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My story

 

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR SUPPORT FOR THE WALKATHON WHICH WAS HELD ON 3 OCTOBER.

TO DATE YOU HAVE HELPED ME RAISE OVER £2000 FOR CHEST HEART STROKE SCOTLAND WHICH IS JUST FANTASTIC.

 

It was very windy but stayed dry and I have uploaded a couple of photos to give you an impression.

 

If you have not visited the site before- this is my story. 

 

As you will know, I suffered a stroke at work on 12th August 2009. This was a huge shock to me and out of the blue. At age 57 I did not imagine that something like that could happen to me.

With hindsight and now back to work on a part time basis, I realise how lucky I have been in only being left with minor complaints- nearly making a full recovery.

Many are not so lucky and I wanted to try to give something back for the support I received from medical staff during my period of convalesence.

The Stroke Nurses who visit you at home after an attack are wholly funded by a national charity- Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland- and on 3rd October, they are holding an annual sponsored walk at Aberdeen beach.

"The Dee-Don Walkathon"

It's not a long walk- 5 miles, but the way my right foot feels, it will be more than enough. I have set myself what I hope is a moderate target as not much time is left to organise support, but I would be grateful for any support at all.

More details about the Walk can be obtained from the charity- call 0845 450 7000- or e mail val.low@chss.org.uk

Please help me support this wonderful charity by pledging any sum you like for me finishing the walk.

 

And please feel free to let anyone else who might be interested know about this.

 

Thanks in advance- I promise to get back to you personally after the event.

 

First Update- pm 23/09/09

Hi- I thought it would be good to try to update the site as we head towards the Walk. First of all thanks to everyone who has contributed so far- you have blown me away with your generosity.My "moderate" target now looks ridiculous- but that just makes me think what is possible- so let's see if we can make 4 figures for the cause- I am away to amend the target- thanks so much for your interest.

Second Update-am 28/09/09

Well thats just amazing. You have pushed me well through my new target and to date have raised almost 10 times my original target.My thanks to all who have contributed- I feel quite humble that you have made such generous donations- but we all know it is a good cause.

Third Update- pm  01/10/09

About 40 hours to the event- and two things are worth commenting on. Firstly -your continuing generosity- with Gift Aid we are now on target to raise more than £2k- words fail me- thanks so much- Secondly- I have tried to avoid looking at weather forecasts, but caught one by accident today- and it's not looking good! There will be a picture taken by Paula which will be put on the site to prove I did complete the walk-so you will be able to judge how bad/good it was!!

GUS

 

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Glad you are back in action - I take it you were blown along the prom. Donation by Patrick Hart 28/10/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Dad, Sorry my good luck is late. My bad. Catch up tomorrow xx Donation by Jenny Matheson 03/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Great effort, Gus. What a guy! Donation by John Mowat 03/10/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Gus, may the weather be kind - I know you'll do well. Much love to you and Paula x Donation by Aly Mollison 02/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

All the best, Gus! love from Wendyx Donation by Wendy Craig 02/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by robert goldie 02/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Gus, glad to hear you're on the road to recovery. Good luck with the walk! Donation by Alex Cameron 02/10/09  

£50.00

Will be in my thoughts tomorrow as you do the walk - you can do it Gus. Donation by Linda Harker 02/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

I'm so glad you are making good progress in your recovery. Good luck on the 3rd, you'll do great. ^_^ Donation by Dawn Adams 01/10/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Gus, I was shocked to learn about your stroke, but glad that you are on the road to recovery - best wishes for the weekend Donation by John Black 01/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

GOOD LUCK Donation by ALEX ROBB 01/10/09  

£50.00

great to see you improving and contributing so much to a very good cause. well done. Donation by roy murray 30/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good on you Gus. Time us oldies started to learn some lessons! Donation by Steve and Fiona Cowie 30/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Well done Gus. Great idea. Donation by Pat and Ed 29/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

well done Gus. Donation by Angus MacCuish 29/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck Gus !! Donation by Alistair Macrae 29/09/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Donation by John A Shipley 29/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Go Gus! Donation by Jill, Euan & Graeme 28/09/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Well done, Gus. Enjoy the walk. We'll catch up next time we're in Aberdeen Donation by Gerry and Margaret 28/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done, Gus, for taking this on so soon after the stroke. Donation by Neil Guthrie 28/09/09  

£20.00

Angus, so sorry to hear about the stroke, glad your on the mend and good luck for the walk Donation by KEVIN BROWN 26/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best of luck Donation by Andy 26/09/09  

Hi Gus, It is good to hear you are on the mend and doing so well. Also well done on over achieving your target for donations. Donation by Kenny & Diane Mackie 25/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Youve reached your target Well done Gus Best Regards Lindsay + Heather Monro Donation by Lindsay Monro 24/09/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

I think I'm going to tip you over your target. See you Tuesday and all the best! Donation by Willy Robertson 24/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Well done Gus, and make sure you take your time. Great to hear that you are back on your feet. All the best Graham & Katherine Donation by Graham Thom 24/09/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Was quite shocked to hear your news. Glad to see you are on the mend, and happy to contribute this small donation. Donation by John Laing 24/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Glad to hear you are back on your feet. Great effort. Donation by Steve Mitchelhill 24/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Great to see you looking so well. Good luck on the walk Donation by Gwen & Mick 24/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Well don Gus, Great to hear you are back and well, And good luck with the chairity walk. Donation by Bim Mountain, Kerbey Motors. 24/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
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