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Lands End - John O'Groats 2011
Event: Adam Fitzsimmons's fundraising
£1,016.00 raised of £2,000.00 target
23 donations
My Target:
£2,000.00
£1,016.00 raised so far
How to make a donation
Donate online at - www.justgiving.com/adamfitzsimmons
By mobile internet Scan this code on your smartphone to go straight to Adam Fitzsimmons's page.
By text message to donate £10 Text FITZ88 £10
to 70070
My story
This summer, I will be cycling from Land’s End to John O’Groats to raise money for The Lowe Syndrome Trust. The target is to cycle approximately 100miles a day, completing the ride in 9 days.
Here’s how it all came about...
In August 2009 myself and a colleague, Jason Harwood, along with a support crew cycled from Holyhead in Wales to Cromer on the east coast of England, a total of just over 300 miles in three days. Our aim was to raise £3,500 to donate to the charity, The Lowe Syndrome Trust. Jason’s son, Benjamin (pictured) was diagnosed with Lowe Syndrome within days of his birth. In total, we raised over £6,000 for this worthy cause.
This rare syndrome is caused by a DNA mutation - a single defective gene on the x-chromosome - that results in the lack of an enzyme. Within 2 hours of being born it was discovered that Benjamin had bi-lateral cataracts and it wasn't until the next day that it became apparent that he possibly had Lowe Syndrome. Benjamin had his cataracts removed at 8 and 9 weeks old and then had a peg put into is stomach to help with feeding, as Lowe’s children often struggle to thrive. He also has problems with his kidneys for which he requires supplements in his food every day. He has learning difficulties, which coupled with low muscle tone means that the development of his mobility is delayed and he may never walk or it will take longer for him to learn than most children. Benjamin is now four years old and is a happy little boy; his diagnosis with Lowe Syndrome means he will probably not live into his 30's and may always need constant care (which his dedicated mum provides every day).
The Lowe Syndrome Trust was established 10 years ago by the parents of a Lowe’s child, who struggled to find any information about the syndrome once their child was diagnosed. The charity aims to support families and provide much needed funding to various research projects in order to better understand the condition.
This time around, Jason and I have persuaded three friends to cycle with us, along with a crew to provide the much needed support along the way. For more information please visit Jason’s Just Giving page ‘TMSF Coast to Coast’ or http://www.justgiving.com/tmsf-lejog
Thank you for taking the time to read my page. Please, donate whatever you can and spread the word by sending this page to as many people as possible.
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So please dig deep and donate now.
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My charity
Lowe Syndrome Trust
Charity Registration No. 1081241
The Lowe Syndrome Trust is a UK Charity formed in June 2000 by parents of a Lowe syndrome child. The charity supports families and initiates and funds medical research into Lowe Syndrome. Lowe Syndrome is a genetic disorder that can occur with no family history, affecting boys and multiple physical and mental handicaps including cataracts in both eyes, muscle weakness (hypotonia or floppy baby syndrome), kidney problems, cysts, brittle bones, arthritis, poor growth, mental impairment with behaviour problems (autistic spectrum disorder) and epilepsy. Sadly the life expectancy for these children is short due to the complications of the disease and the lack of funding to find a cure.
Donations 23
Donation from 41 TES. Much appreciated.
Donation by Adam Fitzsimmons on 03/09/11
£290.00
+ £72.50 Gift Aid
Keep up the good work mate!
Donation by Paul Howard on 20/07/11
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Donation by Anonymous on 20/07/11
£2.00
Donation by Anonymous on 15/07/11
£1.00
Donation by Anonymous on 15/07/11
£2.00
Donation by Emma Haslehurst on 15/07/11
£1.00
+ £0.25 Gift Aid
Donation by Anonymous on 15/07/11
£5.00
Donation by Anonymous on 14/07/11
£1.00
Donation by Anonymous on 14/07/11
£2.00
Donation by Anonymous on 13/07/11
£1.00
Be thinking of you from the 16th onwards. Good Luck!xx
Donation by Mum and Dad on 07/07/11
£100.00
+ £25.00 Gift Aid
Good luck,Fitzy!! You can doo it!! xxxx
Donation by Nicky Howard on 07/07/11
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Donation by Anonymous on 30/06/11
£1.00
Good luck, Adam.
Donation by Mike Garland on 30/06/11
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Good luck Uncle Adam. Lots of love from Daniel and Jacob xxx
Donation by Helen Reynolds on 08/06/11
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Good luck little bro!!xxx
Donation by Helen Reynolds on 08/06/11
£80.00
+ £20.00 Gift Aid
Hey Ad, Good luck on your extraordinary challenge! Wishing you a safe journey! Love Sarah :) xxx
Donation by Sarah Staniforth on 08/05/11
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
You are mental!
Donation by Julian Hart on 25/02/11
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
Donation by Mike Hardwick on 22/02/11
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
Good luck!!!!!! Xxx
Donation by Katie Haycox on 16/02/11
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
Good luck mate. If there's owt else I can help with?
Donation by Dave Langlands on 07/02/11
Wishing you every success. Hope to be able to cheer you on somewhere along the way! x
Donation by Mum and Dad on 14/01/11
£100.00
+ £28.21 Gift Aid
Good Luck!
Donation by Emma Fitzsimmons on 14/01/11
£10.00
Donation summary
- * Online donations£700.00
- Offline donations£300.00
- Text donations£16.00
- Total raised£1,016.00
- Gift Aid£177.56
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