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Simon Kirwan's JustGiving
I'm cycling 700 miles from San Francisco to Tijuana for Spinal Research because of the devastating effects of spinal injuries
Event: California West Coast Ride
£630.00 raised of £5,000.00 target
21 donations
My Target:
£5,000.00
£630.00 raised so far
How to make a donation
Donate online at - www.justgiving.com/Simon-Kirwan
By mobile internet Scan this code on your smartphone to go straight to Simon Kirwan's page.
By text message to donate £10 Text GOCN75 £10
to 70070
My story
Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page. In 2010, my son had an accident resulting in a serious spinal injury. He spent several months in the North West Regional Spinal Injuries Centre learning to walk again - he was one of the very few who are able to regain mobility after a spinal cord injury, which commonly results in total paralysis below the injury site. Spinal injuries are devastating for the victims and their families, and the mental and psychological impact can be just as damaging as the obvious physical effects.
Spinal Research is a pioneering charity. Its aim is to find ways to repair spinal cord injury and reverse the paralysis that results from it. Based in the UK and recognised as a leader in its field, Spinal Research funds groundbreaking projects at scientific and medical institutions around the world. The next landmark is the launch of clinical trials with paralysed volunteers. These trials will test innovative treatments that could repair damage in the human spinal cord, and so restore sensation and movement.
As a cyclist, I'm well aware of the dangers when out on the road - I've met spinal injury victims who suffered their injury while cycling, and sadly participation in many forms of sport can sometimes result in these life-changing events. I'm joining a group of cyclists from the UK and the USA who are riding from Vancouver in Canada to Tijuana in Mexico down the West Coast of California. I can't make the whole ride, but I'm joining in San Francisco for the last 700 miles or so, over 9 days at the end of September 2012 - it's not an organised event, and we're paying our own expenses, so all funds raised will go to Spinal Research. As my normal weekly mileage is about 100 miles, this is going to be a serious challenge for my ageing legs and creaking joints!
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.
So please dig deep and donate now.
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My charity
Spinal Research
Charity Registration No. 1151015
Spinal Research is a pioneering charity. Its aim is to find ways to repair spinal cord injury and reverse the paralysis that results from it. Based in the UK and recognised as a leader in its field, Spinal Research funds groundbreaking projects at scientific and medical institutions around the world. The next landmark is the launch of clinical trials with paralysed volunteers. These trials will test innovative treatments that could repair damage in the human spinal cord, and so restore sensation and movement.
Donations 21
Well done from Diane, Julia and Helen
Donation by Anonymous on 24/12/12
£30.00
+ £7.50 Gift Aid
Donation by Liverpool Road Methodist on 09/12/12
£125.00
Best wishes.Simon Ken & Doreen Hooton
Donation by Kenneth Hooton on 03/11/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Best wishes Simon
Donation by Desmond Mc Crea on 09/10/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Donation by Philip Andrew Jackson on 07/10/12
£25.00
Stuck in Berwick-upon-Tweed.
Donation by Hughie Mclaren on 29/09/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Good Luck!
Donation by Lindsay Gresham on 28/09/12
£25.00
+ £6.25 Gift Aid
Good Luck Simon, Lots of love Mum & Dad xxx
Donation by Patricia Kirwan on 19/09/12
£30.00
Good Luck Si, hope it is fun as well as hard work !!
Donation by Margaret Lynn Finnigan on 24/08/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Simon, Go for it! We'll be thinking of you. Kate & Peter McNichol
Donation by Kate McNichol on 20/08/12
£100.00
+ £25.00 Gift Aid
Well done Simon. What an amazing thing to do! I hope it all goes well. Will be thinking of you and the family as you do it.
Donation by Jane Sephton on 08/08/12
Good luck Simon I hope the Lycra holds that old body together !
Donation by Jed Southgate on 04/08/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
SImon - wish you every success in your endeavours.and safe travel. Des Mc Crea
Donation by Desmond Mc Crea on 07/07/12
£15.00
+ £3.75 Gift Aid
Good luck with the adventure Simon. Dont forget the camera!! Have fun. Love Bridge & Dave XX
Donation by Bridget Attia on 07/07/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Glad to see that you shed the fags, beer and sausage sandwich Art Student lifestyle. Good luck- nice lycra
Donation by David Byrd on 26/06/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Del Piero gig 23.06.12 Streatham House School, Crosby
Donation by Simon Kirwan on 26/06/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Best wishes for a successful and safe event. Helen and Ken Revill
Donation by Kenneth Revill on 25/06/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Good luck Dad!
Donation by Nick Kirwan on 21/06/12
£20.00
Don't be jel when I'm off to the USA because you'll be there soon!! #cyclinginCA #livingthedream
Donation by no.1 daughter on 17/06/12
Hi Si Good luck in your Californication adventure!!! Cheers Paul
Donation by Paul Finnigan on 13/06/12
£10.00
Donation by Ken Hooton on 12/06/12
£5.00
+ £1.25 Gift Aid
Donation summary
- * Online donations£630.00
- Offline donations£0.00
- Text donations£0.00
- Total raised£630.00
- Gift Aid£103.75
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