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My story

 

Hi there,

Thanks for visiting my fundraising page. On May 10th I plan to run the Leeds Half marathon to help raise money for the charity Amy and Friends.

Amy and Friends is a charity (www.amyandfriends.org) that was set up by an amazing lady called Jayne Hughes who's daughter Amy suffers from Cockayne Syndrome, an illness for which there is currently no treatment available in the UK. They raise money to help pay for children with Cockayne Syndrome to travel to Boston, USA to receive essential treatment by a specialist there and also help the children and their families meet up in the UK for mutual support.   

Cockayne Syndrome (also known as Weber-Cockayne Syndrome or Neill-Dingwall Syndrome) is a rare autosomal recessive congenital disorder characterized by growth failure, abnormal sensitivity to light (photosensitivity), impaireddevelopment of the nervous system and premature aging. Problems with any or all of the internal organs are possible, but hearing and eye problems are commonly seen.

My reason for choosing this charity is that last year Leo, my friends little boy was diagnosed with Cockayne Syndrome. Without this charity, i honestly don't know how she would be dealing with what she is going through. They have provided and continue to provide support to her, Leo and her family that is second to none.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Amy and Friends gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

Thanks for visiting my fundraising page and please donate to this amazing charity to help raise awareness of their work and help then to continue to provide the support and services to children with Cockayne syndrome

Alison x

Well done! Puts me to shame! Donation by Rachel 17/05/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Congrats you star Donation by Fi and Rob 11/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

well done Alison Donation by Nicole 11/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Mummy,I will be with Daddy & Aunty V watching you run.xxx Donation by Olivia 10/05/09  

£10.00

Good luck,Iwill be thinking of you when I am having a lie in!!! Donation by Chris 10/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Best of luck love Nan xx Donation by Nan 10/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

we'll all be there tomorrow cheering you on Donation by Rach, John, Anna and Alice 09/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Thanks for your support Alison & good Luck & good bless. x Donation by Granmar & Grandad Castle & Auntie Cyrilyn 09/05/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Thanks very much for your support Alison, i will be willing you on, Paul. x Donation by Paul 09/05/09  

£161.00 + £45.41 Gift Aid

Thanks so much for your support Alison, i'll be there in the morn to cheer you on, Love Angela. x Donation by Angela 09/05/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Good luck. I will be there cheering you on with Olivia! xx Donation by Better late than never 09/05/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck Ali. Xxx Donation by Dwayne & Holly 08/05/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Think it's really great that you are doing this. Good luck. Rosie xx Donation by Rosie 07/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Niroshini 07/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

I have total faith. Good luck! x Donation by Nav 07/05/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

enjoy the run!! Donation by Nick Hornigold 07/05/09  

£13.00 + £3.67 Gift Aid

Good luck on Sunday and enjoy the run xxx Donation by Sharon, Pendle and Nia 07/05/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Wishing you heaps of energy - keeeep going! Donation by Nic, Andrew and Riley 07/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck! Sorry wont be in Leeds to cheer you on. Donation by Kate, Jay, Stephie & Frankie 05/05/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Good luck Donation by Faisal and Family 05/05/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Superwoman doesn't need luck Donation by Nicola and Al 02/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Ali xxxx Donation by Alex and Matt 30/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

There are easier ways to get out of doing lab work? Good luck and sure you'll do it Donation by Roz, Dave and Tom 21/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck - I'm so impressed that you have time to do it! xx Donation by Sarah and Gerwyn 07/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Need I say it, if Anthony can ... good luck xx Donation by Anthony and Deviani 07/04/09  

£40.00

aunty alison I'll double the sum if you make grandpa support Chelsea. Good Luck xx Donation by James and India 07/04/09  

£30.00

Good luck hun!! Donation by Marie 03/04/09  

£20.00

Just do it. Donation by Jay 31/03/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck...you'll need it ;) It will be a miracle if you make it to the start line (just kidding) Donation by Rumana 30/03/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Go Alison go! Donation by MattWS 30/03/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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