Ross Henderson is fundraising for RETT syndrome Association UK

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The Fresh 'n' Lo Great Scottish Half Marathon 2009

on 06/09/2009

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Raising money for

RETT syndrome Association UK

Charity Registration No. 327309

Rett syndrome is a rare neurological disorder affecting mainly females and very few males. People with Rett syndrome have profound and multiple physical and learning disabilities and are totally reliant on others for support throughout their lives.

Imagine a healthy baby girl start to become a little person; smiling at 6 weeks, picking things up when she’s 7 months old and at 10 months, she’s crawling her way into everything. Imagine her 1st birthday; she sits up without help and smiles at the camera - even saying her own version of “cheese.”

Now imagine that same baby at age 2. She can no longer sit unaided, stops using her hands to do things and starts wringing them all the time. She starts having seizures and by the time she’s 3, she is grinding her teeth and stops talking. At 6, her spine starts to curve, limiting how well she can move. She screams and laughs during the night for no reason and doesn’t respond to or interact with others. By her 8th birthday, she can’t move on her own, can’t talk and pulls away from social contact with others. This is the reality for parents with children who have Rett syndrome. RSAUK is a national charity seeking to make a difference for people living with Rett syndrome by:

Funding research
Supporting families through telephone support, clinics and our network of support advisers
Providing latest information and best practice
Promoting awareness

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Ross Henderson

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Raised: 89%

Target: £1,000.00
Raised so far: £890.00

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My story

Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

I am running my first half marathon in aid of Rett Syndrome. This is a condition that affects the development of young girls. My friends have a daughter with Rett Syndrome.

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.

Thanks again for taking the time to do this. Just think of me hobbling over the finish line and seeking medical attention - that's got to be worth donating for! :-)

Cheers Ross

	Donation by karen cathcart 20/11/09
	Hi Ross - well done you old bugger - bet those knees took a hammering! Donation by Fraser & Susan 11/10/09
	Well done Ross Donation by Malcolm McPherson 08/10/09
	your time was crap ! Donation by GED BOLLAND 10/09/09
	Donation by Nick Hine 09/09/09
	Donation by Ruth and Jen 09/09/09
	Donation by Frank munro 09/09/09
	oops, we're a day late... did you do it?! bloody hope so! Donation by Fee & Paul 08/09/09
	Well done Ross! Can you send some threads of fitness to Macclesfield? Donation by Laura McCall 08/09/09
	Well done Ross. Go Ross, go Ross... Lucy, Steve and brood. Donation by Lucy sinclair 07/09/09
	We knew you could do it Donation by Mum and Dad 07/09/09
	Donation by Morag, Kevin and Evie 06/09/09
	All the best 2morro, You are doing a very noble thing. Goodluck, The Crombies !! Donation by damian crombie 05/09/09
	From Henderson Optomertists Receptionists Donation by Sonya/ Diane 03/09/09
	Donation by Gillian Syme 02/09/09
	but you only get the money if you finish by monday! Loads of luck x Donation by gillian bruce 02/09/09
	Good luck Ross Donation by Daphne McCulloch 02/09/09
	Run Ross, Run Donation by Andy MacGregor 01/09/09
	Good Luck Ross! Will Maddy be getting less excercise when this is over?? Donation by Bill and Doreen 31/08/09
	Remember the first 13 miles are the worst - good luck! Robbie & Hazel Donation by Robert Kemp 30/08/09
	All the best for the run. Janice xx Donation by Janice Waterson Wilson 29/08/09
	Hi Ross. Haven't heard you mention how sore your legs are from training recently, so hopefully you're super fit and ready to run the 13 miles Donation by Jan McMurran 29/08/09
	Good Luck Ross. I'm sure you'll whip ass on the day:-) Donation by Linda MacGregor 28/08/09
	Good luck Ross - I'm afraid we'll be in London the weekend you are running so we can't cheer you on but I'm sure you'll do great! Donation by Kirsteen , David and Lara xxx 24/08/09
	Good luck Ross - you'll be glad to get across that finish line! All the best, Brian and Elaine Donation by Brian and Elaine 24/08/09
	Good luck speedy ! Donation by Sarah, Graham, Zoe & Ellen 23/08/09
	Good luck Ross - we'll not be there (a busy day of feeding and sleeping) but we'll be thinking about you. Donation by Ailsa, Mike and Katie 22/08/09
	Delighted to support you Ross. We wondered if there would be an 'after' picture as well. Donation by Ethel Gordon 22/08/09
	Donation by Gunter Loffler 21/08/09
	Good luck Ross. Will it be a full marathon next time? ☺ Donation by Ian Pearce 21/08/09

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* Total raised online:	£890.00
Offline donations:	£0.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£241.15

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