My story

SIX IN SIX (for the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service and HEART UK)

Starting on May 26, 2010, I will run the length of the Western Isles in the Outer Hebrides; from Vatersay (south of Barra) in the south to the Butt of Lewis in the north. That's across ten islands. I aim to complete this in six days - which means approximately 27.5 miles daily...more than a marathon-a-day! This is an adventure I have planned myself; it's not an official event. There will only be me running on roads, trails and through hills, with Neil, my brother - acting as support crew/first aider/official photographer - on his bike.

Why?

Firstly, to raise awareness to the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (scotblood.co.uk) and urge people to donate blood. Jen, Neil's wife, would not be here today - after she suffered a postpartum haemorrhage (a life-threatening loss of blood) - if it were not for the SNBTS.

Secondly, I would like to raise money for HEART UK (heartuk.org.uk). HEART UK aim to prevent premature deaths caused by high cholesterol and cardiovascular disease. Some families have a particular type of inherited high cholesterol. This is called ′familial hypercholesterolaemia′ (FH). It’s not caused by an unhealthy lifestyle, but is passed from generation to generation through a ′faulty gene′. In 2002 I discovered I had FH.

So, please donate money to HEART UK and, because the SNBTS is not a charity – please donate blood instead.

You can follow my progress, if you wish, by visiting http://amoxey.wordpress.com where I am attempting to write a blog!

Many thanks,

Aly


My charity

HEART UK

HEART UK

Charity Registration No. 1003904

HEART UK is the only charity in the UK dedicated to supporting people with high cholesterol and their families. We provide education, support and guidance to prevent early deaths caused from inherited and non inherited high cholesterol Help us keep young hearts running by supporting our vital work

Donations 42

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What a life changing challenge you are undertaking. I will follow your blog with interest. Hope your rewards are great and your blisters small. x

Donation by Lesley Smith on 19/05/10

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Hey Alastair, good luck and don't let those Hebridean draughts get up yer kilt!

Donation by Robert B on 19/05/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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best of luck Ali.

Donation by billie stevenson on 19/05/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Dear Aly, Good Luck, look forward to hearing all about it. Love The Nelsons xxx

Donation by Donna and Angus Nelson on 17/05/10

£78.00

+ £22.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck with the adventure

Donation by Claire,Brent,Charly & Brooke x on 17/05/10

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

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Fantastic effort - good luck!

Donation by Peter Thompson on 16/05/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Good luck...it`s a great cause

Donation by Blanche Rennie on 15/05/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Good luck

Donation by Anil Menon on 14/05/10

£20.00

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Good Luck Aly and Neil

Donation by Tom & Louise Clyde on 14/05/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Great cause - good luck to you!!

Donation by Julie & Katie on 13/05/10

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Mox, your a mad man. Best of luck!

Donation by Clive Cardy on 13/05/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Good luck Mox!

Donation by Mal, Tracy, Cian & Cole on 13/05/10

£30.00

+ £8.46 Gift Aid

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Hope the wind doesn't get up too much.

Donation by Graham Harris on 12/05/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Good luck Aly, you're a braver man than me!

Donation by Matt, Tamzin & Leo on 12/05/10

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

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Best of Luck Neil - will be following your progress on the blog!!

Donation by Lynn McIntosh on 12/05/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Aly, I'll double it if you do the return as well... Good Luck in raising money for the Hearts, they need every penny.

Donation by David White on 12/05/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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this is something else moxey, good luck with it.

Donation by Stuart Ralph on 10/05/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£1,402.00
  • Offline donations£495.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£1,897.00
  • Gift Aid£352.56

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