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Target: £2,000.00
Raised so far: £2,133.00
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My story

 

Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

I am pleased to say that I have done it, finishing in 1hr 35mins (24 mins behind Jenson Button!).

Why did I do this - Contrary to rumour it was not just to be able to wear lycra and rubber in public, but in order to raise funds for a charity dear to my heart. 

Myotonic Dystrophy is a chronic muscle wasting disease that runs in my wife Gaynor’s family, though she is not affected, her brother Adrian and sister Debbie both are, and her mother Christine died 3 years ago following complications resulting from her condition.  It is the most common and variable form of muscular dystrophy. It is a neuromuscular genetic disease that affects around 1 in 8000 children and adults.

The Myotonic Dystrophy Support Group has been a real help to our family, its overall aim is to offer the hand of friendship and support to those affected by Myotonic Dystrophy, be they patients, carers or professionals; via the helpline, newsletter, website, annual conference and local meetings. Research is also funded by the Support Group. I hope you can give something to support this good cause

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

If you are able to support my efforts I would kindly ask you to consider making a donation, the Myotonic Dystrophy Support Group will appreciate any help you are able to offer.

Thanks and kind regards

Rob

 

Donation by Simon Meek 27/07/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Sorry late as always! Extra fiver if you can beat the time and any racing drivers at Tatton!! Well done. Donation by Gully 15/07/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Very well done! Fantastic achievement. From everyone at HDA. Donation by Hankinson Duckett Associates 14/07/09  

£50.00

well done Rob. all these types of disease need as much help as they can get for research and care Donation by DAVID SALKELD 13/07/09  

I've rowed on that lake a few times but never fancied swimming in it! Well done. Donation by Ed Standring 09/07/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Donation by Richard Bailey 09/07/09  

£25.00

Great effort Rob. The trainers may be needed again though, Lewis Hamilton is doing Tatton! Donation by J&M Blaydes 09/07/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Well done Rob-sorry bit late.Sounds very good time. We managed our Three Peaks challenge-hard work but it's a good feeling afterwards. Donation by Jean Godbert 09/07/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Well done, great effort Donation by Giles King 08/07/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Well done Rob! Simon Donation by Simon Milner 08/07/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Very best wishes. Hope you succeed! Donation by Martin Kelly 07/07/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

well done, Coke adds life Donation by keith rodwell 07/07/09  

Rob, well done, but stop this triathlon nonsense now! Don't be lured by any IRONMAN stories..... Donation by Ferg & Sue Wiseman 06/07/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Congratulations, I'll be watching Tatton from the ice cream van.... Donation by Stuart Murray 06/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good effort & well done medallion man Donation by Andrew Aherne 06/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

You know full well it is ONLY about the rubber and the lycra - top man! Donation by Chris Bouckley 05/07/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Remember to pump your tyres up Bro! Donation by neil trevor 04/07/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

A very worthwhile cause ! Good luck Dean Donation by Dean Young 03/07/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Grant Drummond 03/07/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck Donation by Ross Dixon 03/07/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous 03/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

I am donating this on the basis that you beat Bob Dyson Donation by Gareth Middleton 03/07/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Go for it Donation by Will Clark 03/07/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck, Rob. Hopefully see you Wednesday! Dave Donation by David Bridges 02/07/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best of luck Rob! Donation by Louise McGuinness 02/07/09  

I am sure the lycra is part of it - a great cause Donation by Arthur Lovitt 02/07/09  

Good luck Rob - just make sure you beat the Lovells team!! Donation by michael gallimore 02/07/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck Rob! Donation by Janneke Saebo 02/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Rob Donation by Richard Evans 02/07/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Best of luck; hope it's not too warm Donation by Peter Malpas 02/07/09  

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* Total raised online: £1,538.00
  Offline donations: £595.00
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £378.79

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