift Aid
Fab that you are giving something back good luck on the ride lv pauline
Donation by Pauline Taylor on 05/07/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
A fantastic challenge Mark, you are truly inspirational. Good Luck x x
Donation by Maria Price on 05/07/12
£25.00
+ £6.25 Gift Aid
An awesome feat for an awesome charity! Good luck!
Donation by Nick Lowry on 05/07/12
£30.00
+ £7.50 Gift Aid
Good Luck Mark!! x x
Donation by Laura Orme on 05/07/12
£15.00
+ £3.75 Gift Aid
Good Luck Mark x x x
Donation by Lisa Pankhurst on 05/07/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Mark, Top man, top charity and top challenge! Best of luck Si
Donation by Simon Jones on 05/07/12
£25.00
+ £6.25 Gift Aid
Nice one Mark! Good luck with the challange.
Donation by Martin Nolan on 05/07/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Glad to be the first to donate. Well done Mark a really worth while charity to raise money for. Oliver and Claire x
Donation by Claire Hulme-Wilson on 01/07/12
£10.00
Donation summary
- * Online donations$3,309.02
- Offline donations$0.00
- Text donations$0.00
- Total raised$3,309.02
- Gift Aid$544.23
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