Thomas Crosthwaite is fundraising for Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability

Tom Crosthwaite is climbing Kilimanjaro

Royal Hospital For Neuro-disability Kilimanjaro Trek

on 08/11/2009

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Team members:

Tom Crosthwaite, James Firman

Raising money for

Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability

Charity Registration No. 205907

The Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability is a national medical charity based in Putney, southwest London. The hospital specialises in assessing and rehabilitating adults with traumatic brain injuries incurred through accidents or strokes. It also provides both treatment and long-term care for people with severe and complex neurological conditions, including Huntington's disease and multiple sclerosis. The hospital's focus is on restoring independence, using technology to help people communicate and control their surroundings, and supporting families by creating a positive community. It relies on £2.5 million in voluntary donations each year to continue its vital work and research.

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Thomas Crosthwaite

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Raised: 180%

Target: £3,000.00
Raised so far: £5,410.00

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My story

Dear Friends and Family,

A friend (James Firman) and I are going to climb the largest mountain in Africa for the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability. The RHN need to raise over £2million in donations each year to continue to fund patient care and undertake ground-breaking research and I really think it's a charity worth supporting. We're really excited and I hope you'll sponsor us in helping someone a lot less fortunate lead a much more fulfilled life.

If you're wondering what they do, here's a 30 second read that will help you understand.

Mark was seriously injured in an accident, aged 23, which left him in a coma. His parents were told he would not survive and were asked to donate his organs, but they never gave up hope. Mark was admitted to the Royal Hospital, where the staff used an innovative injury assessment programme to discover that Mark had been misdiagnosed. He had an active mind trapped inside a paralysed body. Months of skilled rehabilitation enabled Mark to relearn instinctive tasks like breathing and limb movement. He regained partial sight on his 24th birthday, and spoke his first words soon afterwards. Now living in semi-independent accommodation, Mark has completed a business administration course and can walk with the aid of a frame.

11,000 adults suffer a serious head injury every year in the UK. 2,000 of those will suffer a serious disability which stays with them for the rest of their lives. Help us support an amazing organisation which helps as many of these unfortunate people as possible.

Lots of love

Tom Crosthwaite

	Well done Tom, just kinda met you, but you sound like a great guy. go on son! :D Donation by Azz 20/12/09	£5.00
	Good Luck Tom, sorry I missed your birthday on Friday. Lots of Love Donation by Peter Cromack 25/10/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck Tom Peter Donation by Peter Maxton 21/10/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	good luck with the rest of the fundraising! xxxxxxxx Donation by Clare Humphries 14/10/09	£125.00 + £35.26 Gift Aid
	Bargain of the night! Donation by AJ Dawes 13/10/09	£220.00 + £62.05 Gift Aid
	Flying high in the sky - good on yer! Donation by Richard Pearson-Adams 13/10/09	£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
	Congrats Tom! X Donation by Ella Simonds 13/10/09	£80.00 + £22.56 Gift Aid
	Good luck x Donation by Lauren Cassim 12/10/09	£125.00 + £35.26 Gift Aid
	make sure you climb to the top Donation by Fred Palley 12/10/09	£60.00 + £16.92 Gift Aid
	Donation by Lucy Gore 12/10/09	£110.00
	Best of luck with the climb and congrats on the amazing fundraising effort!!! x Donation by Joanne Finch 12/10/09	£70.00 + £19.74 Gift Aid
	Good luck tommy!! I know you will be amazing! xx Donation by Claudia Donaldson 08/10/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck mate....x CAREFREE!!!! Donation by Nathaniel Kovacs 07/10/09	£300.00 + £84.62 Gift Aid
	Hey Tom, Good luck with the climb. Lots of love.Camilla xx Donation by Camilla Desmond 07/10/09	£80.00 + £22.56 Gift Aid
	Good luck my darling. Will be thinking of you. Edward, Ella and Luca Donation by Edward John Cahn 05/10/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Sorry I couldn't make it on Saturday, good luck with the climb! Donation by Jamie Hearne 05/10/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Gutted I can't be there for your big night this weekend. Send me a postcard from the top. Donation by Gruffydd Roberts 02/10/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	GO BABY GO AND BE SAFE X X Donation by julia redburn 24/09/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Tom! Donation by Penny Horne 24/09/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Good luck Tommy!! Have fun and I hope you don't get any blisters xx Donation by Sophie Munday 23/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	The journey of your friend gives me hope for my daughter, good luck for your climb Donation by anonymous 22/09/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Tom! We'll have to go to Hare & T before you leave to beef you up a bit : ) xxx Donation by Chessie 22/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Tom! Enjoy the view! Donation by Jon & Patricia Moynihan 25/08/09	£250.00 + £70.51 Gift Aid
	Good luck from Joy n Tone .... see you when you get your certificate again! Donation by tony hordern 22/08/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Donating is easy, climbing isn't - well done Tom! Donation by Vicki Law 16/08/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Always wanted to climb the mountain - never got round to it - so am delighted to donate so at least a few quid from my pocket get up with you Tom!! Donation by Matthew Lutostanski 14/08/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Donation by Anonymous 05/08/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good luck Tommy xxxxx Donation by Lily Bourne 25/07/09	£200.00
	I will probably join you Donation by ALBERT CAHN 21/07/09	£250.00 + £70.51 Gift Aid
	Take a picture of you at the top for me. Enjoy! Donation by Valerie Crosthwaite 17/07/09	£250.00 + £70.51 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£3,050.00
Offline donations:	£2,360.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£771.41

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