My story

 

As I rapidly approach my next significant birthday, and in a fit of New Year madness, I have signed up for the inaugural Lichfield Half Marathon on 1 May (well should get rid of any Royal Wedding hangover).

I thought about running for those charities that I had supported in the past such as BLESMA, BHF, and Cancer Research but felt that they already get considerable funding and started thinking where the donations could make a real difference and so I have chosen Ellie's Haven.

 http://ellies-haven.org.uk/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 I came across this charity when I played in a charity golf match with the founder, and Ellie's Dad, Nigel, and was impressed by what he is trying to do. Ellie's Haven is funding for a holiday complex where families with children with life limiting illnesses can go and spend some quality time together. As a parent I can well imagine how important this would be.

 I am aware that in the past JustGiving has been criticised for taking 5% of donations for 'administrative charges' and my pledge is not only to complete the run but also to make up any of your donations to the full amount (on top of my current donation) so that Ellie's Haven does not lose out by this. It is, after all, a convenient way of collecting the money.

 

 Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. 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.

Thanks,

Ted

My charity

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ellies-haven cornwall

Charity Registration No. 1121426

Julie and Nigel Libby, the inspiration behind this project,sadly lost two children to early deaths from complex medical conditions.Ellies Haven has a bought property and now plans to convert it into a holiday haven in south-east Cornwall,for children suffering long term and life limiting illnesses.

Donations 40

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Good luck

Donation by Ann Smith on 27/04/11

Donation by Adrian Winterbottom on 26/04/11

£55.00

+ £13.75 Gift Aid

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Having seen the London Marathon last weekend, who knows where this will lead! Go, go, go!

Donation by Jen R on 22/04/11

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Good luck!

Donation by Anne & Richard Ashford on 14/04/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Gerard Thompson on 28/03/11

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Best of luck - hope it goes well.

Donation by Tessa Whiskin on 18/03/11

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Ted - most people would do something enjoyable at such a milestone! I take my hat off to you - good luck!

Donation by Meryl Riley on 18/03/11

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Good luck, dont forget your jelly beans!

Donation by rosie brown on 17/03/11

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Good luck. A half marathon-you must be mad!

Donation by Marena Mieras on 17/03/11

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Good luck.

Donation by Miranda Murfitt on 17/03/11

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

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Fly like the wind, Mr W!

Donation by Tom on 03/03/11

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Good luck. Rather you than me!

Donation by Andrew McKinnon on 23/02/11

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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All the best Ted - I expect a decent time!

Donation by Ian Emery on 23/02/11

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Good luck Ted!

Donation by Anne Swift on 21/02/11

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Windo you are a crazy guy !! Doing things like running at our age is just dangerous !! Good luck mate.

Donation by Paul Wrighton on 17/02/11

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Good luck Ted!

Donation by Matthew Booker on 07/02/11

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Sounds like a great cause. Have fun - hope you win!

Donation by Phil Jones on 05/02/11

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Best of luck !

Donation by Rachel Bradley on 04/02/11

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Best wishes for this Ted - Enjoy it (if that is possible!)

Donation by Susi Foehl on 28/01/11

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Ted, Every little helps! Calls for some serious drinking. Go for, that man! Douglas

Donation by Dave Caslaw on 27/01/11

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Well done Ted!!

Donation by Jennifer Flinders on 27/01/11

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Good luck in reaching your target amount - great choice of chartity

Donation by Darren Good on 27/01/11

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Good luck Ted!

Donation by Natasha Knight on 27/01/11

£15.00

+ £4.23 Gift Aid

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I am just thankful that I have never had to use such facilities and that I (and my family) have good health. Good luck to you Adrian

Donation by Robert Bramham on 27/01/11

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Good luck Ted

Donation by Duncan Corp on 26/01/11

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations$1,223.24
  • Offline donations$302.03
  • Text donations$0.00
  • Total raised$1,525.27
  • Gift Aid$336.79

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